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Middlesbrough vs Nottingham Forest

31 October 2020 at 15:00Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough

Match Summary

Middlesbrough defeated Nottingham Forest 1:0. The match was played in Championship 2020.

Rivalry since 2011

Middlesbrough vs Nottingham Forest Head to Head Results· 19

Middlesbrough and Nottingham Forest have met 19 times — Middlesbrough won 8, Nottingham Forest won 6, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. Middlesbrough leads the head-to-head with 8 victories from 19 meetings. A combined 45 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.37 per match (24 for the home side, 21 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 9 matches (47%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 9 games (47%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Middlesbrough are currently unbeaten in the last 5 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–2 in 2020.

Total goals
45 · 2.4/match
Both scored
9/19 · 47%
Over 2.5
9/19 · 47%

Recent Meetings

Highest-scoring game: 22 v 2020

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

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

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

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

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.

Middlesbrough5wins
2draws10 meetings
Nottingham Forest3wins

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

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (39%) — the odds may underestimate Middlesbrough.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.4%

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 40.9%Draw 32.7%Away 30.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.403.003.20
Max2.483.103.35
Over 2.5: 43.5%Under 2.5: 62.1%
Market favourite: · Even contest

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 market39.2%31.7%29.1%
Public market39.6%30.7%29.7%
Δ0.4%1.0%0.7%

Middlesbrough vs Nottingham Forest — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Middlesbrough
Result vs. Market: Middlesbrough (41%)

Result matched 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.

MiddlesbroughHalf-time:00Nottingham Forest
12Shots5
3Shots on target1

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.

26 Dec 202121/222.11/3.29/3.70
15 Sept 202121/222.99/3.02/2.59
20 Jan 202120/212.66/3.09/2.88
31 Oct 202020/212.44/3.06/3.25
2 Mar 202019/202.58/3.20/2.85
10 Dec 201919/201.77/3.70/4.79
22 Apr 201918/193.30/3.28/2.35
6 Oct 201818/191.80/3.55/5.15
19/08/1717/183.19/3.28/2.39
4 Jul 201817/181.62/3.76/6.51

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: Middlesbrough

W 311D 182L 243
Over 2.547
Goals scored1001

Away Record: Nottingham Forest

W 238D 205L 247
Over 2.545
Goals scored860

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026