Chakvetadze, Giorgi Pollock, Matthew Tom Cleverley (Watford) is making a fourth substitution, with Matthew Pollock replacing Giorgi Chakvetadze.
Forss, Marcus Marcus Forss (Middlesbrough) gets a yellow card.
Selvik, Egil Egil Selvik for Watford has been booked by Adam Herczeg and receives a first yellow card.
Andrews, Ryan Ngakia, Jeremy Watford make their third substitution with Jeremy Ngakia replacing Ryan Andrews.
Borges, Neto Forss, Marcus Michael Carrick (Middlesbrough) is making a fifth substitution, with Marcus Forss replacing Neto Borges.
Whittaker, Morgan Iling-Junior, Samuel Michael Carrick is making the team's fourth substitution at Riverside with Samuel Iling-Junior replacing Morgan Whittaker.
Doumbia, Mamadou Vata, Rocco Rocco Vata is replacing Mamadou Doumbia for Watford at Riverside.
Doumbia, Mamadou Vata, Rocco Rocco Vata is replacing Mamadou Doumbia for Watford at Riverside.
Ayling, Luke Dijksteel, Anfernee Anfernee Dijksteel is replacing Luke Ayling for the home team.
Iheanacho, Kelechi Azaz, Finn Finn Azaz is on a sub for Kelechi Iheanacho for Middlesbrough.
Ayling, Luke Luke Ayling is booked for the home team.
Barlaser, Daniel Burgzorg, Delano The home team have replaced Daniel Barlaser with Delano Burgzorg. This is the first substitution made today by Michael Carrick.
Sissoko, Moussa Ince, Tom The away team replace Moussa Sissoko with Tom Ince.
Sissoko, Moussa (Scorer) Louza, Imran (Assist) Goal! Watford have taken a 0-1 lead courtesy of a header from Moussa Sissoko.
Imran Louza instrumental with a fine assist.
Middlesbrough Middlesbrough56% Watford FC and Middlesbrough FC have faced each other 7 times, with both teams securing 3 wins each and 1 match ending in a draw. In their last encounter on 5 October 2024, Watford FC won 2-1 at home in the Championship.
ChampionshipWatfordChampionshipMiddlesbroughChampionshipWatfordChampionshipMiddlesbroughChampionshipWatfordMiddlesbrough FC have won two of their last six matches, including a 2-0 victory against West Bromwich Albion and a 1-0 FA Cup win over Blackburn Rovers, but suffered four defeats, most recently a 3-1 loss to Sheffield United. Watford FC have only managed one win in their last six matches, a 2-0 victory over Derby County, alongside one draw and four defeats, including a heavy 4-0 loss to Leeds United. Both teams have struggled for consistent form in recent games.
MiddlesbroughChampionshipChampionshipChampionshipChampionshipChampionshipWatfordChampionshipChampionshipChampionshipChampionshipChampionshipMiddlesbrough FC are currently in 9th position in the standings, while Watford FC are in 12th position.
| Pos | Team | W | D | L | M | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Bristol City | 13 | 15 | 9 | 37 | 54 |
| 8 | Middlesbrough | 15 | 8 | 14 | 37 | 53 |
| 9 | Blackburn | 15 | 7 | 15 | 37 | 52 |
| 10 | Watford | 15 | 7 | 15 | 37 | 52 |
| 11 | Sheff Wed | 14 | 9 | 14 | 37 | 51 |
