FootyMAD's Middlesbrough match preview

Last updated : 01 October 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Aston Villa v Middlesbrough fixture

Aston Villa prepare to entertain Middlesbrough at Villa Park on Sunday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Villans are clearly on top, having won 38 and lost only 14 of the 65 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Villa Park was less than a year ago, in March 2005, with Aston Villa running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Premiership match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 05 MarAston Villa2-0MiddlesbroughPREM
2004/2005Sat 18 DecMiddlesbrough3 - 0Aston VillaPREM
2003/2004Sat 24 AprMiddlesbrough1 - 2Aston VillaPREM
2003/2004Sat 08 NovAston Villa0 - 2MiddlesbroughPREM
2002/2003Tue 28 JanMiddlesbrough2 - 5Aston VillaPREM
2002/2003Sat 28 DecAston Villa1 - 0MiddlesbroughPREM
2001/2002Sat 06 AprMiddlesbrough2 - 1Aston VillaPREM

Recent respective form guides

Aston Villa losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Middlesbrough have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The Boro's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 6 goals for and 5 against.

Aston Villa find themselves struggling down in 15th position in the league having picked up 6 points from their 7 matches. Middlesbrough see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premiership, showing a record of 8 points from their 7 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aston Villa622212118
Middlesbrough6222578

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Aston Villa only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Aston Villa Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Middlesbrough Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.