HEAD-TO-HEAD

MIDDLESBROUGH V WEST HAM UNITED

the relegation zone, only Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester United have conceded fewer goals than Middlesbrough in the Premier League.

With a game plan that involves keeping things tight and remaining patient, Aitor Karanka’ s team have conceded just four and scored only three goals before the break in

matches, West Ham will take time to break down the hosts’ stubborn resistance in a game where the action seems certain to unfold in the second period.

7 / 5

12 of the last 15 goals scored in Middlesbrough matches have come after the

at half-time. The last four encounters between these teams

second-half goalss.

HIGHEST SCORING HALF: SECOND have seen the majority of goals scored in the second period.