Statistical Preview: Middlesbrough vs. Millwall

Middlesbrough’s recent performance, which includes four wins in their last seven matches and a total of 20 goals scored during that timeframe, presents a formidable challenge for Millwall. The upcoming fixture will mark Neil Harris’s final game as Millwall’s manager, where he will aim to prevent the team from suffering a third consecutive defeat. Middlesbrough has secured two victories in their last three league encounters with Millwall, experiencing one loss. This number of wins is equivalent to their total from the preceding nine matches against the same opponent, which included five draws and two losses. Millwall has recorded only one win in their last eight away league fixtures against Middlesbrough, alongside three draws and four losses. However, this sole victory occurred during their most recent visit, a 1-0 win on the opening day of the previous season. A win in the upcoming match would mark their first instance of successive away league victories against Middlesbrough since April 2014. In their last seven home league matches, Middlesbrough has displayed an alternating pattern of results, securing four victories and suffering three defeats. Their most recent home fixture saw them achieve a 3-1 win against Hull City. Millwall has drawn five of their last seven away league matches, alongside one win and one loss. The team last recorded three consecutive draws on the road in the league in April 2022. Finn Azaz, a player for Middlesbrough, has contributed to five goals (three goals, two assists) in his last four home league appearances. This represents one more goal involvement than he achieved in his initial 15 home games for the club, during which he provided four assists.