Burnley vs Middlesbrough Prediction: Burnley aiming for a fifth straight win

Burnley will welcome Middlesbrough at Turf Moor in Game Week 19 of the English Championship. Burnley aiming for a fifth straight win. Who will come out on top after 90 minutes?

Burnley form

Following their relegation from the Premier League, Burnley are aiming to quickly make a return to the top tier under the management of Scott Parker, who was appointed as Vincent Kompany's successor during the summer transfer window. Currently, Parker's team is in second place in the Championship, trailing league leaders Sheffield United by just two points. They have been able to win 10, draw six, and lost only two from their18 league matches played till date.

In the last couple of matches, Burnley has really gained a lot of momentum winning four consecutive games without losing one. After defeating Swansea City and Bristol City and Coventry City respectively, they finally defeated Stoke City 2-0 by the strikes from Jay Rodriguez and Josh Brownhill. The team has kept five consecutive clean sheets since allowing a goal to Millwall's Jake Cooper on November 3, taking their clean sheets tally for the season to 12.

Burnley's defense will be crucial as they seek to extend their unbeaten run at home, having won five and drawn three of their eight league matches at Turf Moor this season.

Burnley Predicted Lineup

Trafford; Roberts, Egan-Riley, Esteve, Pires; Cullen, Laurent; Anthony, Sarmiento, Koleosho; Rodriguez

Middlesbrough Form

Middlesbrough look to bolster their promotion hopes as they are six points adrift of Burnley in sixth position. Last month, they had a three-game winning streak with 15 goals scored and then suffered a narrow 1-0 loss at the hands of Blackburn Rovers. They bounced back from this by beating Hull City 3-1 with both goals from Tommy Conway. The club is the second-best side when it comes to goals in the league, with 32 goals in 18 games behind Norwich City. They boast great confidence in their capacity to score away but against Burnley, they haven't won in the last six meetings since December 2015.

Middlesbrough Predictable Lineup

Brynn; Ayling, Edmundson, Clarke, Borges; Barlaser, Hackney; Doak, Azaz, Burgzorg; Conway

Burnley vs Middlesbrough Expert Tips

Burnley will approach Friday's match in the best of moods since they have won their last four games and remain undefeated at Turf Moor this season. Although they would love to win, they are likely to take just a point from Middlesbrough, who have won four of their last five games and are on good form.