History of the Middlesbrough v Birmingham City fixture
Middlesbrough prepare to entertain Birmingham City at Riverside Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 49 games played, Boro have recorded 22 wins, and Birmingham City have come away with 10 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Riverside Stadium was just last season, in August 2011, with Middlesbrough running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Fri 30 Nov | Birmingham C. | 3 - 2 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 17 Mar | Birmingham C. | 3 - 0 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 2011/2012 | Sun 21 Aug | Middlesbrough | 3-1 | Birmingham C. | Championship |
| 2007/2008 | Wed 26 Dec | Birmingham C. | 3 - 0 | Middlesbrough | Premier League |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 01 Sep | Middlesbrough | 2 - 0 | Birmingham C. | Premier League |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 04 Mar | Middlesbrough | 1 - 0 | Birmingham C. | Premiership |
| 2005/2006 | Tue 23 Aug | Birmingham C. | 0 - 3 | Middlesbrough | Premiership |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Middlesbrough have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Birmingham City have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Middlesbrough's 54 points from 37 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.
Birmingham City see themselves just below half way in the npower Championship, showing a record of 46 points from their 37 games played so far,
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 4 |
| Birmingham City | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 8 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Middlesbrough are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 16 games since last home draw. Latest 2 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Birmingham City | No sequences of note |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here