West Brom 0-1 Middlesbrough

Current streaks

Recent form

West Brom

West Brom has been in impressive form recently, sitting atop the Championship table with 16 points from 7 games. Their last six matches have seen a strong run of four consecutive wins, only interrupted by a draw against Leeds United and a recent loss to Sheffield Wednesday. The team has been defensively solid, keeping 4 clean sheets and conceding only 0.67 goals per game on average. Offensively, they've been consistent, scoring 1.5 goals per game. The 3-0 victory against Portsmouth stands out as their highest-scoring game in this period. Interestingly, their matches have been evenly split between high and low-scoring affairs, with 50% of games seeing over 2.5 goals and 50% under. Despite the recent loss, West Brom's overall form suggests they are strong contenders in the Championship this season.

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough's recent form has been inconsistent, with two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six games across all competitions. The team has shown resilience in the Championship, currently sitting in 8th position with 11 points from 7 games. A notable high-scoring game was the 5-0 defeat to Stoke City in the League Cup, which stands out as an anomaly compared to their other recent results. Their defense has been fairly solid in league play, keeping two clean sheets in their last three Championship matches. However, their goal-scoring output has been modest, averaging just 1.17 goals per game. Interestingly, 67% of their recent games have seen under 2.5 goals, suggesting a trend towards tighter, lower-scoring contests. Despite the mixed results, Middlesbrough's ability to bounce back from losses with positive results indicates a competitive spirit within the team.

Recent home/away form

West Brom

West Brom's recent home form shows a positive trend, with the team currently on a three-game unbeaten streak in competitive matches, including two consecutive 1-0 victories in the Championship. Their defensive performance at home has been particularly impressive, with three clean sheets in their last four games across all competitions. While the goal-scoring output has been modest, with only five goals in the last six home games, their ability to secure tight wins has been crucial to their current league-leading position. The team's tendency to play low-scoring matches is evident, with 67% of their recent home games featuring under 2.5 goals. Despite a couple of friendly losses, West Brom's competitive home form appears solid, contributing to their strong start in the Championship.

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough's recent away form shows a mixed bag of results, with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 6 away games. Notably, they've maintained a solid defensive record, conceding only 0.83 goals per game and keeping 3 clean sheets. Their attacking prowess is evident with an average of 1.67 goals scored per game, contributing to a positive goal difference of 5. The team has been involved in some high-scoring encounters, particularly the friendly against Doncaster Rovers which ended in a thrilling 3-5 victory for Middlesbrough. Interestingly, 67% of their away games have seen under 2.5 goals, suggesting a tendency towards tighter, low-scoring matches. Despite their recent loss to Sunderland, Middlesbrough's overall away performance has been respectable, with impressive wins against Cardiff City and Leeds United, the latter being a commanding 3-0 victory in the League Cup.