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Middlesbrough prepare to entertain Newcastle United at Riverside Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Boro have the slight edge, having won 23 of the 51 games compared to Newcastle's 12 wins.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Riverside Stadium was less than a year ago, in March 2003, the Boro carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Premiership match.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2002/2003 | Wed 05 Mar | Middlesbrough | 1-0 | Newcastle | PREM |
| 2002/2003 | Mon 04 Nov | Newcastle | 2 - 0 | Middlesbrough | PREM |
| 2001/2002 | Wed 26 Dec | Newcastle | 3 - 0 | Middlesbrough | PREM |
| 2001/2002 | Sat 08 Sep | Middlesbrough | 1 - 4 | Newcastle | PREM |
| 2000/2001 | Sat 17 Mar | Newcastle | 1 - 2 | Middlesbrough | PREM |
| 2000/2001 | Mon 16 Oct | Middlesbrough | 1 - 3 | Newcastle | PREM |
| 1999/2000 | Tue 02 May | Middlesbrough | 2 - 2 | Newcastle | PREM |
Recent respective form guides
Middlesbrough have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Newcastle have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Magpies's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 10 goals for and 9 against.
Middlesbrough are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 7 points from 8 matches. Newcastle are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclaycard Premiership with a return of just 6 points from their 7 games thus far.
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| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Middlesbrough | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 9 |
| Newcastle | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 8 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Boro. Score draw
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Middlesbrough | 9 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 6 . |
| Newcastle | Not won in previous 3 away matches. Last drawn game 4 outings ago. |