Bournemouth vs Middlesbrough Betting Tips & Match Predictions

Bournemouth vs Middlesbrough Intro

Bournemouth has been one of the Championship season’s best clubs while Middlesbrough will look to finish their season on a positive note. For Bournemouth this could prove to be a season defining matchup on Friday April 15, 2022. Season hopes will be on the line with kickoff at Vitality Stadium scheduled for 2:00 PM.

Entering matchweek 42, Scott Parker’s Bournemouth side sit in the second place on the table with 73 points from 41 games played while Chris Wilder’s Middlesbrough squad are currently on 62 points sitting in the 8th place. We’re deep inside the second half of the season, and there’s a difference in fortunes between Bournemouth and Middlesbrough in the Championship table. The two teams are separated by 11 points and 6 places.

Bournemouth vs Middlesbrough Form

The draw for Bournemouth with Sheffield United brought them up to 8 points from the last five games. That being said, Middlesbrough, following their last round loss to Hull, have now won 7 points from their last five matches on a form run of L,L,W,W,D. As for the home vs away form – Bournemouth can keep up a fine run of form with another win here, since they have already won 11 points in last 5 matches at home. Middlesbrough have been in decent form away from home recently, winning 7 points in their last five matches as visitors.

Bournemouth vs Middlesbrough H2H

There is not a lot of history between Bournemouth and Middlesbrough – in that they have only met 10 times. Middlesbrough will be playing catch up here, as Bournemouth has won the majority of games between these two in the past: 4 vs. 2.

Bournemouth vs Middlesbrough Analysis

Bournemouth drew their last match. Scott Parker’s men played against Sheffield United. At the final wistle, the scoring board showed 0-0. Now it is time for Scott Parker’s men to face Middlesbrough. Against Sheffield United, Bournemouth had a ball possession of 50%. In terms of shots on goal, Bournemouth struck a total of 6 shots in attack while in defence conceding 7 shots. Meanwhile, Middlesbrough lost their last match. Chris Wilder’s men were up against Hull. At the final wistle, the score board showed 0-1. Stats against Hull show that Middlesbrough had 62% of ball possession. Looking at shots on goal, Middlesbrough has those following stats: 7 shots in attack and 4 shots conceded.

Bournemouth vs Middlesbrough Odds

According to the oddsmakers, the favourite for this match between Bournemouth and Middlesbrough is Bournemouth.