FM Preview: Crystal Palace v Middlesbrough 16 Feb 2013

Last updated : 15 February 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Crystal Palace v Middlesbrough fixture

Crystal Palace prepare to entertain Middlesbrough at Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Eagles are clearly on top, winning 54.55% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Selhurst Park was just last season, in September 2011, the Eagles carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League Cup match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 25 Aug Middlesbrough 2 - 1 Crystal Palace Championship
2011/2012 Sat 04 Feb Middlesbrough 0 - 0 Crystal Palace Championship
2011/2012 Tue 20 Sep Crystal Palace 2-1 Middlesbrough League Cup
2011/2012 Sat 17 Sep Crystal Palace 0 - 1 Middlesbrough Championship
2010/2011 Sat 05 Feb Crystal Palace 1 - 0 Middlesbrough Championship
2010/2011 Sat 06 Nov Middlesbrough 2 - 1 Crystal Palace Championship
2009/2010 Sat 03 Apr Middlesbrough 1 - 1 Crystal Palace Championship

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Recent respective form guides

Crystal Palace haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Eagles in those games, with 5 conceded.

The away form of Middlesbrough is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the Boro have hit 5 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Crystal Palace's total of 52 points from their 31 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower Championship.

Middlesbrough's total of 50 points from their 31 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower Championship.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Crystal Palace 6 1 2 3 5 9 5
Middlesbrough 6 2 0 4 6 11 6

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but we think that Eagles's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Middlesbrough. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Crystal Palace Unbeaten in the last 15 home games.
Middlesbrough Lost each of the previous 5 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
Last drawn game 20 outings ago.

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