FootyMAD's Middlesbrough match preview

Last updated : 27 December 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Barnsley v Middlesbrough fixture

Barnsley play host to Middlesbrough at Oakwell on Monday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 21 games played, Tykes have recorded 8 wins, and Middlesbrough have come away with 7 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Barnsley was more than a decade ago, in April 1995, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Division One match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
1994/1995Sat 22 AprBarnsley1-1MiddlesbroughCHMP
1994/1995Tue 14 MarMiddlesbrough1 - 1BarnsleyCHMP
1993/1994Tue 26 AprMiddlesbrough5 - 0BarnsleyCHMP
1993/1994Tue 24 AugBarnsley1 - 4MiddlesbroughCHMP
1991/1992Mon 13 AprMiddlesbrough0 - 1BarnsleyCHMP
1991/1992Tue 05 NovBarnsley2 - 1MiddlesbroughCHMP
1991/1992Tue 29 OctMiddlesbrough1 - 0BarnsleyLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Barnsley have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. The Tykes's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Middlesbrough's away form is none too clever either, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Boro, and 6 goals against.

Barnsley find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 27 points from their 21 matches. Middlesbrough's 32 points from 23 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Barnsley62409710
Middlesbrough62131097

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Oakwell for the Tykes and the Madmen are unable to see past Middlesbrough claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Barnsley Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 3 games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Middlesbrough Last drawn game 6 outings ago.