TIPS - Middlesbrough F.C. VS Swansea City A.F.C.

[(Middlesbrough F.C.) Strength]:
1. Middlesbrough F.C. finished 10th in the EFL Championship last season, with an overall performance that was average. Playing at home in the first round of the new season, Middlesbrough F.C. are eager to start their journey with a victory and are full of fighting spirit.
2. Middlesbrough F.C. had a relatively stable home record last season, achieving 11 wins, 6 draws and 6 losses. They picked up more points at home and made better use of home field advantage.
3. Middlesbrough F.C. have achieved five consecutive victories at home against Swansea City A.F.C. in the league in the past. Last season, they won over Swansea City A.F.C. 1-0 at home.

[(Middlesbrough F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Middlesbrough F.C. currently have several key players out. Defenders Darragh Lenihan is out due to ankle surgery, George Edmundson is injured, and Alex Bangura is also sidelined. Midfielders Riley Mcgree and Finn Azaz are both out due to injuries.
2. Middlesbrough F.C. performed poorly in the warm-up matches. They failed to win any of their four friendly matches and only managed three draws and one loss, with mediocre performance.
3. Middlesbrough F.C.'s defensive performance in the warm-up matches was unstable. They conceded nine goals in four friendly matches, averaging more than two goals per game.
4. Middlesbrough F.C. won only 1 of their last 10 games in AH, and lost all of their last 4 home games in AH.

[(Swansea City A.F.C.) Strength]:
1. Swansea City A.F.C.

[(Swansea City A.F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Swansea City A.F.C. finished 11th last season, with a rather inconsistent overall performance. The team have undergone significant changes in their lineup during the summer transfer window. In the first round of the new season, Swansea City A.F.C. may play a counter-attacking style on away field, and their motivation is average.
2. Defenders Ricardo Santos and Benjamin Cabango are both out due to injuries, midfielder Eom Ji Sung is unavailable due to illness, and forward Zan Vipotnik is also doubtful with a suspected fitness issue. The absence of these key players will significantly weaken the team's defensive structure and attacking buildup.
3. Swansea City A.F.C. have performed poorly in warm-up matches and have suffered three consecutive defeats recently. Apart from FC Lorient, they have suffered defeats to lower-league sides in all other matches, indicating a poor form.
4. Swansea City A.F.C. had a poor away performance in the EFL Championship last season, losing 12 of 23 games and having an overall win rate of only 30%. They are not good at playing away from home.
5. Swansea City A.F.C. have been at a complete disadvantage in their past encounters with Middlesbrough F.C. They have lost 7 of their last 10 games and failed to score in 3 of their last 4 away games.
6. Swansea City A.F.C. lost 5 of their last 6 games in AH and lost all of their last 3 away games in AH.

[Tips]:
In terms of overall strength and recent form, although Middlesbrough F.C.'s recent performance has been poor, they are strong at home.

On the other hand, although Swansea City A.F.C.'s recent performance has been decent, their away games have been weak and several key players are absent.

Middlesbrough F.C. have an absolute advantage in past record, winning 7 of the last 10 meetings.

Both teams are troubled by injuries, but Middlesbrough F.C.'s home field advantage is more obvious.

Given Middlesbrough F.C.'s home dominance and Swansea City A.F.C.'s shaky away defense, the hosts are strong favorites to claim all three points.

With home field advantage, Middlesbrough F.C. are expected to grab a narrow win.

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