FootyMad attempt to assist you with their form guide as Middlesbrough take on Peterborough United in a Championship match on 31st December 2011 at 15:00.

Footymad preview History of the Middlesbrough v Peterborough United fixture

Peterborough United face a trip to Middlesbrough at Riverside Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. Most of the previous meetings have ended up in defeat for the Posh.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in February 2010, the Boro carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Championship match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 26 Nov Peterborough 1 - 1 Middlesbrough Championship
2011/2012 Wed 24 Aug Peterborough 0 - 2 Middlesbrough League Cup
2009/2010 Sat 13 Feb Middlesbrough 1-0 Peterborough Championship
2009/2010 Sat 28 Nov Peterborough 2 - 2 Middlesbrough Championship
1993/1994 Sat 12 Feb Peterborough 1 - 0 Middlesbrough League Division One
1993/1994 Sat 30 Oct Middlesbrough 1 - 1 Peterborough League Division One
1991/1992 Wed 12 Feb Middlesbrough 1 - 0 Peterborough League Cup

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

Recent respective form guides

Middlesbrough have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These games have seen the Boro score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

In complete contrast to Middlesbrough, Peterborough United are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Posh's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Middlesbrough are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 44 points from 23 games.

Peterborough United see themselves just below half way in the npower Championship, showing a record of 31 points from their 23 games played so far,

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Middlesbrough 6 4 1 1 7 5 13
Peterborough United 6 2 2 2 9 9 8

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 Posh have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Middlesbrough 4 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Peterborough United 4 games since last defeat.

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here