Middlesbrough:
Middlesbrough arrives having won their only friendly against Plymouth Argyle (0-1). A result that allows him to start with optimism a season in which he will seek to be able to play the promotion playoffs, after staying closer to the relegation zone than to these positions last season.
As for the line-up, Middlesbrough will not have casualties for this game.
Newcastle:
Newcastle arrive having beaten Barnsley (2-1) and Crewe (3-0) in their friendly games, a good dynamic of triumphs that leaves them feeling good for a season in which they will try to fight for the European places , after the previous Premier will be left out after a disastrous last third of the championship.
As for the line-up, Newcastle will have the casualties of Fabian Schär [shoulder injury] and Jamaal Lascelles [ankle surgery].
PREDICTION: Newcastle to win @ 1,46
