Middlesbrough vs Norwich

Middlesbrough arrive at this fixture with real wind in their sails, having picked up 10 points from their last 5 games. With 8 goals in their last 5, their attack has been a real threat, while defensively they have conceded relatively few (1.2 per game). The defensive numbers for Middlesbrough read 1.2 goals conceded per game — an area that could prove costly against dangerous attackers.

Turning to Norwich, their recent form paints a contrasting picture. Recent form suggests Norwich are in red-hot form — 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses in their last 5. They have scored freely averaging 1.8 goals per game, while conceding 1.4. Looking at the head-to-head record, the last 6 meetings have produced 2 Middlesbrough wins, 2 Norwich wins and 2 draws. These meetings have generally delivered a steady flow of goals, averaging 2.8 goals per match.

The statistics point towards an open game here. Both teams have been involved in matches with plenty of goalmouth action recently, and the tactical setup suggests a similar pattern could emerge. Expect a closely fought contest between two evenly matched sides. The result may well come down to which team is more clinical in the final third.

This is a closely contested fixture, with the data suggesting a draw (23%) is the most likely outcome. The predicted scoreline of 3-2 reflects the evenly matched nature of the contest. Confidence here is modest at 45%, reflecting just how hard this fixture is to call. Whatever unfolds, this Championship contest is not to be missed.