Kid in the Riot Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 Just having a little look at the remaining fixtures and despite us and Derby having a game in hand, I can't help but think they're the elephant in the room in terms of the play-off race. Reason being, their two remaining games are against Reading, who are safe, and then at Rotherham who will very likely have been relegated by the last game either by losing at West Brom or Millwall picking something up against us. That would mean they finish on 73 points, meaning we'd need to pick up at least seven points - if not nine - from our last three games to finish above them. I should probably know better by now than to make predictions in this division and realise Boro's form is patchy, but looking at things in the round I think they have the best chance of finishing sixth as of now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 4 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Just having a little look at the remaining fixtures and despite us and Derby having a game in hand, I can't help but think they're the elephant in the room in terms of the play-off race. Reason being, their two remaining games are against Reading, who are safe, and then at Rotherham who will very likely have been relegated by the last game either by losing at West Brom or Millwall picking something up against us. That would mean they finish on 73 points, meaning we'd need to pick up at least seven points - if not nine - from our last three games to finish above them. I should probably know better by now than to make predictions in this division and realise Boro's form is patchy, but looking at things in the round I think they have the best chance of finishing sixth as of now. Boro are third favourites with the bookies Derby Evens Bristol City 2/1 Middlesborough 11/4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 Agreed. I know us and Derby both have games in hand, but they're both tough away games, and we have to play each other. Boro's games are decidedly winnable too. Middlesbrough definitely favourites for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityCiderEd Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 The best chance on fixtures left but......the unpredictability of the championship will probably play a part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 Sadly, I think that you're right, @Kid in the Riot though I think that they'll have less of a chance of progression through the playoffs than either FLDC or ourselves would have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 Derby certainly have the toughest run in out of the 3. Boro are favourites for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted April 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 11 minutes ago, RedDave said: Boro are third favourites with the bookies Derby Evens Bristol City 2/1 Middlesborough 11/4 I better get down the bookies then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 1 minute ago, Kid in the Riot said: I better get down the bookies then. Boro definitely going to get six points and finish on 73 I think that whoever wins on Saturday out of us and Derby, will get sixth. If it’s a draw I think Boro will do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastside Moonwalker Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 Boro and Derby both in form, were not. I'd say Boro have best chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 Bookies don’t normally get it wrong but guess we will see if they have soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prankerd Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 If we lose to derby then thats our season over most probably.. If we win and beat millwall on tues then at least its in our hands, its going to be a rough few weeks though, please city bright up my year :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl&Toby Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 We are. 9 points up for grabs. They’re ours. We’ll need a point or 3 at Hull. Me and the boy have our tickets. @Rudolf Hucker I’ll leave the wife behind for you. And her Miele will be ready for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie BCFC Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 I don’t think Boro are. They lost to a very poor Nottingham Forest team 3-0 and us and Derby have a game in hand. For me the result on Saturday will decide who is favourites for playoffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton_fan Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 Boro haven't been playing well, they could easily slip up against Reading or Rotherham and they need ti win both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 17 minutes ago, Eastside Moonwalker said: Boro and Derby both in form, were not. I'd say Boro have best chance Won 3 in last 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie BCFC Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 Just now, ashton_fan said: Boro haven't been playing well, they could easily slip up against Reading or Rotherham and they need ti win both Agree. Rotherham have a decent home record and Reading will only need 1 point for survival if West Brom beat Rotherham (which will more than likely happen) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted April 24, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 'Boro are bang out of form and have been struggling for weeks. Their defence is a real mess, players injured and a certain Aden Flint having a shocker every week. Reading are bang in form at present, I fancy them to take points off of 'boro this weekend Just have a horrible feeling a result in BS3 will mean it won't matter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 Surely Derby are obvious favourites simple because they have the points plus a game in hand plus the best goal difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 36 minutes ago, RedDave said: Boro definitely going to get six points and finish on 73 I think that whoever wins on Saturday out of us and Derby, will get sixth. If it’s a draw I think Boro will do it “Definitely”? No, it’s never definite, especially in this division. Boro are no more consistent than ourselves and got thumped 3-0 last time out. Would you be predicting us to “definitely” win our last two games? In a month where we’ve beaten Sheff Utd, Boro and WBA but failed to beat Reading, Wigan or Wednesday, I think it’s almost impossible to predict. Any combination of results in the remaining games is plausible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 40 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: I better get down the bookies then. You can do it all online now mate - it's very hard to find as they mention it almost never, but I can send you some URLs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollywhyte Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 Middlesbrough play some seriously shocking football, can see Reading getting something on Saturday for sure. 0-0 written all over it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roe Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 44 minutes ago, RedDave said: Bookies don’t normally get it wrong I never understand this saying. Bookies get it wrong all the time, they just stack the odds in their favour so that they're likely to make a profit regardless of outcome. A week or two ago Leeds were big favourites to get automatic.. An interesting thing is that even if we lose on Saturday, we're still in with a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 17 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: “Definitely”? No, it’s never definite, especially in this division. Boro are no more consistent than ourselves and got thumped 3-0 last time out. Would you be predicting us to “definitely” win our last two games? In a month where we’ve beaten Sheff Utd, Boro and WBA but failed to beat Reading, Wigan or Wednesday, I think it’s almost impossible to predict. Any combination of results in the remaining games is plausible. Should be easier to predict results against teams with nothing to play for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishRed Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 34 minutes ago, phantom said: 'Boro are bang out of form and have been struggling for weeks. Their defence is a real mess, players injured and a certain Aden Flint having a shocker every week. Reading are bang in form at present, I fancy them to take points off of 'boro this weekend Just have a horrible feeling a result in BS3 will mean it won't matter I think Reading will get something against Boro. But that isn't the point we simply have to win on Saturday - anything else, and it is over, in my opinion. 18 minutes ago, mozo said: Surely Derby are obvious favourites simple because they have the points plus a game in hand plus the best goal difference If they get something at AG on Saturday then it is their's to screw up where we have to win. If we do I see us a favourites then, albeit with two tough away games to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldlandReddies Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 A win against Derby would mean we could lose one of our remaining games and still get 6th as long as either Derby or Boro don't win both of their remaining games. There are so many permutations that it just ain't worth thinking about. Just concentrate on Derby and what will be will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 Actually, I've had a change of heart. Boro to draw at home to Reading (as we know, they are no pushovers) City to narrowly beat Derby and Millwall Derby to lose to Swansea All of the above are very possible. This would then be the table heading in to the final (meaningless) games: Easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 1 hour ago, RedDave said: Should be easier to predict results against teams with nothing to play for Not necessarily. Having nothing to play for can be a double edged sword; it can also mean a team plays with greater freedom and adventure, without the pressure of needing a result. Look at Fulham’s results since they were relegated. Nothing is guaranteed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordie Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 Personally think if we don’t lose against Derby we will grab sixth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 Another view. It’s gonna be tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider-Head23 Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 Reading are safe there 6 clear of Rotherham with a far better goal difference. Rotherham could also very likely be already down by the time they play Boro. Think as poor as Boro have been at times they'll win those two games when it matters most. Think it's Boro's with the run in City and Derby have plus we play each other. We could both drop 2 points Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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