Middlesbrough 0-1 Blackburn Rovers

Current streaks

Recent form

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough have shown impressive form in their recent fixtures, with a notable run of three consecutive victories in their last three matches. The team's attacking prowess has been particularly remarkable, netting an astounding 15 goals in these three games alone, including two high-scoring affairs with 6-2 and 5-1 victories against Oxford United and Luton Town, respectively. Their goal-scoring average of 3.17 per game over the last six matches is exceptional, contributing to a high total goals average of 4.83 per game. Whilst their defensive record has room for improvement, with only one clean sheet in the last six and a streak of five games without one, Middlesbrough's offensive firepower has more than compensated, propelling them to fifth in the Championship table. The team's ability to consistently score and their tendency for high-scoring matches (83% of games seeing over 2.5 goals) make them an exciting side to watch in the current campaign.

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers' recent form presents a mixed bag of results, with a notable upturn in their latest outing. The team have experienced a challenging period, enduring a three-match losing streak before bouncing back with an impressive 3-1 away victory against Cardiff City. This win was particularly significant as it marked their highest-scoring game in the last six matches, breaking a dry spell where they had failed to score in three consecutive matches. Defensively, Rovers have shown some resilience, keeping two clean sheets in their last six games. However, their goal-scoring record has been a concern, with just 0.67 goals per game on average. The fact that 83% of their recent matches have seen under 2.5 goals suggests a trend towards low-scoring affairs. Despite these challenges, Blackburn's 9th position in the league table indicates they are holding their own in a competitive Championship season.

Recent home/away form

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough's recent home form has been somewhat inconsistent, with three wins, two losses, and a draw in their last six matches at the Riverside Stadium. The team have shown the ability to score goals in abundance, as evidenced by their impressive 5-1 victory over Luton Town in their most recent home fixture. However, they've also suffered some disappointing defeats, including a 3-0 loss to Coventry City and a 2-0 defeat against Bristol City. Defensively, Middlesbrough have managed two clean sheets in this period, but they've also conceded seven goals across the six games. Interestingly, two-thirds of these matches have seen fewer than 2.5 goals, suggesting that while Boro can be prolific on their day, their home games tend to be relatively low-scoring affairs overall.

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers' recent away form has been a mixed bag, with their latest victory against Cardiff City breaking a concerning run of three consecutive away defeats. The Rovers have struggled to find the back of the net on their travels, averaging less than a goal per game in their last six away matches. Defensively, they've also faced challenges, conceding an average of 1.33 goals per game during this period. Their clean sheet against Preston stands out as a positive, but it's worth noting that Blackburn have been involved in some high-scoring affairs, with half of their recent away games seeing over 2.5 goals. The team's ability to bounce back with a 3-1 win against Cardiff after a string of poor results demonstrates resilience, but consistency remains an issue for Blackburn on the road.