Middlesbrough have experienced a mixed batch of results since their run of six consecutive league wins was brought to an end by a 3-2 defeat to Stoke City at the end of October.After beginning November with an
entertaining 3-3 draw with Plymouth Argyle, Boro went on to claim a notable 1-0 win over leaders Leicester City in their final outing
before the international period.Michael Carrick’s charges were seemingly on course to return from the two-week break with a point
after a Zak Vyner own goal and a Matt Crooks effort saw them come from two goals down to level Saturday’s contest against Bristol City, only for Mark Sykes to net a 67th-minute
winner to condemn Middlesbrough to their first away defeat since September.Following their long trip to Ashton Gate, Boro will return to the Riverside Stadium for Tuesday’s encounter,
which certainly offers cause for optimism after winning four of their last five home matches.Impressively, Middlesbrough have also kept three clean sheets in their previous
four home outings, and a strong defence has certainly been required, with goals proving hard to come by at the other end of the pitch, having
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netted just seven times in eight home league games – only Queens Park Rangers and Sheffield Wednesday have scored fewer goals in front of their own supporters.
After enduring a seven-game winless run, Preston enjoyed an upturn in fortunes before the international break, recording victories over Coventry City and Blackburn Rovers.
Unfortunately for Ryan Lowe’s side, they were unable to pick up from where they left off, as they conceded two stoppage-time goals to lose 2-1 to Cardiff City on Saturday, with the result representing just their second home defeat of the Championship season
