Match analysis
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Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
Aston Villa got the job done on Saturday 12 May 2018, winning 1-0 away at Middlesbrough (Championship). Aston Villa led 1-0 at the break and saw it out.
Middlesbrough and Aston Villa have met eight times since September 2017: Middlesbrough have won one, Aston Villa have taken five and two were drawn. Our Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa prediction page has every tip on this pairing.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| MiddlesbroughHome | Rating | Aston VillaAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,579 | Overall | 1,582 |
| 1,643 | Match venue | 1,492 |
| 1,643 | At home | 1,626 |
| 1,526 | Away | 1,492 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,542 | Attack | 1,501 |
| 1,591 | Defence | 1,608 |
| 1,523 | Home attack | 1,538 |
| 1,517 | Away attack | 1,440 |
| 1,682 | Home defence | 1,598 |
| 1,548 | Away defence | 1,574 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,422 | Goal environment | 1,430 |
| 1,405 | Home goals | 1,497 |
| 1,517 | Away goals | 1,433 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,492 | Close games | 1,551 |
| 1,603 | Winning margin | 1,598 |
Match venue compares Middlesbrough at home with Aston Villa away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.