Betting tips – Sunderland vs Middlesbrough – 21.08.2016

The first game scheduled this Sunday, August 21st, in English Premier League will put face to face Sunderland and Middlesbrough from 13:30, local time.
Sunderland faced Manchester City away from home in the opening round, losing 1-2 after a good game. They conceded the first goal from the penalty kick, losing after a late own goal. The Black Cats need a good result here, since they face a weaker team at first view, a new promoted team. Larsson, Cattermole and Kone are all injured and won’t feature here.
Middlesbrough will come here without Husband, Ayala, Bernardo, Leadbitter and Marten de Roon, all injured. The visitors started the new campaign with a draw, 1-1 vs Stoke City in their first Premier League after seven years in the Championship. Borro faced Sunderland four years ago in League Cup, winning 1-0 at this stadium after a tight game. Now they are underdogs, with odds around 3.10 for a win and 3.10 for a draw.
Sunderland vs Middlesbrough probable lineups:
Sunderland (4-2-3-1): Mannone – Love, Djilobodji, O’Shea, Aanholt – McNair, Rodwell – Januzaj, Borini, Khazri – Defoe.
Middlesbrough (4-2-3-1): Valdes – Nsue, Barragan, Gibson, Friend – Clayton, Forshaw – Adomah, Ramirez, Downing – Negredo.
Sunderland vs Middlesbrough prediction: 1X @ 1.40
Sunderland made a good game last week vs Manchester City at Etihad Stadium and now they are looking for a good result in front of the own fans, facing a new-promoted side like Middlesbrough.
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