Middlesbrough 0-1 Leeds United

Current streaks

Recent form

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough have shown impressive form in recent weeks, securing four wins in their last six matches and losing only once. The Teesside club are currently enjoying a three-match unbeaten run, which includes two consecutive victories. Their defensive prowess is particularly noteworthy, with three clean sheets in their last six games and a miserly average of just 0.5 goals conceded per game. Whilst not prolific in attack, scoring 1.17 goals per game, Middlesbrough's solid defence has contributed to a positive goal difference of +4 over this period. The team's ability to grind out results is evident, with 67% of their recent matches featuring fewer than 2.5 goals. This run of form has helped Middlesbrough climb to 5th position in the Championship, putting them firmly in the playoff picture with 60 points from 40 games.

Leeds United

Leeds United's recent form has been characterised by a series of draws, with four stalemates in their last six matches. Despite sitting in a strong third position in the Championship with 82 points from 40 games, the Whites have struggled to convert draws into wins, which could be crucial in their promotion push. Their goal-scoring has been modest, averaging 1.33 goals per game, while their defence has been relatively solid, conceding 1.17 goals per match. Interestingly, both teams have scored in two-thirds of Leeds' recent matches, suggesting entertaining contests for fans. However, the majority of these games (67%) have seen under 2.5 goals, indicating tight affairs. Leeds' only victory in this period came against Millwall, where they kept their sole clean sheet, highlighting the importance of defensive stability to their success.

Recent home/away form

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough have shown impressive home form recently, securing three consecutive victories in their latest matches at the Riverside Stadium. This run of wins has helped them maintain their position in the Championship play-off spots, sitting 5th with 60 points from 40 games. Their recent home record demonstrates resilience, with the team bouncing back from two consecutive losses to string together their current winning streak. Whilst there haven't been any particularly high-scoring encounters, the Boro have been consistently finding the back of the net, scoring two goals in four of their last six home fixtures. Defensively, they've shown improvement, keeping two clean sheets in their last six games. The statistics reveal a balanced approach, with an even split between matches featuring over and under 2.5 goals, and both teams scoring in half of the games.

Leeds United

Leeds United have shown impressive form away from home in their recent fixtures, demonstrating resilience and attacking prowess. The Whites enjoyed a notable three-match winning streak on the road, which included a particularly high-scoring 4-0 victory against Watford. During this run, Leeds were defensively solid, keeping two clean sheets whilst scoring an impressive nine goals. However, their momentum was halted by a narrow 1-0 defeat to Portsmouth, followed by two consecutive draws. Despite this slight dip in form, Leeds have maintained a strong goal-scoring record, averaging 2 goals per game in their last six away matches. Their defensive record is equally commendable, conceding less than a goal per game on average. With 12 goals scored and only 5 conceded in these fixtures, Leeds have shown they are a force to be reckoned with on their travels, which has undoubtedly contributed to their current 3rd position in the Championship table.