Southampton vs Middlesbrough: 27/1 Bet Builder Tip & Best Predictions

Following their tight and tense goalless draw at the Riverside Stadium, this Championship play-off semi-final is finely poised heading into the decider tonight, but who will book their place alongside Hull City in the final?

Southampton have the home advantage, but have to perform a lot better than they did last time, as they were lucky to come away with their clean sheet intact. Boro are unbeaten in their last five meetings with the Saints, but have only managed to win one of their last five trips to Saint Mary's.

We've created a 27/1 bet builder tip just for this game, as well as our best predictions, so read on to find out all the details.

These two sides played out a 1-1 draw at St Mary's in September, and we're predicting another close and competitive encounter this evening.

We can see both teams scoring on the south coast, with one goal separating the pair come the final whistle. Southampton have to be the favourites in front of their own fans, and Boro will be kicking themselves for not making the most of their chances during the 1st leg.

Canadian striker Cyle Larin is in good form right now, scoring five goals in his last eight matches. Could he be Southampton's saviour?

• Southampton to win - 29/20 with bet365
• Both teams to score - 8/13 with Betfred
• Cyle Larin to score anytime - 9/4 with 10bet

Here is a breakdown of each of the selections that make up our bet builder tip for Southampton vs Middlesbrough...

• Anytime Goalscorer - Cyle Larin
• Anytime Goalscorer - Tommy Conway
• Player 2+ Fouls Won - Leo Scienza
• Player 2+ Fouls - Luke Ayling

Anytime Goalscorer - Cyle Larin

Canadian forward Cyle Larin has scored eight times in 16 Championship appearances since making the move to Southampton in January. Five of his goals have arrived in his last eight league games, which include his last three appearances at St Mary's.

Anytime Goalscorer - Tommy Conway

Tommy Conway has 13 Championship goals for Middlesbrough this season, featuring in almost every single league game for the club. The Scottish forward is in great form right now with five goals in his last seven matches.

Player 2+ Fouls Won - Leo Scienza

Léo Scienza is Southampton's most-fouled player this season, by some distance. The Brazilian midfielder/forward has drawn 98 in 37 Championship appearances, an average of 2.64 fouls won per game, and has been fouled 10 times in his last three matches combined.

Player 2+ Fouls - Luke Ayling

Experienced defender Luke Ayling has committed 22 fouls in the Championship this season. The 34-year-old has committed at least two fouls in three of his last four outings for Middlebrough, including four fouls against Southampton during the 1st leg.

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