MANCHESTER UNITED host Middlesbrough under the lights of Old Trafford in the FA Cup fourth-round curtain-raiser and the hosts will be confident of a win.
Match Info
Date: Friday, 5th February
Kick-Off: 20:00 GMT, Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester
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Manchester United vs Middlesbrough prediction
Manchester United have an enviable record against lower league opposition in the FA Cup, meaning Middlesbrough will have their work cut out to avoid defeat despite their recent good form.
Leeds United were the last Championship side to eliminate the Red Devils from the prestigious cup competition back in 2010 thanks to Jermaine Beckford’s only goal of the game.
But shot-shy Boro have scored the fewest goals of any team in the top half of their division so an upset does not look particularly likely under the Old Trafford lights on Friday night.
Ralf Rangnick’s side squeezed past Aston Villa 1-0 in the third round but in truth they were fortunate to emerge victorious after a second-half onslaught from the visitors which saw Ollie Watkins twice hit the crossbar.
Boro have nowhere near the firepower of the Villans and lack pace in attack so a comfortable victory is expected for United, who will be expecting to keep a clean sheet.
Manchester United vs Middlesbrough prediction: Manchester United 3 Middlesbrough 0 @ 7/1 with bet365
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Manchester United vs Middlesbrough betting tips
Tightening up Manchester United’s defence has proved a tricky task for interim boss Rangnick but there are signs that his tinkering is beginning to pay dividends.
For once, captain Harry Maguire and Rafael Varane looked relatively composed as a central defensive pairing last time out against West Ham.
The Champions League-chasing Hammers were restricted to just six shots, with only one testing the recently over-worked David De Gea in goal.
Middlesbrough were rewarded with this glamour tie by beating Shrewsbury 3-2 in round three and their 5,000 travelling fans will be eyeing a giant killing.
New Boro boss Chris Wilder has overseen an uptick in form by utilising a 3-5-2 formation to win eight of his first 12 games at the helm.
But the wise money will be on the Red Devils to win both halves and progress to the fifth round in style.
Manchester United vs Middlesbrough betting tips: Manchester United to win both halves @ 2/1 with bet365.
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Manchester United vs Middlesbrough odds
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Manchester United vs Middlesbrough match odds
Manchester United @ 1/3 with bet365
Draw @ 17/4 with bet365
Middlesbrough @ 8/1 with bet365
Manchester United vs Middlesbrough total goals odds
Over 2.5 goals @ 4/5 with bet365
Under 2.5 goals @ 1/1 with bet365
Manchester United vs Middlesbrough H2H results
Man United wins: 64
Draws: 28
Middlesbrough wins: 34
Last five Manchester United vs Middlesbrough meetings
19/03/17 PRL Middlesbrough 1 – 3 Manchester United
31/12/16 PRL Manchester United 2 – 1 Middlesbrough
28/10/15 LEC Manchester United 0 – 0 P Middlesbrough
02/05/09 PRL Middlesbrough 0 – 2 Manchester United
29/12/08 PRL Manchester United 1 – 0 Middlesbrough
Manchester United vs Middlesbrough last five results
Manchester United
03/01/22 PRL Manchester United 0 – 1 Wolverhampton Wanderers
10/01/22 FAC Manchester United 1 – 0 Aston Villa
15/01/22 PRL Aston Villa 2 – 2 Manchester United
19/01/22 PRL Brentford 1 – 3 Manchester United
22/01/22 PRL Manchester United 1 – 0 West Ham United
Middlesbrough
29/12/21 CHA Blackpool 1 – 2 Middlesbrough
08/01/22 FAC Mansfield Town 2 – 3 Middlesbrough
15/01/22 CHA Middlesbrough 2 – 1 Reading
24/01/22 CHA Blackburn Rovers 1 – 0 Middlesbrough
29/01/22 CHA Middlesbrough 1 – 0 Coventry City
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