It’s hard to see this match producing many goals. Boro’s Championship games this term average just 1.8 goals and their problems in breaking teams down were highlighted in midweek with a 1-0 home defeat against a suddenly well-organised Norwich side. Aside from Britt Assombalonga, who has 5 goals, Boro have netted just 6 times in 10 league matches this term and that will only add to the pressure on summer signing Martin Braithwaite when he regains fitness.
On a more positive note, they do look solid at the back. With just 0.7 goals per game conceded so far, they have the 2nd best defensive record in the division and a 60% home clean sheet ratio, which suggests Brentford will struggle to score here.
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The Bees are also having an underwhelming campaign with just 1 win so far this season in the league. That did come last weekend but it was against bottom club Bolton and this will clearly be a far tougher test. Aside from that 3-0 win at the Macron, Brentford have averaged under a goal per game scored in the Championship this term. That’s really not like them but it’s not entirely surprising, given the number of players they sold in the summer transfer window.
They will likely come here with a pretty cautious mentality and try to frustrate Middlesbrough, as other teams have successfully managed this term. It’s hard to see much goalmouth action in this one and backing Both Teams to Score – NO at 23/20 appears to offer great value.
Head To Head
Boro have dominated the recent meetings winning all of the last 6. Between 2014 and 2016 they twice did the double over the Bees and also won both legs of a play-off between the sides.
Middlesbrough vs Brentford Stats
Both teams have scored in only 20% of Boro home games and 20% of Brentford away games in the league this season.
Middlesbrough Team News
Changes are likely after Tuesday's home defeat. Midfielder Grant Leadbitter could get a recall but forwards Rudy Gestede and Martin Braithwaite are both out injured.
Brentford Team News
Young defender Chris Mepham could get a start here having done well as a sub on Tuesday. Lasse Vibe, Lewis MacLeod and Alan Judge are still out injured. Watch Live stream free Click Here | Link 2#
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They will likely come here with a pretty cautious mentality and try to frustrate Middlesbrough, as other teams have successfully managed this term. It’s hard to see much goalmouth action in this one and backing Both Teams to Score – NO at 23/20 appears to offer great value.
Head To Head
Boro have dominated the recent meetings winning all of the last 6. Between 2014 and 2016 they twice did the double over the Bees and also won both legs of a play-off between the sides.
Middlesbrough vs Brentford Stats
Both teams have scored in only 20% of Boro home games and 20% of Brentford away games in the league this season.
Middlesbrough Team News
Changes are likely after Tuesday's home defeat. Midfielder Grant Leadbitter could get a recall but forwards Rudy Gestede and Martin Braithwaite are both out injured.
Brentford Team News
Young defender Chris Mepham could get a start here having done well as a sub on Tuesday. Lasse Vibe, Lewis MacLeod and Alan Judge are still out injured. Watch Live stream free Click Here | Link 2#
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