Match analysis
EnglandChampionship
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
Middlesbrough got the job done on Saturday 19 December 2015, winning 3-0 away at Brighton (Championship). Middlesbrough went in 2-0 ahead at half-time and kept their noses in front.
The head-to-head covers 11 games since March 2012, and Brighton have won four, Middlesbrough have taken four and three were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Brighton vs Middlesbrough prediction page.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| BrightonHome | Rating | MiddlesbroughAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,584 | Overall | 1,643 |
| 1,569 | Match venue | 1,536 |
| 1,569 | At home | 1,654 |
| 1,523 | Away | 1,536 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,469 | Attack | 1,496 |
| 1,577 | Defence | 1,681 |
| 1,464 | Home attack | 1,525 |
| 1,442 | Away attack | 1,465 |
| 1,586 | Home defence | 1,711 |
| 1,584 | Away defence | 1,574 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,348 | Goal environment | 1,467 |
| 1,452 | Home goals | 1,453 |
| 1,397 | Away goals | 1,513 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,581 | Close games | 1,574 |
| 1,585 | Winning margin | 1,659 |
Match venue compares Brighton at home with Middlesbrough 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.