Middlesbrough vs Norwich

Current streaks

Recent form

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough's recent form has been a mixed bag, with the team struggling to find consistency in their Championship campaign. Currently sitting in 7th position with 63 points from 44 games, Boro have alternated between wins and losses in their last six matches, failing to secure back-to-back victories. Their goal-scoring record has been modest, averaging 1.17 goals per game, while their defence has been relatively solid, conceding an average of one goal per match. Interestingly, half of their recent games have seen both teams score, and there's an even split between matches featuring under and over 2.5 goals. Despite the lack of high-scoring affairs, Middlesbrough have managed to keep only one clean sheet in this period, suggesting room for defensive improvement as they push for a potential play-off spot in the closing stages of the season.

Norwich

Norwich City are experiencing a concerning dip in form, with their recent results painting a bleak picture for the Canaries. The club find themselves in a troubling run of three consecutive defeats, having lost to Millwall, Portsmouth, and Burnley. Their last six matches have yielded only one victory, against West Brom, with four losses and a draw. Defensively, Norwich have been struggling, conceding an alarming 12 goals in their last six outings, averaging 2 goals conceded per game. The match against Portsmouth was particularly high-scoring, ending in a 5-3 defeat for Norwich. Despite their attacking efforts, with 1.17 goals scored per game, Norwich's defensive frailties have led to a negative goal difference of -5 over this period. Their current 14th position in the Championship table reflects their inconsistent performances, and they'll be eager to break their five-game winless streak to climb up the standings.

Recent home/away form

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough have shown strong home form recently, winning four of their last six matches at the Riverside Stadium. They are currently on a three-match winning streak at home, demonstrating their ability to bounce back from defeats. Interestingly, five of their last six home games have ended with a 2-1 or 1-0 scoreline, indicating tight contests with narrow margins. Despite their solid defensive record, conceding only 0.83 goals per game in their last six home matches, Middlesbrough have managed just one clean sheet during this period. Their attacking output has been consistent, scoring in five out of six games, albeit without any particularly high-scoring encounters. This home form has contributed significantly to their current 7th position in the Championship, keeping them in contention for a playoff spot.

Norwich

Norwich City have been enduring a difficult spell away from home, with their last six away fixtures resulting in four consecutive losses and two draws. The Canaries have failed to secure a victory on the road during this period, conceding at least two goals in each of their four defeats. Notably, Norwich have been consistent in finding the back of the net, scoring in all six matches, but their defensive frailties have been exposed, conceding 11 goals while only managing to score 6. The team's inability to keep a clean sheet and their tendency to concede multiple goals have contributed to their poor away form, with 67% of these matches seeing over 2.5 goals scored. This run of results has undoubtedly impacted Norwich's league position, currently sitting 14th in the Championship table.