Middlesbrough Faces Norwich City in Crucial Play-Off Bid

Middlesbrough face a crucial home game against Norwich City as they continue their push for a Championship play-off spot, with their fate in their own hands pending a final-day clash with Coventry City. Boro are three points behind Coventry but have a better goal difference, making a win against Norwich essential to keep their hopes alive. Norwich arrive at Riverside Stadium on a poor run, having lost their last three league matches and recently appointed Jack Wilshere as interim head coach after sacking Johannes Hoff Thorup. Middlesbrough have been strong at home with four wins in their last five, and their midfielder Finn Azaz leads the league in both chances created and shots taken this season. Norwich, meanwhile, are struggling with injuries and have only won one of their last ten matches. Both teams are under pressure, but Boro's recent form and home advantage may prove decisive.