Derby County 1-0 Middlesbrough

Current streaks

Recent form

Derby County

Derby County's recent form presents a mixed picture with some concerning trends. The team has experienced a three-game losing streak in their last five matches, indicating a struggle for consistency. Notably, their defensive record is particularly worrying, having conceded 16 goals in their last 6 games, an average of 2.67 per game, and failing to keep a single clean sheet. On the positive side, Derby has shown an ability to score, netting 10 goals in this period (1.67 per game). The games have been high-scoring affairs, with all six matches seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 83% of the encounters. Two particularly high-scoring games stand out: a 4-3 loss to Barnsley and a 4-2 defeat against Blackburn Rovers. Despite these challenges, Derby managed to start their competitive season with a win in the League Cup, which could provide a morale boost as they look to improve their league position from 18th.

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough's recent form has been impressive, with a notable run of five consecutive wins across all competitions, including friendlies and their Championship opener. Their defensive prowess is particularly striking, with five clean sheets in their last six matches, conceding only three goals in total. The team's attacking capabilities were on full display in their high-scoring friendly against Doncaster Rovers, which ended in a 5-3 victory. Middlesbrough's goal-scoring average of 1.83 goals per game, combined with their solid defensive record of only 0.5 goals conceded per game, demonstrates a well-balanced team performance. Their strong start to the Championship season, securing three points from their first game, has positioned them 8th in the league table. The fact that 67% of their recent matches have seen under 2.5 goals suggests a tendency towards tighter, more controlled games, which has contributed to their successful run of results.

Recent home/away form

Derby County

Derby County's recent home form has been impressive, with the team winning five out of their last six matches at Pride Park. They are currently on a three-game winning streak at home, including victories in both competitive and friendly matches. The team has been particularly strong defensively, keeping three clean sheets in their last six home games. However, there was a notable outlier in their 4-0 defeat to Chesterfield in a friendly match, which stands out as the only loss and the highest-scoring game in this period. Despite this setback, Derby County has bounced back well, winning their subsequent home matches. Their goal-scoring record is solid, averaging 1.67 goals per game, while their defensive record, excluding the anomalous Chesterfield friendly, has been excellent.

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough's recent away form shows a mix of results, with 3 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last 6 games. Notably, they've been involved in two high-scoring matches: a 5-3 victory against Doncaster Rovers in a friendly and an impressive 4-1 win over Cardiff City in the Championship. The team has demonstrated offensive prowess, scoring 11 goals in these 6 games (1.83 goals per game), while maintaining a decent defensive record with 2 clean sheets and conceding 1.17 goals per game. Their ability to score consistently is evident, with goals in 5 out of 6 games, though they've also shown they can keep things tight, with 67% of their matches featuring under 2.5 goals. The team's positive goal difference of 4 and their 8th position in the league suggest they're performing well on the road, making them a formidable opponent in away fixtures.