Roberto Firmino's first-half goal was enough to make Spurs suffer a home defeat by Liverpool 0-1.

In the first half, Mourinho's tactic was too passive. Besides, the absence of the injured captain, Harry Kane, was more than obvious.

It was the second loss in a home derby for Spurs under Special One.

The first time was against Chelsea. In both games, Spurs were not able to score against their opponents. Giovani Lo Celso missed an excellent chance at the 83rd minute to draw for Spurs.

Boro failed to succeed its fifth consecutive win in the Championship, as they draw against Derby County at home 2-2.

Middlesbrough were better than their opponents in the first half. They scored the opening goal at 16th minute (Wing). 

They are sitting on the 16h place of the table, being eight points away from the playoff zone.

It will be a great achievement if they manage to eliminate Tottenham and make it to the next FA Cup round.

The two teams have faced each other 82 times. Tottenham has 30 wins, while Boro has won 31 times, and 21 matches ended in a draw.

Let's take a look at main and special odds markets offered at bet365 website :

• Full Time Result (1X2) : 1.25– 6.50 – 10.00
• Under/Over 2.5 Goals : 1.61(Over) – 2.25(Under)
• Draw No Bet: 1.083 (Tottenham) – 8.00 (Middlesbrough)
• Both Teams to Score: 2.20(Yes) –  1.60(No)
• Halftime Result (1X2): 1.66 – 2.75 – 9.50
• A Penalty in the match:  3.00(Yes) – 1.36(No)

*bet365 odds as offered at  14/01, 15:00CET (subject to change without prior notice) | 18+, T&Cs Apply, BeGambleAware.org

Kane is injured, so Son and Loucas will have to fill the gap. The star from South Korea will try to score to help Spurs to stay alive in claiming a trophy.

Ashley Fletcher has scored six goals so far. He is the first goalscorer for Boro and the main threat to Spurs' defense.