Middlesbrough 0-3 Coventry City

Current streaks

Recent form

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough have shown mixed form in their recent fixtures, with a current position of 9th in the Championship table. Their last six matches have yielded three wins, one draw, and two losses, indicating inconsistent performances. The team have managed to keep three clean sheets during this period, which is a positive defensive statistic. However, their goal-scoring output has been moderate, with an average of 1.33 goals per game. The most recent match against Norwich City was particularly high-scoring, ending in a thrilling 3-3 draw. Interestingly, Middlesbrough have been involved in relatively low-scoring affairs, with 67% of their last six matches seeing under 2.5 goals. Despite this, their total goals average of 2.5 per game suggests that their matches can still be entertaining for spectators.

Coventry City

Coventry City's recent form has been inconsistent, with the Sky Blues struggling to find their footing in the Championship. They have managed only two wins in their last six matches, with their most recent victory coming in a thrilling 3-2 home encounter against Luton Town. This high-scoring affair was a welcome change for Coventry, who have been involved in several matches with over 2.5 goals (67% of their last six). Despite their 18th position in the league table, the team has shown some offensive prowess, scoring an average of 1.33 goals per game. However, their defensive vulnerabilities are evident, conceding 1.5 goals per match and keeping just one clean sheet in this period. Notably, Coventry experienced a brief run of two consecutive losses against Sheffield Wednesday and Preston, which they'll be keen to avoid repeating as they aim to climb the table.

Recent home/away form

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough's recent home form has been somewhat inconsistent, with two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six matches at the Riverside Stadium. The Boro have struggled to find the back of the net consistently, scoring only six goals in these games, averaging just one goal per match. Defensively, they've been vulnerable, conceding 10 goals, including a particularly heavy 5-0 defeat to Stoke City in the League Cup. However, they've shown resilience by keeping two clean sheets in their last three home league matches. The team's ability to grind out results is evident in their 9th position in the league table, despite their negative goal difference. Interestingly, Middlesbrough's home matches have tended to be low-scoring affairs, with 67% of these games featuring under 2.5 goals, suggesting a cautious approach at the Riverside.

Coventry City

Coventry City's recent away form has been somewhat inconsistent, with the Sky Blues struggling to find the back of the net on their travels. In their last six away matches, they have managed only one win, which came against Bristol City in the League Cup. The team have drawn three and lost two of their other away fixtures, highlighting their difficulty in securing victories on the road. Notably, Coventry have failed to score in three of these six matches, including a 3-0 defeat to Leeds United, which stands out as their heaviest away loss in this period. Their defensive record has been mixed, with one clean sheet but also conceding three goals in a single match. The team's goal-scoring woes are evident, as they've averaged less than one goal per game away from home. Despite this, Coventry have shown resilience in drawing three matches, demonstrating their ability to grind out results even when not at their best.