Barclays Premiership: Everton v Middlesbrough

Toffees Likely To Be Too Tough For Boro

Everton v Middlesbrough 26 Dec 15:00

89-100 with VCBet on Everton -0.5 on the Asian Handicap

Bet Advised: Sunday 24th December 2006

Middlesbrough secured an absolutely crucial victory over fellow strugglers Charlton Athletic on Saturday, but that win shouldn't detract from the fact that Gareth Southgate's team is a very ordinary outfit.

The trip to Goodison Park on Boxing Day to take on Everton is likely to prove a far tougher proposition, with The Toffees coming into the game on the back of an impressive 2:0 win at Reading.

Boro have yet to taste victory away from the Riverside in the Premiership this term and Everton are not a team to roll over and play the role of sacrificial lamb.

The 89-100 with VCBet on Everton -0.5 on the Asian Handicap looks a sound bet, ensuring a winning punt for any Everton victory.