Swansea 
Middlesbrough
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (2 December 2020) and ended with the victory of Middlesbrough with a score 2-1.
League table
The distance between the teams in the league table is 13 points.
Swansea is in the TOP-4 with 59 points. This is the 30th of 46 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 1 point (Swansea can score 48 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 8 points (48 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 8 points lower and has the opportunity to score 42 points additionally. The goal difference is 38:19. Swansea has the best defensive record in the league.
Middlesbrough takes the 9th position in the league table with 46 points. This is the 32nd of 46 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 2 points (Middlesbrough can score 42 points). In addition, the distance from the TOP-4 is 13 points (42 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 1 point lower and has the opportunity to score 42 points additionally. The goal difference is 37:34.
Swansea Stats
The team scored 20 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 16-9. The average number of goals is 1.6. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 2.6.
The team has participated in 4 matches over the past two weeks. This can cause team fatigue and require the rotation of the main players.
Leading players in the last 15 matches in all tournaments: Jamal Lowe (5), Conor Hourihane (4), Andre Ayew (3), Matt Grimes (3), Ben Cabango (2), Liam Cullen (2), Victor Adeboyejo (1).
Middlesbrough Stats
The team scored 13 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 4 wins, 1 draw и 5 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 14-13. The average number of goals is 1.4. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 2.6.
The team has participated in 5 matches over the past two weeks. This can cause team fatigue and require the rotation of the main players.
Leading players in the last 15 matches in all tournaments: Britt Assombalonga (2), George Saville (2), Duncan Watmore (2), Ashley Fletcher (2), Neil Etheridge (1), Lewis Wing (1), Marcus Browne (1).
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