FootyMAD's Middlesbrough match preview

Last updated : 01 May 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Liverpool v Middlesbrough fixture

Liverpool prepare to entertain Middlesbrough at Anfield on Sunday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Reds are clearly on top, having won 35 and lost only 14 of the 65 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Anfield was just last season, in February 2003, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 22 NovMiddlesbrough0 - 0LiverpoolPREM
2002/2003Sat 08 FebLiverpool1-1MiddlesbroughPREM
2002/2003Sat 09 NovMiddlesbrough1 - 0LiverpoolPREM
2001/2002Sat 16 MarMiddlesbrough1 - 2LiverpoolPREM
2001/2002Sat 08 DecLiverpool2 - 0MiddlesbroughPREM
2000/2001Sat 20 JanLiverpool0 - 0MiddlesbroughPREM
2000/2001Tue 26 DecMiddlesbrough1 - 0LiverpoolPREM

Recent respective form guides

Liverpool have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The Reds have scored 9 and conceded 2 during this period.

The away form of Middlesbrough is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. Boro have conceded 9 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Liverpool sit in a healthy 4th in the league, and have picked up 53 points from their 35 games. Middlesbrough see themselves just below half way in the Barclaycard Premiership, showing a record of 45 points from their 35 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Liverpool6222758
Middlesbrough6222768

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Middlesbrough is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Reds in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Liverpool Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Middlesbrough Not won in previous 6 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.