FootyMAD's Middlesbrough match preview

Last updated : 10 May 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Newcastle United v Middlesbrough fixture

Newcastle Utd. prepare to entertain Middlesbrough at St. James' Park on Monday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Magpies are clearly on top, having won 30 and lost only 12 of the 59 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at St. James' Park was just last season, in February 2008, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Premier League match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 29 NovMiddlesbrough0 - 0Newcastle Utd.PREM
2007/2008Sun 03 FebNewcastle Utd.1-1MiddlesbroughPREM
2007/2008Sun 26 AugMiddlesbrough2 - 2Newcastle Utd.PREM
2006/2007Sat 03 MarNewcastle Utd.0 - 0MiddlesbroughPREM
2006/2007Sun 22 OctMiddlesbrough1 - 0Newcastle Utd.PREM
2005/2006Sun 09 AprMiddlesbrough1 - 2Newcastle Utd.PREM
2005/2006Mon 02 JanNewcastle Utd.2 - 2MiddlesbroughPREM

Recent respective form guides

Newcastle United need to improve on their recent home record of just 3 draws from the previous six. Magpies have conceded a disappointing 8 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.

The away form of Middlesbrough is pretty dire, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. Boro have conceded 14 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Newcastle Utd. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premier League with a return of just 31 points from their 35 games thus far. Middlesbrough are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premier League with a return of just 31 points from their 35 games thus far.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Newcastle Utd.60242102
Middlesbrough61144104

FootyMad's prediction ...

Newcastle Utd. are in pretty poor form at home recently, and the FootyMad are looking no further than a solitary point from this game. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Newcastle Utd. Failed to win in previous 9 home matches.
Not won in the 10 most recent games.
Middlesbrough Lost each of the previous 5 away matches.
Not won in previous 8 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.