History of the Middlesbrough v Burnley fixture
Middlesbrough prepare to entertain Burnley at Riverside Stadium on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 28 games played, Boro have recorded 14 wins, and Burnley have come away with 5 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Riverside Stadium was less than a year ago, in January 2012, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 14 Jan | Middlesbrough | 0-2 | Burnley | Championship |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 10 Sep | Burnley | 0 - 2 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 19 Apr | Burnley | 3 - 1 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 14 Sep | Middlesbrough | 2 - 1 | Burnley | Championship |
| 1994/1995 | Sun 18 Dec | Burnley | 0 - 3 | Middlesbrough | League Division One |
| 1994/1995 | Sat 13 Aug | Middlesbrough | 2 - 0 | Burnley | League Division One |
| 1982/1983 | Mon 03 Jan | Burnley | 1 - 1 | Middlesbrough | Second Division |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Middlesbrough are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.
The Clarets have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Clarets's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 10 goals for and 8 against.
Middlesbrough are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 0 points from 1 matches.
Burnley are holding the final promotion place in the npower Championship, and have accumulated 3 points from the 1 games they have played so far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 10 |
| Burnley | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 9 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its been an indifferent run of form for the Boro of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Burnley, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | Not drawn a match in their last 4 . |
| Burnley | 4 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here