vs Prediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Birmingham are eighth with 10 points after seven rounds: two wins, four draws and one defeat, 10 goals scored and 9 conceded. At home they are unbeaten: three draws in as many games, 5 goals scored and 5 conceded. Their last five outings brought two wins, two draws and one defeat, with a win in the most recent round. Middlesbrough are fourth with 13 points from six rounds: four wins, one draw and one defeat, 12 goals scored and 8 conceded. Away from home the record is one win, one draw and one defeat in three games, 3 goals scored and 3 conceded. Their last five matches produced three wins, one draw and one defeat, with a win in the most recent round. The competition average is 2.89 goals per game. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.