TIPS - Middlesbrough VS West Bromwich Albion

[(Middlesbrough F.C.) Strength]:
1. Middlesbrough F.C. currently top the Championship standings, leading by 1 point over second place. Their goal this season is promotion, so securing points is a priority, and they will give their all in every match.
2. Middlesbrough F.C. drew 2-2 away against Preston North End F.C. in the last league round, achieving 4 wins and 1 draw in their first 5 matches, remaining unbeaten with high morale.
3. Middlesbrough F.C. have scored in all of their last 4 matches, netting 8 goals with an average of 2 per game, showing decent attacking power.
4. Middlesbrough F.C. have kept clean sheets in 3 of their first 5 league matches, demonstrating solid defensive performance.
5. Middlesbrough F.C. have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last 6 home matches, with a high unbeaten rate and decent home form.
6. Middlesbrough F.C. have won all of their last 3 encounters against West Bromwich Albion F.C., scoring 4 goals without conceding any, holding the advantage.
7. Middlesbrough F.C. have only lost 1 of their last 6 matches in AH, showing a strong trend.

[(West Bromwich Albion F.C.) Strength]:
1. West Bromwich Albion F.C. are currently ranked fifth in the Championship standings, 3 points behind the top. Eager for promotion, they will definitely go all out to secure points.
2. West Bromwich Albion F.C. have scored in 5 of their last 6 matches, showing acceptable attacking capability.
3. West Bromwich Albion F.C. have secured 2 consecutive away wins recently, showing improvement in their away form.

[(West Bromwich Albion F.C.) Weakness]:
1. West Bromwich Albion F.C. lost 1-0 at home to Derby County F.C. in the last league round, suffering their first league defeat of the new season.
2. West Bromwich Albion F.C. have conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches, indicating some defensive vulnerabilities.
3. West Bromwich Albion F.C. have recorded 1 draw and 3 losses in their last 4 visits to Middlesbrough F.C., failing to secure a win and being at a disadvantage.
4. West Bromwich Albion F.C. have lost 3 of their last 5 matches in AH, showing an unstable trend.

[Tips]:
Middlesbrough F.C. have achieved 4 wins and 1 draw in their first 5 league matches, remaining unbeaten with excellent offensive and defensive performances, and a solid home record.

The away team, West Bromwich Albion F.C., suffered their first league defeat in the last round, with recent imbalances in both attack and defense, though they have secured 2 consecutive away wins.

Looking at head-to-head records, Middlesbrough F.C. have won all of their last 3 encounters against West Bromwich Albion F.C., holding the advantage.

Playing at home, they are also supported by the AH line, making Middlesbrough F.C. a favorable pick to win.

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