Based on last 50 matches in "England. Championship", up to 01/21/2020
To build a prediction for the Middlesbrough - Birmingham match, scheduled for 21 January 2020, several key factors could influence the outcome. Middlesbrough have played 50 matches, in which they won 18 of them, drew 14 times and lost 18 matches. Birmingham, having played 50 matches, won 14 times, drew 15 matches and lost 21 defeats. In the league, Middlesbrough average 1 goals scored per game and 1.2 conceded. Birmingham average 1.2 scored and 1.5 conceded. These sides last met on 3 October 2019 at Birmingham's ground, where the home side came out on top.
Pre-Match Facts
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Motivation
Birmingham concedes over 2 goals in 4 out of 7 last matches.
IT1O (2.5)4.64
In 4 out of 5 last matches, Middlesbrough won the first half.
1st Half - W12.73
In 4 out of 5 last matches, Middlesbrough won the first half against Birmingham.
1st Half - W12.73
In 7 last matches involving Middlesbrough and Birmingham against each other, a draw was recorded in the second half.
2nd Half - X2.48
In 6 out of last 7 away matches, Birmingham scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)2.08
In 5 out of 6 last matches, Middlesbrough scores against Birmingham in the first half.
1st Half - IT1O (0.5)1.95
In 6 out of 7 last matches where Birmingham played away, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.82
Middlesbrough scores under 2 goals in 19 out of last 24 home matches.
IT1U (1.5)1.71
In 6 out of 8 last matches, Middlesbrough scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)1.68
In 15 last matches, Birmingham concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)1.68
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several first-team players, including defender Даниэль Айяла. The squad is also missing several rotation players. The away side will be missing several key players, including defender Харли Дин, and are also missing several rotation players. Several more Birmingham players may also miss out.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Энди Вулмер (England). Over the last 84 matches, he has shown 221 yellow cards (averaging 2.6 per match) and 10 red cards (averaging 0.1 per match), making him one of the most lenient referees. He has awarded a penalty in 11% of matches (9 out of 84). Based on this statistic, an under on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.