AFC Bournemouth vs Middlesbrough betting tips: Championship preview, predictions & odds
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Draw and both teams to score NO (15/2)
Bournemouth and Middlesbrough head into Friday’s clash having failed to win their last two.
Both teams have also failed to score in their last two.
Neither side will want to lose given their hopes of promotion and this could lead to a cagey affair.
MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND – JANUARY 24: Middlesbrough’s Marcus Tavernier heads to the corner to take a corner kick during the Sky Bet Championship match between Middlesbrough and Blackburn Rovers at Riverside Stadium on January 24, 2021 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Alex Dodd – CameraSport via Getty Images)
Match preview: AFC Bournemouth vs Middlesbrough
Bournemouth failed to capitalise on Fulham’s defeat at home to Coventry.
The Cherries were held to a goalless draw with Sheffield United.
They remain in 2nd place and are 10 points off the top.
Scott Parker’s side also have a game in hand over Fulham and play them in a week’s time.
BARNSLEY, ENGLAND – JANUARY 29: Scott Parker the head coach / manager of AFC Bournemouth during the Sky Bet Championship match between Barnsley and AFC Bournemouth at Oakwell Stadium on January 29, 2022 in Barnsley, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images)
Middlesbrough suffer back to back defeats
Middlesbrough have suffered back to back defeats in a dent to their top-six push.
Boro were beaten by Fulham and then they lost again on the weekend.
Chris Wilder’s side were left stunned on Saturday as they lost at home to Hull City.
Keane Lewis-Potter netted the only goal of the game at the Riverside.
They have now dropped into 8th place following one win in their last five.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 04: Dael Fry of Middlesbrough celebrates after beating Manchester United on penalties during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester United and Middlesbrough at Old Trafford on February 04, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
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AFC Bournemouth vs Millwall FC - 1:0
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AFC Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest - 1:0
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Blackburn Rovers vs AFC Bournemouth - 0:3
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Swansea City vs AFC Bournemouth - 3:3
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AFC Bournemouth vs Fulham FC - 1:1
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Preston North End vs Middlesbrough FC - 4:1
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Middlesbrough FC vs Stoke City - 3:1
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Middlesbrough FC vs Cardiff City - 2:0
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Swansea City vs Middlesbrough FC - 1:1
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Middlesbrough FC vs Huddersfield Town - 0:2
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| May 7, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | AFC Bournemouth | 1 - 0 | Millwall FC |
| May 3, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | AFC Bournemouth | 1 - 0 | Nottingham Forest |
| April 30, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Blackburn Rovers | 0 - 3 | AFC Bournemouth |
| April 26, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Swansea City | 3 - 3 | AFC Bournemouth |
| April 23, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | AFC Bournemouth | 1 - 1 | Fulham FC |
| May 7, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Preston North End | 4 - 1 | Middlesbrough FC |
| April 30, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Middlesbrough FC | 3 - 1 | Stoke City |
| April 27, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Middlesbrough FC | 2 - 0 | Cardiff City |
| April 23, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Swansea City | 1 - 1 | Middlesbrough FC |
| April 18, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Middlesbrough FC | 0 - 2 | Huddersfield Town |
| AFC Bournemouth | Middlesbrough FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Matches played | 46 |
| 25 | Matches won | 20 |
| 105 | Goal attempts | 145 |
| 42 | Shots on goal | 40 |
| 40 | Shots off goal | 57 |
| 185 | Corner kicks | 240 |
| 14% | Average ball possession | 14% |
| 23 | Shots blocked | 48 |
| 103 | Cards given | 101 |
| 165 | Free kicks | 163 |
| 16 | Offsides | 16 |
| 1 | Shots on post | 3 |
| 3 | Shots on bar | 2 |
| 66 | Goals by foot | 50 |
| 7 | Goals by head | 4 |
| 74 | Goals scored | 59 |
| 39 | Goals conceded | 50 |
| AFC Bournemouth | Middlesbrough FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Matches | 11 |
| 6 | Home Matches | 5 |
| 5 | Away Matches | 6 |
| 17 | Total Goals | 9 |
| 1.55 | Average Goals Scored | 0.82 |
| 4 | Wins | 2 |
| 2 | Losses | 4 |
| 5 | Draws | 5 |
| April 15, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 - 0 | Middlesbrough FC |
| December 18, 2021 | Championship 21/22 | Middlesbrough FC | 1 - 0 | AFC Bournemouth |
| April 2, 2021 | Championship 20/21 | AFC Bournemouth | 3 - 1 | Middlesbrough FC |
| September 19, 2020 | Championship 20/21 | Middlesbrough FC | 1 - 1 | AFC Bournemouth |
| October 24, 2017 | EFL Cup 17/18 | AFC Bournemouth | 3 - 1 | Middlesbrough FC |
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What time is kick off between AFC Bournemouth vs Middlesbrough FC?
14:00, Friday 15 April 2022
