Derby County vs Middlesbrough live score, H2H and lineups

[(Derby County F.C.) Strength]:
1. Derby County F.C. currently sit 14th in the league with 32 points, free from relegation concerns. They are 6 points behind the top six promotion zone, and with only the first half of the season completed, they still have a chance to compete for a top-six spot. The team remain highly motivated.
2. Although the starting center-forward is injured, Derby County F.C.'s other forward, Patrick Agyemang, is in excellent form. He has contributed 6 goals and 3 assists this season, making him the player most directly involved in goals for the team. He is expected to lead the offensive charge.

[(Derby County F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Derby County F.C. have suffered from the injuries of several key players. The team's top scorer, Carlton Morris, and the captain, Lewis Travis, will both be out due to their injuries.
2. Derby County F.C. have been winless in the last 3 matches, scoring 3 goals and conceding 4. They are in mediocre form recently.
3. Derby County F.C. haven't tasted a win in the last 4 home matches, drawing two consecutive home matches 1-1.

[(Middlesbrough F.C.) Strength]:
1. Middlesbrough F.C. currently sit 2nd in the league with 43 points, holding just a 2-point lead over the 3rd and 4th placed teams. A loss in this match could see them drop out of the top three, so the team are determined to secure all three points and are highly motivated.
2. Middlesbrough F.C.'s defensive line is dealing with multiple injuries. Starting left-back Matt Targett will miss the match due to a leg injury, while center-back Darragh Lenihan is out long-term following ankle surgery.
3. Middlesbrough F.C. have won their two encounters this year, scoring 3 goals and conceding only 1, which gives them a mental advantage.

[(Middlesbrough F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Middlesbrough F.C. forward Morgan Whittaker is in outstanding form, having made 8 goals and 3 assists this season. However, in his last three matches, he played the full 90 minutes but failed to score any goals. His recent form is quite poor.
2. Middlesbrough F.C. have experienced a recent decline in form after achieving 4 consecutive victories. In the last 3 matches, they failed to win any game and didn't score a single goal. The team are in terrible form.
3. Middlesbrough F.C. have won two and lost one of their last three away matches. In their most recent away game, they suffered a 2-0 defeat to Bristol City. During that match, Middlesbrough F.C. had 28 shots but only 3 were on target.

[Tips]:
Both teams have suffered consecutive losses recently, but in terms of overall strength, Middlesbrough F.C. hold the advantage, with their players also displaying relatively superior ability.

While Derby County F.C. are playing at home and may benefit from being well-rested, they have failed to win any of their last 4 home matches and have conceded in each, indicating limited home strength.

Although Middlesbrough F.C.'s forwards have been out of form lately, they have scored in both of their previous encounters with Derby County.

Thus, we expect Middlesbrough to break their scoring drought and regain their form.

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