Sunderland 1-0 Middlesbrough

Current streaks

Recent form

Sunderland

Sunderland's recent form has been impressive, with the team currently sitting in 2nd position in the Championship, having accumulated 12 points from 5 league games. Their last six matches across all competitions have seen them maintain a strong record of 4 wins and 2 losses, with no draws. The team has been particularly potent in attack, scoring 12 goals in these 6 games, averaging 2 goals per game. Defensively, they've also been solid, keeping 3 clean sheets and conceding just 1 goal per game on average. Notably, Sunderland is on a three-game winning streak in the league, which includes a high-scoring 4-0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday. Their most recent match, however, was a 3-2 loss to Plymouth Argyle, ending their winning run but still showcasing their offensive capabilities in a high-scoring encounter.

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough's recent form has been inconsistent, with their last six games showing a mix of results including two wins, two draws, and two losses. A notable high-scoring game stands out in their 5-0 defeat to Stoke City in the League Cup, which significantly contributes to their negative goal difference. Despite this heavy loss, Middlesbrough has shown resilience in other matches, particularly in their impressive 3-0 away victory against Leeds United in the same competition. Their defensive record is mixed, managing two clean sheets but also conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game. Interestingly, only 33% of their games saw both teams score, while there's an even split between matches going over and under 2.5 goals. Currently sitting 10th in the league with 8 points from 5 games, Middlesbrough's form suggests they're capable of both strong performances and unexpected setbacks.

Recent home/away form

Sunderland

Sunderland's recent home form shows a promising turnaround, with their last two competitive matches resulting in victories, including an impressive 4-0 win against Sheffield Wednesday. This marks a significant improvement from their previous two Championship games at home, which ended in defeats. The team has demonstrated their ability to score freely in friendly matches, notably a 5-0 victory over South Shields. Defensively, Sunderland has been solid at home, keeping clean sheets in their last two competitive fixtures. The team's overall goal-scoring record is strong, averaging 2 goals per game across their last six matches, while conceding less than one goal per game. Interestingly, only 17% of these games saw both teams score, indicating Sunderland's dominance in their victories and tight defensive performances even in defeats.

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough's recent away form has been impressive, with 4 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last 6 games. They've demonstrated strong defensive capabilities, keeping 4 clean sheets and conceding only 0.67 goals per game. Offensively, they've been potent, scoring 11 goals at an average of 1.83 per game. The standout performance was their high-scoring 5-3 victory over Doncaster Rovers in a friendly, showcasing their attacking prowess. Their most recent competitive away matches have been particularly strong, with a 2-0 win against Cardiff City in the Championship and a convincing 3-0 victory over Leeds United in the League Cup. Despite 67% of their games featuring under 2.5 goals, Middlesbrough has maintained a positive goal difference of 7, indicating a well-balanced team capable of both scoring and defending effectively on the road.