Match Details
The match between Burnley and Middlesbrough is scheduled to take place on December 6, 2024, at Turf Moor. It will be a Championship fixture in the regular season – Matchday 19. The odds for this match are as follows: Local Winner (Burnley) – 2.32, Draw – 3.34, Away Winner (Middlesbrough) – 3.12.
Head-to-Head Comparison
In previous encounters between these two teams, Burnley has had the upper hand with three wins out of their last five meetings. In those matches, they scored an average of two goals per game while conceding only one goal on average against Middlesbrough.
Team Form: Burnley
Burnley has been performing exceptionally well recently with four wins in their last six matches across all competitions. They have shown great defensive solidity by keeping clean sheets in four of those games and scoring a total of six goals.
Their strong form can also be seen in the Championship standings where they currently sit second with 36 points from their first 18 matches played. With a goal difference of +17, it’s clear that Burnley possesses both offensive firepower and defensive stability.
In their most recent match against Stoke City away from home, Burnley secured a convincing victory with a scoreline of 0-2 thanks to goals from Jay Rodriguez and Josh Brownhill.
Team Form: Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough has also been enjoying success lately with four wins in their last six matches overall but suffered defeats twice during this period as well.
When playing away from home specifically though they’ve won four times out of eight fixtures so far this season which demonstrates good performance levels when not playing at Riverside Stadium.
Currently sitting fifth in the Championship standings with 30 points, Middlesbrough has shown their attacking prowess by scoring a total of 32 goals in the league.
In their most recent match against Hull City at home, they secured a comfortable victory with a scoreline of 3-1. Finn Azaz and Tommy Conway were among the scorers for Middlesbrough on that occasion.
Key Players
For Burnley, Jay Rodriguez has been in fine form recently, contributing crucial goals to help his team secure victories. Josh Brownhill is another player who has impressed with his performances in midfield, providing both defensive stability and creative spark going forward.
Middlesbrough’s attack has been led by Tommy Conway and Finn Azaz. Both players have consistently found the back of the net and will be key figures for Middlesbrough as they aim to continue their strong run of form.
Statistical Insights
Burnley boasts an impressive defensive record this season, having conceded only six goals in 18 Championship matches so far. Their solid defense combined with efficient goal-scoring makes them a formidable opponent for any team.
On the other hand, Middlesbrough’s strength lies in their attacking capabilities as evidenced by their tally of 32 goals scored thus far.
Both teams have displayed consistency when it comes to finding the back of the net regularly throughout this campaign.
Prediction: Burnley vs Middlesbrough
Based on current form and historical head-to-head records between these two teams, we predict that Burnley will emerge victorious from this encounter with a narrow margin of one goal separating them from Middlesbrough. The game is expected to be tightly contested due to both sides’ strong defenses but ultimately decided by individual brilliance or set-piece situations where Burnley may hold an advantage over their opponents.
Burnley 1 – 0 Middlesbrough
