Middlesbrough 2-0 Stoke City

Current streaks

Recent form

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough's recent form has been inconsistent, with only one win in their last six games across all competitions. The team is currently sitting in 12th position in the Championship, having collected 8 points from 6 league matches. Their defensive record is particularly concerning, conceding an average of 1.67 goals per game, with a notable 5-0 defeat to Stoke City in the League Cup standing out as a particularly high-scoring game. Middlesbrough has struggled to find the back of the net, scoring just 0.83 goals per game on average. Their matches tend to be low-scoring affairs, with 67% of their games featuring under 2.5 goals. Despite these challenges, the team has managed to secure one clean sheet and two draws in their last six outings, suggesting they have some resilience to build upon as they look to improve their form and climb up the league table.

Stoke City

Stoke City's recent form has been inconsistent, with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses in their last 6 games across all competitions. Despite being in 17th position in the league, they've maintained a positive goal difference of 2, scoring an average of 1.5 goals per game while conceding 1.17. Their most impressive result came in the League Cup, where they thrashed Middlesbrough 5-0 away from home. However, they've struggled in the Championship, losing their last two league games. The team has shown the ability to keep clean sheets in two of their last six matches, but they've also failed to score in two others. Interestingly, their games have been evenly split between high-scoring affairs and tighter contests, with 50% of matches seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in half of their games.

Recent home/away form

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough's recent home form presents a mixed picture, with some positive trends and a notable setback. The team enjoyed a three-game winning streak at home, including two friendlies and a Championship match, before their form dipped slightly. A particularly high-scoring game stands out in their 5-0 League Cup defeat to Stoke City, which marks their only loss in this stretch but is a significant one. Their last two Championship home games have ended in draws, suggesting a struggle to maintain their earlier winning form. Despite the heavy defeat to Stoke, Middlesbrough has managed to keep three clean sheets in their last six home games, demonstrating their defensive capabilities when at their best. The team's goal-scoring record at home has been modest, with an average of 1.33 goals per game, matching exactly their goals conceded average.

Stoke City

Stoke City's recent away form has been a mixed bag, with 4 wins and 2 losses in their last 6 away games. Notably, they've kept an impressive 4 clean sheets during this period, demonstrating solid defensive performances on the road. The standout result was a resounding 5-0 victory over Middlesbrough in the League Cup, showcasing their attacking potential. However, their league form has been less consistent, with a 3-0 loss to Watford followed by a narrow 1-0 win against Plymouth Argyle. Interestingly, none of these away games saw both teams score, and 67% of the matches featured under 2.5 goals, indicating a tendency towards low-scoring affairs when Stoke City plays away from home.