Match analysis
EnglandChampionship
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
Middlesbrough got the job done on Tuesday 8 April 2014, winning 3-1 at home to Birmingham (Championship). Middlesbrough led 2-1 at the break and saw it out.
In 26 meetings since March 2012, Middlesbrough have won 14, Birmingham have taken six and six were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Middlesbrough vs Birmingham prediction page.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| MiddlesbroughHome | Rating | BirminghamAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,511 | Overall | 1,441 |
| 1,557 | Match venue | 1,527 |
| 1,557 | At home | 1,418 |
| 1,412 | Away | 1,527 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,441 | Attack | 1,508 |
| 1,584 | Defence | 1,457 |
| 1,468 | Home attack | 1,468 |
| 1,429 | Away attack | 1,518 |
| 1,599 | Home defence | 1,463 |
| 1,500 | Away defence | 1,521 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,523 | Goal environment | 1,643 |
| 1,482 | Home goals | 1,547 |
| 1,542 | Away goals | 1,597 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,468 | Close games | 1,447 |
| 1,527 | Winning margin | 1,436 |
Match venue compares Middlesbrough at home with Birmingham 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.