Based on last 50 matches in "England. Championship", up to 01/02/2023
To build a prediction for the Birmingham - Middlesbrough match, scheduled for 2 January 2023, several key factors could influence the outcome. Birmingham have played 50 matches, in which they won 12 of them, drew 17 times and lost 21 matches. Middlesbrough, having played 50 matches, won 22 times, drew 11 matches and lost 17 defeats. In the league, Birmingham average 1.1 goals scored per game and 1.5 conceded. Middlesbrough average 1.5 scored and 1.2 conceded. These sides last met on 4 October 2022 at Middlesbrough's ground, where the home side came out on top.
In 4 out of 5 last matches at home, Birmingham lost the first half to Middlesbrough.
1st Half - W22.96
In 7 out of 8 last matches, Middlesbrough won the second half.
2nd Half - W22.656
In 11 out of 14 last away matches, Middlesbrough concedes in the first half.
1st Half - IT1O (0.5)2.63
In 6 last matches involving Middlesbrough, over over 2 goals were scored.
TO (2.5)2.368
In 7 last matches of Middlesbrough away, over over 2 goals were scored.
TO (2.5)2.368
In 5 out of 6 last matches at home, Birmingham concedes from Middlesbrough in the first half.
1st Half - IT2O (0.5)2.12
In 6 out of 7 last matches where Middlesbrough played away, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes2.035
In 8 last matches, Middlesbrough scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.77
In last 5 away matches, Middlesbrough scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.77
In 6 out of 7 last matches at home, Birmingham concedes from Middlesbrough in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.77
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several first-team players, including defender Харли Дин. The squad is also missing several rotation players, with several other players also doubtful. The away side will be missing a first-team player - midfielder Анферни Дейкстел, and are also missing several rotation players.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Дин Уайтстоун (England). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 256 yellow cards (averaging 2.6 per match) and 7 red cards (averaging 0.1 per match), making him one of the most lenient referees. He has awarded a penalty in 22% of matches (22 out of 100). Based on this statistic, an under on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.