Middlesbrough vs Burnley

Current streaks

Recent form

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough's recent form has been a mixed bag, showcasing both resilience and inconsistency. The Teessiders have gone unbeaten in their last four matches, with two draws and two wins, indicating a slight upturn in form. Notably, their last two fixtures have been particularly high-scoring affairs, with both ending in thrilling 3-3 draws against Sheffield Wednesday and Plymouth Argyle. These results highlight Middlesbrough's potent attacking prowess, having scored an impressive 12 goals in their last six matches, but also point to defensive vulnerabilities, conceding 11 in the same period. The team's ability to find the net is further emphasised by the fact that both teams have scored in 83% of their recent matches, while 67% of games have seen over 2.5 goals. Despite these defensive concerns, Middlesbrough have managed to maintain a respectable 6th position in the Championship, suggesting they are very much in the promotion mix.

Burnley

Burnley are currently enjoying an impressive unbeaten run, having gone 10 games without defeat, which includes a current three-match winning streak. Their defensive prowess is particularly noteworthy, with the Clarets conceding just three goals in their last six matches and keeping three clean sheets during this period. The team's recent form has seen them climb to third in the Championship table, amassing 44 points from 22 games. Burnley's goal-scoring has been consistent, if not prolific, averaging 1.5 goals per game over the last six matches. Interestingly, two-thirds of their recent fixtures have been low-scoring affairs, with under 2.5 goals. The Clarets' ability to grind out results is evident in their last two away victories, both ending in 2-0 wins against Sheffield United and Stoke City, highlighting their strength on the road.

Recent home/away form

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough's home form has been a mixed bag recently, with three wins, two losses, and a draw in their last six matches at the Riverside Stadium. The Teessiders have shown impressive scoring prowess, netting 12 goals in these fixtures, including a standout 5-1 thrashing of Luton Town. However, their defensive record has been somewhat inconsistent, conceding nine goals and keeping only one clean sheet. The team's matches have been high-scoring affairs, with 67% of their games seeing over 2.5 goals. Notably, Middlesbrough have been involved in two particularly goal-laden encounters: the recent 3-3 draw with Sheffield Wednesday and the aforementioned 5-1 victory over Luton. Despite the occasional setback, Boro have managed to maintain a positive goal difference and secure a respectable 6th position in the league, suggesting they remain a formidable force on their home turf.

Burnley

Burnley have been in formidable form away from home, with an impressive run of four consecutive victories in their most recent away fixtures. This streak has significantly contributed to their strong position in the league table. The Clarets have demonstrated exceptional defensive solidity on their travels, keeping four clean sheets in their last six away matches and conceding only two goals during this period. Their goal-scoring record has been consistent, if not prolific, with seven goals in six games. Notably, Burnley's away matches tend to be low-scoring affairs, with 83% of these games featuring under 2.5 goals. The team's ability to grind out results is evident in their 1-0 and 2-0 victories, showcasing their efficiency in both attack and defence when playing away from Turf Moor.