Birmingham City make the journey north to face Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium in a highly anticipated Championship encounter this weekend.
Team Form and Pre-Match Context
The hosts, Middlesbrough, currently sit third in the Championship table and boast an impressive record of being undefeated at home under manager Rob Edwards. However, their form has stuttered slightly with no wins in their last three league games. This dip has coincided with speculation surrounding Edwards' future, with Premier League side Wolves reportedly showing interest in the Boro boss.
Birmingham City, managed by Chris Davies, arrive on Teesside in a contrasting mood. While they have struggled on their travels, being the Championship's lowest scorers in away fixtures with just two victories, their recent home form has been spectacular. Blues come into this match on the back of two emphatic 4-0 victories, first against Portsmouth and then Millwall, signalling a rich vein of form.
What to Expect at the Riverside
This fixture presents a classic clash of styles and circumstances. Middlesbrough will be desperate to return to winning ways in front of their home supporters and solidify their position in the promotion hunt, all while dealing with off-pitch distractions. Birmingham City, buoyed by their recent goal-scoring exploits, will aim to translate their home form to an away performance and cause an upset against a top-tier side.
The stage is set for a compelling battle. Follow along for all the live team news, score updates, and expert analysis as the action unfolds.
