|
Middlesbrough prepare to entertain Blackburn Rovers at Riverside Stadium on Monday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 57 games played, Boro have recorded 25 wins, and Blackburn R. have come away with 20 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Riverside Stadium was earlier this season, with Blackburn R. inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Boro in a League Cup match.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2005/2006 | Wed 21 Dec | Middlesbrough | 0-1 | Blackburn R. | LGEC |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 05 Feb | Middlesbrough | 1 - 0 | Blackburn R. | PREM |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 16 Oct | Blackburn R. | 0 - 4 | Middlesbrough | PREM |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 07 Feb | Middlesbrough | 0 - 1 | Blackburn R. | PREM |
| 2003/2004 | Fri 26 Dec | Blackburn R. | 2 - 2 | Middlesbrough | PREM |
| 2002/2003 | Wed 01 Jan | Blackburn R. | 1 - 0 | Middlesbrough | PREM |
| 2002/2003 | Sat 31 Aug | Middlesbrough | 1 - 0 | Blackburn R. | PREM |
Recent respective form guides
Middlesbrough have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Boro in those games, with 9 conceded.
Blackburn R. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Rovers have hit 7 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Middlesbrough see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premiership, showing a record of 20 points from their 17 games played so far, Blackburn R. see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premiership, showing a record of 21 points from their 17 games played so far,
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Middlesbrough | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
| Blackburn R. | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 9 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
This is certainly an intriguing match for the Boro, and one in which the FootyMad team are tentatively suggesting a drawn game. Score draw
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Middlesbrough | Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Blackburn R. | 5 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 7 outings ago. |