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Middlesbrough prepare to entertain Blackburn Rovers at Riverside Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 58 games played, Boro have recorded 25 wins, and Blackburn R. have come away with 21 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Riverside Stadium was less than a year ago, in December 2005, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Premiership match.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2005/2006 | Sat 18 Mar | Blackburn R. | 3 - 2 | Middlesbrough | PREM |
| 2005/2006 | Mon 26 Dec | Middlesbrough | 0-2 | Blackburn R. | PREM |
| 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 |
Recent respective form guides
Middlesbrough have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Boro's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.
Blackburn R. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. The Rovers's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.
Middlesbrough find themselves struggling down in 14th position in the league having picked up 5 points from their 5 matches. Blackburn R. see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premiership, showing a record of 5 points from their 5 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 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 5 |
| Blackburn R. | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 6 |
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 | Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Not won in the 4 most recent games. |
| Blackburn R. | Previous 2 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 3 away matches. 4 games since last defeat. |