Premier League · Season 2016
Match Events
assist: Roberto Firmino
assist: G. Wijnaldum
Match Statistics
Lineups
Defensive Solidity
Liverpool deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Middlesbrough's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Liverpool field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Middlesbrough's 3 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Liverpool start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Middlesbrough averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Coach: J. Klopp
Substitutes
Coach: S. Agnew
Match Summary
Liverpool defeated Middlesbrough 3:0. The match was played in Premier League 2016. Goals were scored by G. Wijnaldum 45′, Philippe Coutinho 51′, A. Lallana 56′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Liverpool had 73% possession while Middlesbrough held 27%. Liverpool had 25 shots (10 on target) compared to 9 (3 on target) for Middlesbrough. Liverpool made 3 substitutions, Middlesbrough made 2.
Liverpool vs Middlesbrough Head to Head Results
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Recent Form
Liverpool
Middlesbrough
Match Prediction
Liverpool
50%
Home win
50%
Draw
Middlesbrough
0%
Away win
Model advice
Double chance : Liverpool or draw
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
Liverpool dominatesHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
Goals in This Fixture
How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.
3.1
Average goals per game
70%
Games with 3+ goals
50%
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
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 1.10 | 9.00 | 23.00 |
| Max | 1.14 | 9.31 | 27.82 |
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.
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional market | 86.0% | 10.5% | 3.5% |
| Public market | 85.0% | 10.8% | 4.2% |
Liverpool vs Middlesbrough — margin-removed probabilities
Result vs. Market
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.
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.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Avg. odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/12/1616/17 | Middlesbrough | 0–3 | Liverpool | 6.16/4.20/1.59 |
| 21/05/1716/17 | Liverpool | 3–0 | Middlesbrough | 1.13/9.10/25.61 |
| 22/01/0099/00 | Liverpool | 0–0 | Middlesbrough | — |
| 21/08/9999/00 | Middlesbrough | 1–0 | Liverpool | — |
| 06/02/9998/99 | Liverpool | 3–1 | Middlesbrough | — |
| 26/12/9898/99 | Middlesbrough | 1–3 | Liverpool | — |
| 14/12/9696/97 | Liverpool | 5–1 | Middlesbrough | — |
| 17/08/9696/97 | Middlesbrough | 3–3 | Liverpool | — |
| 27/04/9695/96 | Liverpool | 1–0 | Middlesbrough | — |
| 25/11/9595/96 | Middlesbrough | 2–1 | Liverpool | — |
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: Liverpool
Away Record: Middlesbrough
Data: football-data.co.uk
API data: 11 May 2026