FootyMAD's Middlesbrough match preview

Last updated : 26 October 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Manchester United v Middlesbrough fixture

Man. Utd. prepare to entertain Middlesbrough at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Red Devils are clearly on top, having won 37 and lost only 13 of the 62 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Old Trafford was less than a year ago, in April 2007, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Premiership match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 21 AprMan. Utd.1-1MiddlesbroughPREM
2006/2007Mon 19 MarMan. Utd.1 - 0MiddlesbroughFAC
2006/2007Sat 10 MarMiddlesbrough2 - 2Man. Utd.FAC
2006/2007Sat 02 DecMiddlesbrough1 - 2Man. Utd.PREM
2005/2006Mon 01 MayMan. Utd.0 - 0MiddlesbroughPREM
2005/2006Sat 29 OctMiddlesbrough4 - 1Man. Utd.PREM
2004/2005Sat 29 JanMan. Utd.3 - 0MiddlesbroughFAC

Recent respective form guides

Manchester United have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. The Red Devils have scored 9 and conceded 2 during this period.

In complete contrast to Man. Utd., Middlesbrough are having a torrid time on their travels, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. Boro have conceded 12 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Man. Utd. sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 23 points from their 10 games. Middlesbrough are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 8 points from 10 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Man. Utd.650114515
Middlesbrough60153141

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Man. Utd. fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Red Devils. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Man. Utd. 7 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 5 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 12 .
Middlesbrough Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
An overall losing run of 4 games.
No win in the 6 most recent games.