Middlesbrough vs Birmingham Predictions

• Birmingham have failed to win their last five away
• The Blues have lost to nil in three of their last four trips
• Middlesbrough have won four of their last five

Back Boro’s rise to continue

Middlesbrough haven’t lost consecutive league games at home to Birmingham since a run of three between 1933 and 1935 and that looks unlikely to change in this clash. The visitors are fresh off a win, but their problems are far from over.

The Blues ended their six-game wait for a goal with a 2-1 win over Swansea last time out, but they last won back-to-back in the league in April. On the road, the Blues are winless in five, losing three of their last four to nil.

Meanwhile, Middlesbrough have climbed into the top six after winning four of their last five. The hosts have won their last three home games 2-0 and we see them taking the points once again here. However, the Blues have shipped seven goals across seven trips, so a narrow 1-0 win is my correct score selection.