History of the Middlesbrough v Leeds United fixture
Leeds United face a trip to Middlesbrough at Riverside Stadium at lunchtime on Sunday, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 43 games played, Whites have recorded 10 wins, and Middlesbrough have come away with 18 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Riverside Stadium was just last season, in October 2010, with Leeds United inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Boro in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 13 Aug | Leeds Utd. | 0 - 1 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 01 Jan | Leeds Utd. | 1 - 1 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 16 Oct | Middlesbrough | 1-2 | Leeds Utd. | Championship |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 31 Jan | Leeds Utd. | 0 - 3 | Middlesbrough | Premiership |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 30 Aug | Middlesbrough | 2 - 3 | Leeds Utd. | Premiership |
| 2002/2003 | Sat 15 Mar | Leeds Utd. | 2 - 3 | Middlesbrough | Premiership |
| 2002/2003 | Sat 26 Oct | Middlesbrough | 2 - 2 | Leeds Utd. | Premiership |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Middlesbrough have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 in the wrong end.
Leeds United have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. The Whites's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 5 goals for and 4 against.
Middlesbrough are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 59 points from 34 games.
Leeds United's 50 points from 35 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 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 12 |
| Leeds United | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 5 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Boro, as the Whites have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 5 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 6 . |
| Leeds United | Previous 2 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 3 away matches. No win in the 3 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here