Boro have suffered back-to-back defeats against Stoke and Preston and slipped to 11th in the Championship table after a promising start to the campaign.
The Teessiders will be boosted by the return of defender Anfernee Dijksteel, though, after three games out with a hamstring injury.
Scroll down and flick through the pages of our picture gallery to see who will start for Boro this afternoon:
1. GK: Marcus Bettinelli
Could have done better with some of the goals at Preston. Has made a difference to Boro's backline this season but his shot stopping has been questionable at times. Photo: Alex Pantling
2. RB: Anfernee Dijksteel
Returns to the side after three games out with a hamstring injury. Photo: Clive Brunskill
3. CB: Paddy McNair
Has played every minute of every league game this season. Photo: Alex Pantling
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