19 August 2017 at 14:00

Referee: Graham Scott

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Nottingham Forest3wins
2draws10 meetings
Middlesbrough5wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.4

Average goals per game

40%

Games with 3+ goals

40%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 3.7%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 31.3%Draw 30.5%Away 41.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.173.202.30
Max3.203.342.45
Market favourite:Middlesbrough · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market30.7%29.2%40.1%
Public market30.5%29.6%39.9%

Nottingham Forest vs Middlesbrough — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Nottingham Forest
Result vs. Market: Middlesbrough (42%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

Nottingham ForestHalf-time:10Middlesbrough
11Shots17
3Shots on target7

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
26/12/21Middlesbrough2–0Nottingham Forest2.11/3.29/3.70
15/09/21Nottingham Forest0–2Middlesbrough2.99/3.02/2.59
20/01/21Nottingham Forest1–2Middlesbrough2.66/3.09/2.88
31/10/20Middlesbrough1–0Nottingham Forest2.44/3.06/3.25
02/03/20Middlesbrough2–2Nottingham Forest2.58/3.20/2.85
10/12/19Nottingham Forest1–1Middlesbrough1.77/3.70/4.79
22/04/19Nottingham Forest3–0Middlesbrough3.30/3.28/2.35
06/10/18Middlesbrough0–2Nottingham Forest1.80/3.55/5.15
19/08/17Nottingham Forest2–1Middlesbrough3.19/3.28/2.39
07/04/18Middlesbrough2–0Nottingham Forest1.62/3.76/6.51

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Nottingham Forest

W 238D 205L 247
Over 2.545
Goals scored860

Away Record: Middlesbrough

W 309D 180L 243
Over 2.546
Goals scored991

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Nottingham Forest defeated Middlesbrough 2:1. The match was played in Championship 2017.

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Nottingham Forest have recorded 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats. Middlesbrough show 0 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Nottingham Forest

WWDDWW

Middlesbrough

DLDLDD

Nottingham Forest vs Middlesbrough Head to Head Results

Nottingham Forest and Middlesbrough have met 19 times — Nottingham Forest won 5, Middlesbrough won 9, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. Middlesbrough leads the head-to-head with 9 victories from 19 meetings. A combined 43 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.26 per match (19 for the home side, 24 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 8 matches (42%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 8 games (42%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Middlesbrough are currently unbeaten in the last 6 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–2 in 2020.

5

Nottingham Forest

5

Drawn

9

Middlesbrough

Goals: 19Goals: 24

Recent Meetings (19)

26 Dec 2021Middlesbrough2 – 0Nottingham Forest
15 Sept 2021Nottingham Forest0 – 2Middlesbrough
20 Jan 2021Nottingham Forest1 – 2Middlesbrough
31 Oct 2020Middlesbrough1 – 0Nottingham Forest
2 Mar 2020Middlesbrough2 – 2Nottingham Forest
10 Dec 2019Nottingham Forest1 – 1Middlesbrough
22 Apr 2019Nottingham Forest3 – 0Middlesbrough
6 Oct 2018Middlesbrough0 – 2Nottingham Forest
7 Apr 2018Middlesbrough2 – 0Nottingham Forest
23 Jan 2016Middlesbrough0 – 1Nottingham Forest
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026