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Middlesbrough vs Manchester United

19 March 2017 at 12:00Riverside, Middlesbrough
Referee: Jonathan Moss

Match Summary

Manchester United defeated Middlesbrough 3:1. The match was played in Premier League 2016.

Rivalry since 2016

Middlesbrough vs Manchester United Head to Head Results· 1

Middlesbrough and Manchester United have met 1 times — Middlesbrough won 0, Manchester United won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Manchester United leads the head-to-head with 1 victory from 1 meeting. A combined 3 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (1 for the home side, 2 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 match (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 game (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–1 in 2016.

Total goals
3 · 3.0/match
Both scored
1/1 · 100%
Over 2.5
1/1 · 100%

Recent Meetings

Highest-scoring game: 21 v 2016

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Middlesbrough have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Manchester United show 5 wins, 1 draw and 0 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.

Goals in This Fixture

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

3.6

Average goals per game

70%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Head-to-Head Record

Manchester United dominates

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

draws
2
10 meetings

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (16%) — the odds may underestimate Manchester United.

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.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.2%

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 17.2%Draw 27.0%Away 58.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min5.503.601.69
Max6.003.801.70
Market favourite:Manchester United · Moderate 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 market16.4%25.7%57.9%
Public market16.3%26.4%57.4%

Middlesbrough vs Manchester United — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Manchester United
Result vs. Market: Manchester United (59%)

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:01Manchester United
10Shots14
3Shots on target6

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 154D 158L 220
Over 2.544
Goals scored594

Away Record: Manchester United

W 749D 277L 234
Over 2.553
Goals scored2340

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 14 May 2026