History of the Middlesbrough v Brighton & Hove Albion fixture
Middlesbrough prepare to entertain Brighton & Hove Albion at Riverside Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Boro are clearly on top, having won 12 and lost only 2 of the 19 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Riverside Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2013, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 13 Apr | Middlesbrough | 0-2 | Brighton & HA | Championship |
| 2012/2013 | Sat 20 Oct | Brighton & HA | 0 - 1 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 31 Mar | Brighton & HA | 1 - 1 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 10 Dec | Middlesbrough | 1 - 0 | Brighton & HA | Championship |
| 2003/2004 | Wed 24 Sep | Middlesbrough | 1 - 0 | Brighton & HA | League Cup |
| 1993/1994 | Wed 06 Oct | Brighton & HA | 1 - 3 | Middlesbrough | League Cup |
| 1993/1994 | Tue 21 Sep | Middlesbrough | 5 - 0 | Brighton & HA | League Cup |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Middlesbrough haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 15 goals for the Boro, with 7 goals against.
Brighton & Hove Albion have an average recent record on the road, remaining unbeaten in the last six, though five of those have been draws. The Seagulls's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 5 goals for and 4 against.
Middlesbrough find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 20 points from their 19 matches.
Brighton & Hove Albion's 28 points from 19 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 10 |
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 | Unbeaten in the last 8 home games. Unbeaten run of 4 matches. |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | Previous 2 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 2 away matches. Drawn each of the last 4 games. No win in the 4 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here