Based on last 50 matches in "England. Championship", up to 03/12/2024
To build a prediction for the Birmingham - Middlesbrough match, scheduled for 12 March 2024, several key factors could influence the outcome. Birmingham have played 50 matches, in which they won 14 of them, drew 12 times and lost 24 matches. Middlesbrough, having played 50 matches, won 20 times, drew 9 matches and lost 21 defeats. In the league, Birmingham average 1 goals scored per game and 1.5 conceded. Middlesbrough average 1.6 scored and 1.4 conceded. These sides last met on 20 October 2023 at Middlesbrough's ground, where the home side came out on top.
Birmingham in crisis host a solid mid-table team. The hosts are more motivated than the visitors; every point is important for them now to avoid relegation to a lower league. Both teams to score should land, I think.
Today, the only match in the Championship will take place. Birmingham are 21st in the league table, while Middlesbrough are 11th. Middlesbrough are quite convincing away from home — 6th place. Birmingham are 13th at home.
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I seem to have gone off the rails with my recent predictions, betting on some outright nonsense, so this time I’ll go purely with my gut. The teams don’t score all that many goals in their head-to-head meetings, but something tells me we’ll see an exciting match.
Pre-Match Facts
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Motivation
Birmingham lost to Middlesbrough at home in 5 out of 6 last matches.
W22.31
In 6 out of last 7 home matches, Birmingham scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)1.81
In 9 out of 12 last away matches, Middlesbrough concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)1.81
In 13 out of last 17 away matches, Middlesbrough scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.65
In 5 last matches at home, Birmingham concedes from Middlesbrough in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.65
In 9 out of 12 last matches involving Middlesbrough, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.64
In 13 out of 17 last matches where Middlesbrough played away, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.64
Birmingham scores under 2 goals against Middlesbrough in 14 out of 17 last matches.
IT1U (1.5)1.51
Middlesbrough concedesaway in 11 out of 12 last matches.
IT1O (0.5)1.31
The last 10 away matches involving Middlesbrough did not end in a draw.
121.3
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several first-team players, including defender Дион Сандерсон. The squad is also missing several rotation players. The away side will be missing several key players, including midfielder Даэл Фрай, and are also missing several rotation players.