Middlesbrough 3-1 Norwich

Recent form

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough's recent form in the Championship shows a mixed bag of results, with 3 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses in their last 10 games. They have managed to keep only 1 clean sheet during this period. Notably, they suffered heavy defeats against Chelsea and Stoke City, but also secured impressive victories over Millwall and Leicester. Consistency seems to be an issue for Middlesbrough, as they have struggled to put together a string of positive results. Improving their defensive solidity could be key to turning draws into wins and avoiding big losses in upcoming games.

Norwich

Norwich City has been in strong form recently in the Championship, with six wins and two draws in their last eight games. They managed to keep two clean sheets during this run. Their attacking prowess has been evident, scoring multiple goals in several matches, including a 4-1 win against Cardiff and a 4-2 victory over Watford. However, they did suffer two defeats, including a heavy 5-2 loss to Liverpool in the FA Cup. Overall, Norwich City's recent form points to a team that is competitive and capable of scoring goals, but they will need to tighten up defensively to maintain their momentum.

Recent home/away form

Middlesbrough's recent home form in the Championship has been up and down, with 1 win, 2 draws, and 3 losses in their last six matches. They scored a total of 4 goals while conceding 7, resulting in a goal difference of -3. That's an average of 1 goal scored and 1.17 goals conceded per game. Despite securing a memorable 1-0 victory over Chelsea in the League Cup, their defensive fragility has been a concern, leading to some disappointing results in the league.

W1 D2 L3
Goals scored: 4 (0.67 per game)
Goals conceded: 7 (1.17 per game)
Goal difference: -3
Points won: 5/18 (0.83 per game)
Both teams scored: 3 (50%)

Norwich's recent away performances in the Championship have been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses. They scored a total of 10 goals but conceded 11, resulting in a goal difference of -1. The Canaries have been finding the back of the net regularly, averaging almost 2 goals per game, but their defense has been leaky, conceding just over 1.8 goals per game. Despite the setbacks, they have managed to secure 8 points from a possible 18, showing resilience on the road. This run included notable victories against Bristol Rovers and Hull City, but also challenging defeats to Liverpool and Leeds.

W2 D2 L2
Goals scored: 10 (1.67 per game)
Goals conceded: 11 (1.83 per game)
Goal difference: -1
Points won: 8/18 (1.33 per game)
Both teams scored: 5 (83%)

Head-to-head

The head-to-head statistics between Middlesbrough and Norwich City show the following key details based on the information provided by the search results:

* Total number of matches played: At least 23 matches have been recorded since 1962.
* Winning percentage:
* Norwich City has won 7 direct matches.
* Middlesbrough has won 5 direct matches.
* There were 3 draws.
* Home wins:
* Norwich City has won 7 home matches against Middlesbrough.
* Middlesbrough has won 3 home matches against Norwich City.
* Average goals per match:
* For Middlesbrough's home matches, there were an average of 1.55 goals per match during the current season as of the data available in 2023.
* For Middlesbrough's away matches, there were an average of 1.50 goals per match over their last six matches.
* Notable recent results include:
* Premier League, January 22nd, 2005: Norwich City drew 4-4 with Middlesbrough.
* Premier League, October 23rd, 2010: Norwich City defeated Middlesbrough 1-0.
* League Championship, April 4th, 2015: Middlesbrough beat Norwich City 4-0.
* League Championship, September 26th, 2017: Middlesbrough lost 0-1 to Norwich City.
* League Championship, February 3rd, 2018: Norwich City defeated Middlesbrough 1-0.

Please note that these statistics reflect historical data up until the time frame mentioned in the sources; more recent matches may not be included unless they fall within the scope of the cited resources.