Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Prediction 06.01.2024

• Competition: England &— FA Cup
• Date: Saturday, 6th, January 2024
• Kickoff: 17:30 UK/18.30 CEST
• Venue: Riverside Stadium (Middlesbrough)

On Saturday, Aston Villa, a surprise contender in the Premier League, begins its FA Cup journey with an away match against Championship team Middlesbrough at Riverside Stadium.

Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa Betting Tips : BTTS

Despite being the underdog in Saturday’s third-round face-off of England’s oldest football competition, Middlesbrough &— hailing from the second division &— should capitalize on Aston Villa’s recent defensive weaknesses. They are expected to at least impress their dedicated fans by scoring. Aston Villa’s defense has been notably unstable, which is the main reason they didn’t start 2024 as the leaders of the top English division. They have conceded an alarming eight goals in their last five competitive matches.

In the wake of numerous conceded goals, a staggering five were scored in the last two Premier League matches, including a painful loss of a two-goal lead in the shocking 2-3 defeat to Man Utd at Old Trafford. When playing away from home, the Birmingham team seems to struggle more with their defense, as they’ve only succeeded in keeping the opposition from scoring twice in their 14 away games this season. Given that the visiting team isn’t putting much emphasis on the upcoming game, their defense is not predicted to be particularly strong.

Although Boro’s current campaign is significantly less successful compared to their previous one, they have displayed exceptional skill in the opponent’s goal zone, scoring ten times in their last 12 matches across all competitions. Boro, based in North Yorkshire and supported by their dedicated fans, aim to leave a positive mark against one of the most formidable EPL sides currently, making the BTTS selection a highly advantageous choice.