FM Preview: Middlesbrough v Millwall 20 Nov 2010

Last updated : 19 November 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Middlesbrough v Millwall fixture

Middlesbrough play host to Millwall at Riverside Stadium on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having taken all the points from 14 of the 19 contests.

The last time the two teams met at Middlesbrough was well over fifteen years ago, back in October 1994, with Middlesbrough running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a League Division One match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Tue 24 AugMillwall2 - 1MiddlesbroughLGEC
1994/1995Sun 26 FebMillwall0 - 0MiddlesbroughCHMP
1994/1995Sat 01 OctMiddlesbrough3-0MillwallCHMP
1993/1994Sun 06 FebMiddlesbrough4 - 2MillwallCHMP
1993/1994Sun 24 OctMillwall1 - 1MiddlesbroughCHMP
1991/1992Sat 18 JanMillwall2 - 0MiddlesbroughCHMP
1991/1992Sat 17 AugMiddlesbrough1 - 0MillwallCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Middlesbrough have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 11 to 9.

Millwall have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the The Lions have hit 4 goals, 7 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Middlesbrough are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 17 points from 17 matches. Millwall find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 20 points from their 17 matches.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Middlesbrough6204566
Millwall6114474

FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Boro. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Middlesbrough 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Millwall Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.