History of the Middlesbrough v Blackpool fixture
Blackpool face a trip to Middlesbrough at Riverside Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Seasiders will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 19 and win only 6 of the 30 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Riverside Stadium was just last season, in November 2011, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Tue 18 Sep | Blackpool | 4 - 1 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 2011/2012 | Mon 02 Jan | Blackpool | 3 - 0 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 19 Nov | Middlesbrough | 2-2 | Blackpool | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 16 Feb | Blackpool | 2 - 0 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 08 Dec | Middlesbrough | 0 - 3 | Blackpool | Championship |
| 1986/1987 | Sat 21 Mar | Blackpool | 0 - 1 | Middlesbrough | Third Division |
| 1986/1987 | Sat 15 Nov | Middlesbrough | 3 - 0 | Blackpool | F.A. Cup |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Middlesbrough have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 13 goals for the Boro, with 5 goals against.
Blackpool have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Seasiders's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 11 goals for and 9 against.
Middlesbrough are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 41 points from 23 games.
Blackpool's 33 points from 24 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 9 |
| Blackpool | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 9 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Neither team is setting the world alight, and we think this game will result in a narrow home win for the Boro. Home win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 7 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 9 . |
| Blackpool | Previous 2 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 2 away matches. No win in the 2 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here