History of the Birmingham City v Middlesbrough fixture
Blues prepare to entertain Middlesbrough at St. Andrew's on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive home record. The Blues are clearly on top, having won 29 and lost only 7 of the 49 games played between the sides.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at St. Andrew's was less than a year ago, in December 2004, with Blues running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Premiership match.
For a detailed head-to-head between the two sides, click hereRecent encounters between the teams: 2004/2005 Sun 26 Dec Birmingham C. 2-0 Middlesbrough PREM 2004/2005 Sat 11 Sep Middlesbrough 2 - 1 Birmingham C. PREM 2003/2004 Sat 20 Mar Middlesbrough 5 - 3 Birmingham C. PREM 2003/2004 Wed 03 Mar Birmingham C. 3 - 1 Middlesbrough PREM 2002/2003 Sat 26 Apr Birmingham C. 3 - 0 Middlesbrough PREM 2002/2003 Sat 21 Sep Middlesbrough 1 - 0 Birmingham C. PREM 1997/1998 Sat 07 Feb Birmingham C. 1 - 1 Middlesbrough CHMP
Recent respective form guides
Birmingham City have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1 of their last six. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Blues in those games, with 5 conceded.
Middlesbrough have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. Only 3 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 leaked at the wrong end.
The Blues find themselves down in 14th position in the league having picked up 1 point from their 2 matches played this season. Middlesbrough are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 1 points from 2 matches.
For detailed team form guides throughout the leagues, click hereCurrent form guides: P W D L F A Birmingham C. 6 2 2 2 6 6 Middlesbrough 6 1 4 1 3 4
STB prediction ...
The match against Middlesbrough is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Blues in a close run game. Home WinSequence statistics: Birmingham C. 4 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.Middlesbrough Not won in previous 4 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.