Middlesbrough 1-0 Millwall

Current streaks

Recent form

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough's recent form has been a mixed bag, with their last six matches yielding three wins, one draw, and two losses. The team have been particularly impressive in front of goal, netting 16 times in these fixtures, resulting in a high average of 2.67 goals scored per game. Two standout performances saw Middlesbrough thrash Oxford United 6-2 away and dominate Luton Town 5-1 at home, demonstrating their attacking prowess. However, their defensive record has been less robust, conceding in each of their last nine matches and failing to keep a clean sheet during this period. The high-scoring nature of their games is evident, with 67% of their last six matches seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 83% of these fixtures. Despite their inconsistent results, Middlesbrough's entertaining style of play has them sitting in a respectable 7th position in the Championship table.

Millwall

Millwall's recent form has been somewhat disappointing, with the Lions currently sitting 13th in the Championship table. They are experiencing a five-game winless streak, having lost their last two matches against Sheffield United and Coventry City without scoring. Prior to these defeats, Millwall drew three consecutive matches, demonstrating their struggle to secure victories. Their defensive record has been relatively solid, conceding only five goals in their last six games, but their attacking output has been a concern, scoring just four goals during this period. Notably, all of Millwall's last six matches have seen under 2.5 goals, highlighting a trend of low-scoring affairs. The Lions have managed only one clean sheet in their last six games, which came in their sole victory against Leeds United. This run of form suggests Millwall are finding it challenging to convert draws into wins and need to improve their goalscoring if they hope to climb the table.

Recent home/away form

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough's recent home form has been inconsistent, with their last six matches at the Riverside Stadium alternating between wins and losses. The Teessiders have shown a tendency for high-scoring affairs, particularly in their impressive 5-1 victory over Luton Town, which stands out as their most dominant performance. Despite their mixed results, Boro have managed to outscore their opponents overall, netting 9 goals whilst conceding 8. Their defensive record has been somewhat shaky, with only one clean sheet in this period, coming in a narrow 1-0 win against Sheffield United. Interestingly, both teams have scored in only a third of these matches, suggesting that when Middlesbrough win at home, they tend to do so decisively. The even split between matches going over and under 2.5 goals highlights the unpredictable nature of their home fixtures, keeping fans on their toes with each game.

Millwall

Millwall have shown a resilient yet unspectacular form away from home, with their last six away matches yielding one win, four draws, and one loss. The Lions have been remarkably consistent in keeping matches low-scoring, with all six games featuring under 2.5 goals. Their defensive solidity is evident, having conceded only four goals in these six away fixtures, including two clean sheets. However, their attacking prowess has been limited, scoring just four goals themselves. Notably, Millwall have drawn four of their last six away games, demonstrating their ability to grind out results on the road. The team's most recent away victory came against Swansea, breaking a run of three consecutive draws. Despite their mid-table position, Millwall's away form suggests they are tough to beat but struggle to find the winning edge on their travels.