Riverside Stadium prepares for a potentially cagey Championship encounter this Halloween as Middlesbrough host Charlton. Boro arrive in strong form, having secured two wins, two draws, and just one loss in their last five outings, a run that underlines their impressive 48% win rate this season. With 72 goals scored, they pose a significant attacking threat, though their 47 goals conceded suggest some defensive vulnerabilities.
Charlton, conversely, find themselves struggling, with only one win, one draw, and three defeats from their last five, reflecting their 28% win rate. Their struggles in front of goal (44 scored) and leaky defence (58 conceded) will be a major concern for manager Dean Holden. Historically, this fixture has been evenly matched, with the last five meetings yielding two wins for Boro, two for Charlton, and one draw. The bookmakers heavily favour a home win or a draw, with a 45% probability for each. Middlesbrough will look to capitalise on Charlton's poor form, while the Addicks will hope to spring a surprise result against the odds. Expect a tactical battle, with Boro likely to dominate possession.
1. R. Vitek, 2. C. Brittain, 4. A. Phillips, 29. A. Malanda, 30. Neto Borges, 10. A. Morris, 6. S. Berhalter, 11. A. Cozier-Duberry, 8. R. McGree, 9. T. Conway, 7. W. Lankshear
13. A. Okonkwo, 2. K. Ramsay, 5. L. Jones, 12. B. Koumetio, 3. J. Edwards, 6. C. Coventry, 26. J. Rankin-Costello, 7. T. Campbell, 14. S. Carey, 9. K. Grant, 23. C. Kelman
Match events
9' Card Yellow Card — Tyler Bindon (Charlton)
12' Goal Normal Goal — Sebastian Berhalter (Middlesbrough) (assists: Amario Cozier-Duberry)
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