Middlesbrough welcome Wigan to the Riverside Stadium for a Championship contest on Monday, December 26th. Boro are favourites to prevail against relegation candidates Wigan on Boxing Day. Read our buy premium soccer tips predictions and find the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.
Today's Betting Tips for Middlesbrough vs Wigan
Wigan have claimed just two points from the last 18 on offer on the road as they prepare to visit an improving Middlesbrough outfit on Boxing Day. Read our top predictions for this week’s fixture below.
Middlesbrough to Win
The Michael Carrick revolution hit a road bump at the weekend when Middlesbrough lost 3-1 at Championship leaders Burnley, though Boro should be able to bounce back at the first time of asking when they host struggling Wigan at the Riverside Stadium on Boxing Day. Wigan are second from bottom in the table and having lost six of their last eight away assignments, the Latics are well worth opposing here at decent prices.
Over 1.5 Middlesbrough Goals
Unsurprisingly given their league position, Wigan’s defensive record this term makes for grim reading and only Hull have shipped more goals than the Latics in the Championship since the summer. Wigan’s defence was breached twice in five of their last six away games and their backline could be parted again by an improving Middlesbrough side on Monday. Boro scored at least twice in four out of five fixtures before last weekend’s loss a Burnley and they are generously priced to notch over 1.5 times again here.
Read all of the latest injury soccer tips pro updates and team news for Monday’s Championship clash between Middlesbrough and Wigan below.
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough will be without a couple of defenders on Monday. Matt Clarke has a back injury, while Marc Bola has a knee complaint and both players are expected to be sidelined until late January. Boro's loss a Burnley last weekend ended a five-game unbeaten run.
Predicted Lineup for Middlesbrough: Steffen – Smith, Fry, Lenihan, Giles – Howson, Hackney, Jones, Akpom, McGree – Forss
Wigan
Like their hosts, Wigan have a couple of absentees at the back to contend with. Jason Kerr is a long-term worry with an ACL injury, while Tom Pearce has an ankle issue which will keep him out of contention until the New Year. Wigan were beaten 2-1 at home by Sheffield United on Monday.
Predicted Lineup for Wigan: Jones – Darkiwa, Whatmough, Tilt, Bennett – Power, Naylor, Lang, Keane, McClean – Broadhead
Player to Watch – Chuba Akpom
Attacker Chub Akpom missed a spot kick for Middlesbrough in their defeat at Burnley last weekend, though the 27-year-old has generally been a player reborn since Michael Carrick took the reins at the Riverside Stadium. Akpom has scored six times in his last nine appearances in the Championship and he will be doubly determined to get in on the act against Wigan following his penalty miss a week ago.
Starting Lineups
Official lineups are usually released for tips free soccer approximately one hour before kick-off.
Who are the current Championship leaders?
Burnley currently sit top of the pile in the Championship.
What time does this fixture kick off?
The game is scheduled to start at 15:00 BST.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?
We recommend checking out the odds at Stake and 888Sport for Monday’s contest.
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