FootyMAD's Middlesbrough match preview

Last updated : 08 September 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Arsenal v Middlesbrough fixture

Arsenal prepare to entertain Middlesbrough at The Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Gunners are clearly on top, having won 38 and lost only 7 of the 59 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Highbury was less than a year ago, in January 2006, with Arsenal annihilating their visitors 7-0 in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 14 JanArsenal7-0MiddlesbroughPREM
2005/2006Sat 10 SepMiddlesbrough2 - 1ArsenalPREM
2004/2005Sat 09 AprMiddlesbrough0 - 1ArsenalPREM
2004/2005Sun 22 AugArsenal5 - 3MiddlesbroughPREM
2003/2004Tue 03 FebMiddlesbrough2 - 1ArsenalLGEC
2003/2004Sat 24 JanArsenal4 - 1MiddlesbroughFAC
2003/2004Tue 20 JanArsenal0 - 1MiddlesbroughLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Arsenal are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Gunners in those games, with 6 conceded.

In complete contrast to Arsenal, Middlesbrough are having a torrid time on their travels, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. Boro have conceded 7 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Arsenal are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 1 points from 2 matches. Middlesbrough are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 3 points from 3 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Arsenal631211710
Middlesbrough61145144

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Arsenal fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Gunners. Home win

Sequence statistics:
ArsenalNo sequences of note
MiddlesbroughLost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 6 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.