FootyMAD's Newcastle United match preview

Last updated : 12 March 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Middlesbrough v Newcastle United fixture

Middlesbrough prepare to entertain Newcastle United at Riverside Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 62 games played, Boro have recorded 28 wins, and Newcastle Utd. have come away with 15 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Riverside Stadium was just last season, in November 2008, when they played out a goalless draw 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:
2009/2010Sun 20 DecNewcastle Utd.2 - 0MiddlesbroughCHMP
2008/2009Mon 11 MayNewcastle Utd.3 - 1MiddlesbroughPREM
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

Recent respective form guides

Middlesbrough have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These games have seen the Boro score just 6 goals, though they have conceded 3.

Newcastle Utd. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. While the Magpies have hit 5 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Middlesbrough's 47 points from 35 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Newcastle Utd. are leading the way in the Coca-Cola Championship, with their 34 games giving them a return of 72 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Middlesbrough6303559
Newcastle Utd.641116713

FootyMad's prediction ...

Boro go into their game against Newcastle Utd. in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Middlesbrough Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Newcastle Utd. Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.