The Aston Villa vs. Middlesbrough match will be played on Tuesday, May 15, at the Villa Park, Birmingham. This is the second semifinal leg of Championship playoffs. In the first match played in Middlesbrough, Aston Villa recorded 1:0 victory.

STATS

• Aston Villa recorded four victories in their last six league games. In five out of their last six games we saw under 2.5 goals.
• Middlesbrough won three out of their last five league games. However, they failed to win in two games in the row. In four out of their last six games we saw over 2.5 goals.

HEAD TO HEAD

In their last ten meetings, Aston Villa recorded four victories, Middlesbrough had two wins, while four games ended in a draw. In their last five matches we saw under 2.5 goals.

ASTON VILLA NEWS

Aston Villa defended vigorously in the first match and despite Middlesbrough had more chances and huge ball possession, they failed to score a goal. Mile Jedinak scored the only goal in 15th minute and until the end of the match the hosts failed to break the deadlock. Aston Villa will probably try to play a similar match in the rematch. They have the advantage, Middlesbrough will have to attack them, and one goal might solve everything here.

Latest matches: Aston Villa

12.05.2018	Cham	Middlesbrough FC	Aston Villa	0:1	W
06.05.2018	Cham	Millwall FC	Aston Villa	1:0	L
28.04.2018	Cham	Aston Villa	Derby County	1:1	D
21.04.2018	Cham	Ipswich Town	Aston Villa	0:4	W
13.04.2018	Cham	Aston Villa	Leeds United	1:0	W

MIDDLESBROUGH NEWS

Middlesbrough failed to convert at least one of the numerous chances they had in the first game. Middlesbrough had 17 shots, 10 corner kicks and 63% ball possession and it wasn't enough for a goal. Now they are facing a difficult challenge. Aston Villa has experienced defense and they are comfortable while they are standing deep, so it will be hard for Middlesbrough to break them again.

Latest matches: Middlesbrough FC

12.05.2018	Cham	Middlesbrough FC	Aston Villa	0:1	L
06.05.2018	Cham	Ipswich Town	Middlesbrough FC	2:2	D
28.04.2018	Cham	Middlesbrough FC	Millwall FC	2:0	W
21.04.2018	Cham	Derby County	Middlesbrough FC	1:2	W
14.04.2018	Cham	Middlesbrough FC	Bristol City	2:1	W

SUMMING UP!

Middlesbrough have to score an early goal in order to get back into the race. Aston Villa will defend the advantage from the first game and they will try to solve everything after counter attacks.