Swansea 1-0 Middlesbrough

Current streaks

Recent form

Swansea

Swansea City have shown inconsistent form in their recent fixtures, with their last six matches yielding a mixed bag of results. The Swans have managed two wins, one draw, and three losses in this period, showcasing their struggle for consistency. Despite their 16th position in the Championship, Swansea have demonstrated defensive resilience, keeping three clean sheets in their last six games. However, their attacking output has been a concern, scoring only five goals in these matches, averaging a mere 0.83 goals per game. The 3-0 victory over Blackburn Rovers stands out as their most impressive result, being the highest-scoring game in this run. Interestingly, 67% of Swansea's recent matches have seen under 2.5 goals, indicating a trend towards low-scoring affairs. The team's goal difference of -1 over these six games suggests they are narrowly being outperformed by their opponents, which aligns with their current mid-table position in the league.

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough's recent form has been a tale of two halves, with the team currently experiencing a mini-revival after a concerning slump. The Teesside outfit endured a four-match losing streak, conceding 9 goals in the process, before bouncing back with two consecutive victories. Despite their 9th position in the Championship, Boro's goal difference over the last six matches stands at -2, highlighting their defensive vulnerabilities. The team's propensity for high-scoring encounters is evident, with 67% of their recent games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams finding the net in two-thirds of the matches. Notably, Middlesbrough's 3-1 away victory against Stoke City broke their losing run and showcased their attacking potential, while their most recent 1-0 win over Derby County demonstrated a newfound defensive solidity, securing their first clean sheet in this six-game stretch.

Recent home/away form

Swansea

Swansea's recent home form has been rather inconsistent, with the Swans experiencing a concerning run of three consecutive defeats before bouncing back with a convincing 3-0 victory against Blackburn Rovers. Their home record shows two wins, one draw, and three losses in their last six matches at the Swansea.com Stadium. Notably, Swansea have struggled to keep clean sheets, managing only one in this period, which came in their most recent home fixture. The team's goal-scoring record has been moderate, with an average of 1.17 goals per game, matching the number they've conceded. Interestingly, half of their home matches have seen both teams score, and there's an even split between games going over and under 2.5 goals, suggesting a mix of tight contests and more open affairs.

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough's recent away form has been a mixed bag, with a concerning run of four consecutive defeats sandwiched between two victories. The Teessiders have struggled defensively on their travels, conceding an average of 1.67 goals per game and keeping just one clean sheet in their last six away matches. However, their most recent outing saw a return to form with a convincing 3-1 win against Stoke City, breaking their losing streak. Notably, Middlesbrough's away games have been high-scoring affairs, with 83% of their last six matches seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams finding the net. Despite their inconsistent results, Boro have managed to maintain a respectable 9th position in the Championship, suggesting they have performed better at home to offset their away struggles.