21 May 2017 at 14:00

30
Full Time
Referee: Martin Atkinson

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 dominates

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

Liverpool5wins
2draws8 meetings
Middlesbrough1wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.5

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

38%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (86%) — the odds may underestimate Liverpool.

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 88.8%Draw 11.0%Away 3.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.109.0023.00
Max1.149.3127.82
Market favourite:Liverpool · Heavy 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 market86.0%10.5%3.5%
Public market85.0%10.8%4.2%

Liverpool vs Middlesbrough — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Liverpool
Result vs. Market: Liverpool (89%)

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.

LiverpoolHalf-time:10Middlesbrough
25Shots9
10Shots on target3

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
14/12/16Middlesbrough0–3Liverpool6.16/4.20/1.59
21/05/17Liverpool3–0Middlesbrough1.13/9.10/25.61
28/02/09Middlesbrough2–0Liverpool5.24/3.47/1.72
23/08/08Liverpool2–1Middlesbrough1.36/4.46/9.45
23/02/08Liverpool3–2Middlesbrough1.40/4.03/8.27
18/04/07Liverpool2–0Middlesbrough1.37/4.15/7.69
18/11/06Middlesbrough0–0Liverpool3.55/3.17/2.01
12/01/08Middlesbrough1–1Liverpool4.76/3.45/1.71

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

W 676D 307L 273
Over 2.554
Goals scored2258

Away Record: Middlesbrough

W 154D 158L 220
Over 2.544
Goals scored594

Data: football-data.co.uk

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.

Match Events

Key match events between Liverpool and Middlesbrough — 3 goals and 1 cards recorded during the match.

Liverpool
Middlesbrough
Kick Off
G. Wijnaldum

assist: Roberto Firmino

45+1′
Half Time
56′Rudy Gestede
A. Lallana

assist: G. Wijnaldum

56′
73′
FábioDaniel Ayala
73′
R. GestedeÁlvaro Negredo
Roberto FirminoLucas Leiva
79′
D. SturridgeD. Origi
82′
J. MilnerAlberto Moreno
86′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Liverpool had 73% possession against Middlesbrough's 27%. Liverpool registered 25 shots (10 on target) while Middlesbrough managed 9 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 3–3. Fouls committed: 13–8.

10Shots on Goal3
9Shots off Goal3
25Total Shots9
6Blocked Shots3
12Shots insidebox6
13Shots outsidebox3
13Fouls8
3Corner Kicks3
1Offsides0
73%Ball Possession27%
0Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves7
752Total passes260
670Passes accurate174
89%Passes %67%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Liverpool have recorded 2 wins, 0 draws and 4 defeats. Middlesbrough show 0 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Liverpool

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Middlesbrough

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

API data: 15 Mar 2026