26 April 2017 at 18:45

Referee: Mike Dean

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.

Middlesbrough2wins
2draws6 meetings
Sunderland2wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.8

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

67%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (33%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (44%) — the odds may underestimate Sunderland.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.4%

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 44.2%Draw 29.6%Away 29.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.233.303.20
Max2.303.443.58
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 market44.0%28.5%27.4%
Public market42.5%28.7%28.7%
Δ1.5%0.2%1.3%

Middlesbrough vs Sunderland — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Middlesbrough
Result vs. Market: Middlesbrough (44%)

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:10Sunderland
6Shots10
2Shots on target4

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
21/08/16Sunderland1–2Middlesbrough2.59/3.21/2.97
26/04/17Middlesbrough1–0Sunderland2.26/3.38/3.39
26/04/08Sunderland3–2Middlesbrough2.25/3.07/3.19
22/09/07Middlesbrough2–2Sunderland2.06/3.21/3.58
20/09/08Sunderland2–0Middlesbrough2.32/3.17/3.16
10/01/09Middlesbrough1–1Sunderland2.19/3.21/3.40

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: Sunderland

W 165D 169L 306
Over 2.545
Goals scored645

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Middlesbrough defeated Sunderland 1:0. The match was played in Premier League 2016. Goals were scored by M. de Roon 8′. 6 yellow cards were shown. Middlesbrough had 48% possession while Sunderland held 52%. Middlesbrough had 6 shots (2 on target) compared to 10 (4 on target) for Sunderland. Middlesbrough made 2 substitutions, Sunderland made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Middlesbrough and Sunderland — 1 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.

Middlesbrough
Sunderland
Kick Off
M. de Roon

assist: A. Clayton

8′
George Friend28′
Adam Clayton31′
37′John O'Shea
45′Darron Gibson
Half Time
Daniel AyalaFábio
54′
65′
D. GibsonF. Borini
Fábio71′
75′Billy Jones
Álvaro NegredoR. Gestede
76′
77′
W. KhazriA. Januzaj
84′
L. CattermoleJ. Rodwell
Full Time

Match Statistics

Middlesbrough had 48% possession against Sunderland's 52%. Middlesbrough registered 6 shots (2 on target) while Sunderland managed 10 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 3–5. Fouls committed: 15–11.

2Shots on Goal4
3Shots off Goal4
6Total Shots10
1Blocked Shots2
2Shots insidebox4
4Shots outsidebox6
15Fouls11
3Corner Kicks5
1Offsides6
48%Ball Possession52%
3Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves1
397Total passes416
282Passes accurate302
71%Passes %73%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Middlesbrough have recorded 0 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats. Sunderland show 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Middlesbrough

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Sunderland

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

API data: 15 Mar 2026