Middlesbrough 2-2 Portsmouth

Current streaks

Recent form

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough's recent form shows a mix of promising results and areas for improvement. The team is currently sitting in 11th position in the league with 3 points from 2 games. They've had a strong run of four consecutive wins across all competitions, including a notable 3-0 victory against Leeds United in the League Cup, before their most recent league defeat to Derby County. Their defensive record is particularly impressive, with 4 clean sheets in their last 6 games and only conceding 0.67 goals per game on average. However, their attacking output has been somewhat inconsistent, with 67% of their games seeing under 2.5 goals. The standout match in terms of scoring was the 5-3 friendly win against Doncaster Rovers, which significantly boosted their goals scored average to 1.67 per game. Despite the recent loss, Middlesbrough's overall form suggests they are a solid defensive unit with potential for offensive improvement.

Portsmouth

Portsmouth's recent form has been somewhat inconsistent, with only one win in their last six matches. Their current league position of 16th reflects this mixed performance. The team has shown resilience in drawing three of their last six games, including an exciting 3-3 draw against Leeds United in the Championship. Defensively, Portsmouth has managed two clean sheets, but they've also struggled to find the back of the net consistently, scoring just six goals across these six matches. Their games tend to be low-scoring affairs, with 83% of their recent matches seeing under 2.5 goals. The high-scoring exception was the 3-3 draw with Leeds, which stands out as an anomaly in their recent goal-shy performances. Despite their challenges, Portsmouth has avoided any extended losing streaks, alternating between draws and losses in their last four competitive matches.

Recent home/away form

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough's recent home form has been impressive, with a notable four-game winning streak spanning from April to August 2024. Their last six home matches have yielded five wins and only one loss, showcasing a strong performance at their home ground. The team has been particularly prolific in attack, scoring 13 goals in these six games, averaging 2.17 goals per game. Defensively, they've been solid as well, keeping four clean sheets. The match against Leeds United stands out as a high-scoring affair, ending in a 4-3 defeat for Middlesbrough. Despite this loss, the team has bounced back with three consecutive wins, including two in competitive matches. Their goal difference of +8 over these six games highlights their overall dominance at home.

Portsmouth

Portsmouth's recent away form presents an interesting mix of results and statistics. The team has shown a strong offensive capability, scoring an impressive 12 goals in their last 6 away games, averaging 2 goals per match. Defensively, they've been relatively solid, conceding 1.17 goals per game and maintaining 2 clean sheets. Notably, Portsmouth enjoyed a three-game winning streak in their friendlies, showcasing their potential. The most recent match against Leeds United stands out as a high-scoring affair, ending in a 3-3 draw, which exemplifies the team's ability to compete offensively even against tough Championship opposition. However, their last competitive away game resulted in a 2-0 loss to Charlton, indicating some inconsistency in their performances. With an equal split between games going over and under 2.5 goals, Portsmouth's away matches promise to be unpredictable and potentially exciting for spectators.