LONDON (Interstat) — Two of the EFL Championship’s form teams will clash on Saturday when Middlesbrough hosts Birmingham City at the Riverside Stadium.

Birmingham City (6-4-3) arrives riding a wave of momentum, having outscored its last two opponents 8-0. The Blues are coming off a dominant 4-0 home victory over Millwall on Tuesday, following a 4-0 win against Portsmouth on Nov. 1. This surge has propelled them up the league table.

Middlesbrough (5-2-3), while strong at home this season, seeks to rebound from a frustrating stretch. Michael Carrick’s side is unbeaten in two of its last three matches but is looking to convert draws into wins. They earned a 1-1 draw at league-leading Leicester City on Tuesday after a 3-0 loss at Watford.

The matchup pits Birmingham’s explosive recent attack against a Middlesbrough defense that has been generally solid. Birmingham’s turnaround is notable after a 3-0 loss to Coventry City in late September, showing marked improvement.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the contest is projected to end in a 1-1 draw, reflecting the closely matched nature of the two sides. Both teams will be eager for a victory to carry momentum into the international break before the Championship schedule resumes on Nov. 22.