Aston Villa take on the visitors Middlesbrough at "Villa Park" in the 1/16 stage of the English Carabao Cup. The match will be played in Birmingham on Tuesday, September 19th.
As last season Aston Villa failed to return to the Premier League, "The Lions" aim to promote to the English elite division this year as well. After eight rounds played in the Championship, Steve Bruce's side sits on the 13th place of the standings with 10 points earned and 10-9 goal difference but what is more important, the unbeaten series of "The Villans" counts for six clashes while their streak without conceded goals has reached 390 minutes of football meaning the team is taking the pace with the season's running. As for the Carabao Cup, Aston Villa have already knocked out Colchester 2:1 and Wigan 4:1 from the tournament. "The Lions" haven't lost any fight at their own turf in seven recent encounters covering three victories and four draws with the home unbeaten run lasting since the 23rd of April.
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Last season Middlesbrough were relegated from the Premier League and are set to return there in this season. With eight matchdays of the Championship behind, "The Boro" occupies the seventh position in the table with 14 points gained and 10-5 goal difference. The team comes up to the forthcoming clash in the Carabao Cup with five-game undefeated streak, having taken three triumphs and two draws during that time. In the Carabao Cup Middlesbrough conducted one encounter, having knocked out Scunthorpe 3:0.
Aston Villa hosted the clash against Middlesbrough a week ago when the teams played recorded 0:0 draw. Both rivals show convincing defense in this season, therefore, I believe that under scored goals will be a solid selection for the upcoming battle.
Prediction for the match: Under 2.5 scored goals.
