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Middlesbrough and Sunderland go head to head on Wednesday in their fourth round FA Cup replay.

The North-east rivals played out a 1-1 draw in the first leg and with the winners set to face a home game with Arsenal, there is plenty of motivation to get through.

Middlesbrough were leading in the first game through Barry Robson, so they will be concerned that their best chance of progressing has gone.

Tony Mowbray’s men were excellent at times during the draw at the Stadium of Light and they were frustrated when Frazier Campbell equalised to force a replay.

Since this game a couple of weeks ago, Middlesbrough’s league form has been solid without being spectacular.

They have drawn their last two league games – most recently at home to Crystal Palace – and this has left them 6th in the Championship.

Therefore, they are in danger of their promotion hopes slipping away if they don’t improve their form.

Perhaps a cup win at home to Sunderland is the boost they need. They certainly need something to reignite their form as they haven’t won in the league since Boxing Day.

As for Sunderland, well they have been in tremendous form. The turnaround under Martin O’Neill has been nothing short of spectacular.

They have won seven of their 10 games under the former Leicester manager and are up to 8th in the Premier League.

Therefore, they would love the good form to continue by booking a place in the FA Cup fifth round.

Match odds

Because of this excellent form, Sunderland are the 2.10 (11/10) favourites to win with SkyBet.

Middlesbrough are then 3.50 (5/2) with Paddy Power to shock their visitors and book a date with Arsenal in the fifth round.

For the game to be level after 90 minutes, you can get odds of 3.25 (9/4) with BoyleSports.

First goalscorer

In what looks set to be a tight match, the first goal could be crucial. Therefore, the first goalscorer market is one to look in to.

In-form Black Cats boss Stephane Sessegnon is the favourite to get he game’s opening goal at 6.00 (5/1) with StanJames.

For Middlesbrough, the best chance to score first is Marvin Emnes at 8.00 (7/1) with VC Bet.

A good outside bet could be Kieran Richardson. He is often bursting forward for Sunderland and can be backed at 17.00 (16/1) with BoyleSports to score first.

Recommended bets

Sunderland to win 3-2 @ 34.00 (33/1) with Bet365.

Kieran Richardson to score first @ 17.00 (16/1) with Boylesports.

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