TOT vs MIDD Dream11 Match Prediction: Tottenham will be playing hosts to Middlesbrough in the FA Cup replay after a 1-1 draw at the Riverside Stadium. Ashley Fletcher and Lucas Moura were the scorers of their respective clubs the last time around. Jose Mourinho’s Spurs side has gone four straight games without a win and will be eager to advance to the next round of the cup competition.
Match Details
Date- Wednesday, January 15
Kick-Off- 1:35 AM (IST)
Venue- Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Tottenham Hotspur
Harry Kane, Tanguy Ndombele, Ben Davies, Hugo Lloris and Lucas Moura Sissoko are all on the sidelines due to injury. Jan Vertonghen was on the bench against Liverpool and could start versus Middlesbrough, Juan Foyth, Ryan Sessegnon and Eric Dier could get to start for the hosts, while Toby Alderweireld should be given a break. Giovani Lo Celso and Erik Lamela are also in contention of making it into the teamsheet. Japhet Tanganga could retain his spot after an impressive performance against Liverpool.
Middlesbrough
Jonathan Woodgate will be without Ryan Shotton, Anferemee Dijksteel, George Friend, Darren Randolph, Britt Asombalonga and Daniel Ayala due to injuries. There is a possibility of the visitors going with the same eleven that squared off in the 2-2 draw against Derby over the weekend.
TOT (Expected Playing 11)- Gazzaniga; Sessegnon, Vertonghen, Foyth, Tanganga; Alli, Dier, Celso; Heung-Min, Moura, Lamela
MIDD (Expected Playing 11)- Pears; Howson, McNair, Fry; Spence, Wing, Saville, Coulson; Roberts, Tavernier; Fletcher
Son Heung-Min should be the danger man for Spurs. The attacking midfielder has five goals, seven assists and a pass accuracy of 85.3% from 1390 minutes in the league this season.
Ashley Fletcher could prove to be a threat from Middlesbrough’s end. Fletcher has six goals, four assists and a pass accuracy of 68% from 26 appearances.
Lucas Moura could also pack a punch in the forward line for Tottenham Hotspur. Moura has four goals, an assist and a pass accuracy of 75.6% from 1104 minutes in the league.
Patrick McNair will play a vital role in the defensive midfield region. McNair has four goals, two assists and a pass accuracy of 78% from 23 appearances this season in the Championship.
Tottenham Hotspur will be the favourites heading into the cup tie.
(Disclaimer: There might be quite a few first-team changes during cup competitions. It is advisable to give a look at the starting lineup of both teams prior to kickoff)
Team 1
Goalkeeper- A Pears
Defenders- P McNair, J Vertonghen, J Foyth, J Tangangna
Midfielders- L Wing, G L Celso, M Tavernier
Forwards- A Fletcher, H Son (VC), L Moura (C)
Team 2
Goalkeeper- A Pears
Defenders- P McNair, J Vertonghen, J Foyth, J Tangangna
Midfielders- L Wing, M Tavernier, E Dier, D Alli
Forwards- A Fletcher (VC), L Moura (C)
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