Preston 2-1 Middlesbrough

Current streaks

Recent form

Preston

Preston North End have shown a mixed but generally positive form in their recent fixtures, with three wins, two draws, and only one loss in their last six matches. The Lilywhites have been particularly strong at home, securing victories against Sheffield Wednesday and Charlton, while also managing a draw against Oxford United. Their away form has been equally impressive, with a win at Watford and a goalless draw at Luton Town. Preston have been consistently finding the back of the net, scoring in five out of their last six games, with a notable 3-1 victory over Sheffield Wednesday being their highest-scoring match. Defensively, they've been relatively solid, conceding just over a goal per game on average, though they've only managed one clean sheet in this period. The team's ability to score and their tendency for high-scoring matches is evident, with 67% of their recent games seeing over 2.5 goals.

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough's recent form has been somewhat mixed, with their last six matches yielding two wins, two draws, and two losses. Despite this inconsistency, the Boro have managed to maintain a respectable fifth position in the Championship table with 44 points from 28 games. Defensively, the team have been solid, conceding only four goals in their last six matches and keeping three clean sheets. However, their attacking output has been somewhat lacklustre, scoring just five goals in this period for an average of 0.83 goals per game. Interestingly, 83% of their recent matches have seen under 2.5 goals, suggesting a trend towards low-scoring affairs. The team's most recent victory, a 2-0 win against West Brom, broke a brief two-game losing streak and represents their highest-scoring match in this run of fixtures.

Recent home/away form

Preston

Preston North End have shown impressive resilience at home, remaining unbeaten in their last six matches at Deepdale. The Lilywhites have secured three victories and three draws, demonstrating a solid defensive record by conceding only 0.83 goals per game. Their most convincing win came against Sheffield Wednesday with a 3-1 scoreline, which also stands out as the highest-scoring match in this run. Despite their mid-table position in the Championship, Preston have been consistent in finding the back of the net, scoring in each of these six home games. The team's ability to keep matches competitive is evident, with both teams scoring in 83% of these fixtures. However, Preston's matches have tended to be relatively low-scoring affairs, with 67% of games featuring fewer than 2.5 goals, suggesting they are adept at managing tight contests on their own turf.

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough's recent away form has been a mixed bag, with the team showing both promise and inconsistency on the road. Their last six away matches have yielded two wins, two draws, and two losses, mirroring their overall performance which sees them sitting in 5th position in the Championship. The Boro have been involved in some high-scoring affairs, most notably their impressive 6-2 victory over Oxford United, which contributed significantly to their average of 2.17 goals scored per game away from home. However, their defensive record has been somewhat leaky, conceding an average of 1.83 goals per game. This attacking prowess coupled with defensive vulnerabilities has resulted in 67% of their away matches featuring over 2.5 goals, providing entertainment for neutrals but potential concern for Middlesbrough supporters. The team's ability to find the net is evident, with both teams scoring in 83% of these fixtures, suggesting that Middlesbrough are rarely shut out on their travels.