Middlesbrough Prepares for Match Against Sunderland

Middlesbrough host Sunderland for a match at the Riverside, aiming to complete their first league double over the Wearsiders in seven years. They have maintained a record without a loss to Sunderland on Teesside since 2005 and have a good winning streak. They lost 6-1 to Chelsea recently but have a historical record of being undefeated in their next game after conceding six goals. Abdoullah Ba has been instrumental for Sunderland, contributing three assists in his last three Championship appearances.