Middlesbrough 1-0 Derby County

Current streaks

Recent form

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough have endured a challenging period in the Championship, with their recent form showing a concerning run of five consecutive defeats before securing a much-needed victory against Stoke City. The team's defensive frailties are evident, having conceded 12 goals in their last six matches and failing to keep a clean sheet during this stretch. Despite their 11th position in the league, Boro's recent performances have been characterised by high-scoring affairs, with 83% of their last six games featuring over 2.5 goals. The 3-2 loss to local rivals Sunderland stands out as a particularly exciting encounter, while the 3-1 win over Stoke City offers a glimmer of hope for a potential turnaround in form. Middlesbrough's attacking output has remained relatively consistent, averaging 1.33 goals per game, but their defensive struggles have ultimately cost them valuable points in their bid for a higher league position.

Derby County

Derby County are enduring a difficult spell in the Championship, currently languishing in 23rd position and without a win in their last 12 matches. The Rams' recent form has been particularly poor, with four losses and two draws in their last six games. Their goal-scoring woes are evident, having netted just twice in this period, averaging a meagre 0.33 goals per game. Defensively, they've also struggled, conceding nine goals in six matches. The 4-0 drubbing at the hands of Queens Park Rangers stands out as a particularly heavy defeat. Despite their difficulties in front of goal, Derby have managed to keep things tight in some matches, with 67% of their recent games featuring under 2.5 goals. However, with only one clean sheet in six and a goal difference of -7, the team's struggles at both ends of the pitch are clear as they battle against relegation.

Recent home/away form

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough's recent home form has been rather disappointing, with the team struggling to find consistency at the Riverside Stadium. The Teessiders have managed just one win in their last six home matches, suffering three defeats and drawing twice. Their goal-scoring record has been particularly poor, netting only five times in these six games, averaging less than a goal per match. Defensively, they've been somewhat more solid, conceding six goals and keeping two clean sheets. The majority of Middlesbrough's home games have been low-scoring affairs, with 83% of matches seeing fewer than 2.5 goals. Their most recent home outing resulted in a 1-0 loss to Watford, extending their current losing streak to three matches. The highest-scoring game in this period was a 3-2 defeat to local rivals Sunderland, which bucked the trend of typically low-scoring encounters at the Riverside.

Derby County

Derby County's recent away form has been particularly poor, with the Rams failing to secure a victory in their last six matches on the road. The team have endured a challenging run, suffering four defeats and managing only two draws during this period. Notably, Derby have been struggling defensively, conceding a worrying 13 goals in these six games, averaging 2.17 goals conceded per match. Their most recent away fixture saw them suffer a heavy 4-0 defeat to Queens Park Rangers, while another high-scoring encounter resulted in a 4-2 loss to Sheffield Wednesday on New Year's Day. The Rams' attacking output has also been a concern, with the team managing to score just five goals across these six matches, averaging less than a goal per game. This poor run of form has contributed to Derby's precarious position in the league, currently sitting in 23rd place with only 29 points from 34 games.