Prehistory sees ... Middlesbrough, since in 7 cup games between the 2 teams Boro has 3 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. In addition, it is a fact that City is not in good shape. A draw with Everton and a defeat by Arsenal, leaving them 5 points behind the top. In the previous phase of the cup, they eliminated Sheffield at home with a goal in the delays. Among other things, he had a trip and a friendly match with Hamburg midweek in Abu Dhabi! Middlesbrough is in amazing condition. He moved up to 2nd place in the league and reduced the difference in points from Bournemouth, having suffered only one defeat in the last 14 matches for the Championship. In the last cup match, they eliminated Barnsley away from home, while in the League Cup, they were eliminated on penalties by Liverpool inside "Anfield". Except for Toure and Nasri for City, hardly Lampard. At 3.75 in stoiximan the X2.