Crystal Palace vs Middlesbrough Confirmed Lineups

Crystal Palace vs Middlesbrough Confirmed Lineups

The starting lineups for the EFL Cup fixture between Crystal Palace and Middlesbrough have been confirmed.

Crystal Palace Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI: Walter Benítez, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Axel Disasi, Honest Ahanor, Ben Chilwell, Will Hughes, Óscar Mingueza, Darío Osorio, Quinten Timber, Yéremy Pino, Jørgen Strand Larsen

Substitutes: Daichi Kamada, Remi Matthews, Jefferson Lerma, Tyrick Mitchell, Dwight McNeil, Evann Guessand, Adam Wharton, Zavier Gozo, Anan Khalaili

Middlesbrough Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI: Sol Brynn, Callum Brittain, Luke Ayling, Alfie Jones, Sam Byram, Aidan Morris, Adilson Malanda, Amario Cozier-Duberry, Myles Peart-Harris, Tommy Conway, David Strelec

Substitutes: Neto Borges, Radek Vítek, Rokas Pukstas, Connor Barron, Leo Castledine, Sebastian Berhalter, Ashley Phillips, Will Lankshear, Max Arfsten

Crystal Palace vs Middlesbrough Immediate Reaction

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, spearheading their attack with Jørgen Strand Larsen as the focal point up front. The striker is supported by an attacking midfield unit featuring Darío Osorio, Quinten Timber, and Yéremy Pino, with Will Hughes and Óscar Mingueza partnering in central midfield.

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough mirror that shape with a 4-2-3-1 system of their own, leading the attack with forward David Strelec. Aidan Morris and Adilson Malanda form the defensive midfield base, while Tommy Conway, Myles Peart-Harris, and Amario Cozier-Duberry provide attacking support from wide and central areas.

Crystal Palace vs Middlesbrough Reactive Bet Builder

This reactive bet builder combines a Crystal Palace win, both teams to score, and Jørgen Strand Larsen to score anytime. Crystal Palace field strong attacking quality at Selhurst Park with Strand Larsen leading the line, while Middlesbrough carry sufficient forward threat to make an impact on the scoresheet.

Crystal Palace vs Middlesbrough Prediction After Confirmed Lineups

Crystal Palace head into this cup encounter with home advantage and a strong starting lineup boasting high quality across the pitch. While Middlesbrough have named an energetic lineup with attacking potential, the home side possess greater depth and attacking quality to secure the victory.

Result Prediction: Crystal Palace to win

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