History of the Nottingham Forest v Middlesbrough fixture
Nottingham Forest prepare to entertain Middlesbrough at City Ground on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 36 games played, Forest have recorded 18 wins, and Middlesbrough have come away with 6 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at City Ground was less than a year ago, in November 2012, when they played out a goalless draw in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Tue 16 Apr | Middlesbrough | 1 - 0 | Nottm. Forest | Championship |
| 2012/2013 | Tue 06 Nov | Nottm. Forest | 0-0 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 2011/2012 | Tue 14 Feb | Middlesbrough | 2 - 1 | Nottm. Forest | Championship |
| 2011/2012 | Tue 18 Oct | Nottm. Forest | 2 - 0 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 01 Mar | Middlesbrough | 1 - 1 | Nottm. Forest | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 19 Oct | Nottm. Forest | 1 - 0 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 20 Feb | Nottm. Forest | 1 - 0 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Nottingham Forest are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 13 points from 6 games.
Middlesbrough find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 6 points from their 6 matches.
Boro look for quick bounceback
While the Reds were winning a dramatic match against Barnsley, Middlesbrough went down 3-1 at Ipswich despite taking the lead.
"We can't lose basic, what I would call Championship goals," said manager Tony Mowbray afterwards.
"Teams do put the ball in your box and if you don't head it away."