Middlesbrough U23 will hope to utilise their home advantage to help bridge the gap to today’s opponents. The home side are currently 10 points behind Newcastle Utd U23.
Both teams have had enough rest since their last competitive action. Let's hope for an energetic game!
Middlesbrough U23 form and stats
The home fans haven’t been spoiled with victories so far this season. Middlesbrough U23 have only managed 2 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses so far from their games here at Riverside Stadium. Three draws in a row here at Riverside Stadium for Middlesbrough U23, who might be willing to risk more at some point in hope of a win.The home supporters saw a 2-2 draw versus Stoke City U23 in the Premier League 2 Divison Two last time out and are looking for a win here. Before that match, a win away at Norwich City U23.
The Middlesbrough U23 fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium, the tally being 14 in 10 matches. Middlesbrough U23 have conceded 17 from these games.
Newcastle Utd U23 form and stats
Newcastle Utd U23's travelling support has been rewarded for their time and money so far this season, having witnessed Newcastle Utd U23, who have the most scored goals (44) in Premier League 2 Divison Two, collect 18 points from their 9 away matches. 6 victories and 0 draws have created these points (and only 3 defeats). Having won their last three away games Newcastle Utd U23 has no reason to fear anyone.The manager B. Dawson was unhappy after their last game, a Premier League 2 Divison Two match played at their home ground Riverside Stadium. Newcastle Utd U23 suffered a 0-5 loss to Manchester United U23. Before that one, a nice away victory 3-2 at Stoke City U23.
Newcastle Utd U23 have scored more than twice per away game on average, an impressive attacking display. They have 20 goals from 9 away matches. 13 goals have been conceded by Newcastle Utd U23 in these games.
Head 2 Head
Newcastle Utd U23 - Middlesbrough U23 1-3 was the story when these teams last met, earlier this season. Head-2-head stats last three meetings: 3 - 0 - 0 (Middlesbrough U23 wins - draws - Newcastle Utd U23 wins).Top Goalscorers
 
A. Fletcher
5 goals
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C. Malley
3 goals / 1 assists
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Middlesbrough U23 missing players
Newcastle Utd U23 missing players
| Middlesbrough U23 | Newcastle Utd U23 | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 21 | 10 | Played | 10 | 21 |
| 32 | 14 | Scored | 21 | 45 |
| 35 | 17 | Conceded | 14 | 37 |
| 90% | 80% | Over 0.5 | 100% | 100% |
| 90% | 80% | Over 1.5 | 90% | 90% |
| 62% | 70% | Over 2.5 | 60% | 71% |
| 48% | 40% | Over 3.5 | 40% | 52% |
| 19% | 20% | Over 4.5 | 40% | 48% |
| 71% | 70% | Both teams to score | 70% | 62% |
| 10% | 20% | Clean Sheet | 20% | 19% |
| 29% | 30% | Failed To Score | 10% | 19% |
| 5.4 | 5.4 | Corners For (avg) | 4 | 4.5 |
| 6.3 | 5.3 | Corners Against (avg) | 5.6 | 5.3 |
| 1.7 | 1.7 | Yellow Cards (avg) | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 0 | 0 | Red Cards (total) | 0 | 0 |
- Newcastle Utd U23 hasn't played a single 0-0 game.
- Middlesbrough U23 is involved in more matches over 2.5 home, than away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Wolves U23 | 20 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 40 | 18 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 22 | 39 |
| 2 | Reading U23 | 20 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 42 | 29 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 39 |
| 3 | Southampton U23 | 20 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 30 | 20 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 37 |
| 4 | Newcastle Utd U23 | 20 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 44 | 36 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 24 | 23 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 13 | 8 | 36 |
| 5 | Aston Villa U23 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 33 | 30 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 33 |
| 6 | Manchester United U23 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 29 | 26 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 29 |
| 7 | Middlesbrough U23 | 20 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 32 | 33 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 16 | -1 | 26 |
| 8 | Stoke City U23 | 20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 38 | 35 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 24 | 17 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 3 | 22 |
| 9 | West Bromwich Albion U23 | 20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 32 | 37 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 20 | -5 | 22 |
| 10 | Norwich City U23 | 20 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 30 | 49 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 24 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 25 | -19 | 19 |
| 11 | Fulham U23 | 20 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 23 | 32 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 20 | -9 | 18 |
| 12 | Sunderland U23 | 20 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 40 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 26 | -28 | 12 |
