25 February 2017 at 15:00

Referee: Robert Madley

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

Crystal Palace dominates

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

Crystal Palace2wins
0draws2 meetings
Middlesbrough0wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (46%) — the odds may underestimate Crystal Palace.

Market Summary

Margin: 2.8%

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 47.1%Draw 31.8%Away 23.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.103.104.00
Max2.153.204.37
Market favourite:Crystal Palace · 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 market46.2%31.3%22.4%
Public market46.4%30.4%23.2%

Crystal Palace vs Middlesbrough — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Crystal Palace
Result vs. Market: Crystal Palace (47%)

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.

Crystal PalaceHalf-time:10Middlesbrough
15Shots11
3Shots 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
10/09/16Middlesbrough1–2Crystal Palace2.33/3.17/3.48
25/02/17Crystal Palace1–0Middlesbrough2.12/3.14/4.19

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: Crystal Palace

W 182D 158L 265
Over 2.546
Goals scored682

Away Record: Middlesbrough

W 154D 158L 220
Over 2.544
Goals scored594

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Crystal Palace defeated Middlesbrough 1:0. The match was played in Premier League 2016. Goals were scored by P. van Aanholt 34′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Crystal Palace had 45% possession while Middlesbrough held 55%. Crystal Palace had 15 shots (3 on target) compared to 11 (4 on target) for Middlesbrough. Crystal Palace made 3 substitutions, Middlesbrough made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Crystal Palace and Middlesbrough — 1 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.

Crystal Palace
Middlesbrough
Kick Off
Yohan Cabaye30′
P. van Aanholt

assist: Y. Cabaye

34′
Half Time
46′
Álvaro NegredoR. Gestede
61′
A. ForshawA. Guédioura
Y. CabayeJ. McArthur
63′
75′Fábio
James McArthur76′
79′
C. StuaniAdama Traoré
P. van AanholtJ. Schlupp
87′
W. ZahaS. Dann
88′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Crystal Palace had 45% possession against Middlesbrough's 55%. Crystal Palace registered 15 shots (3 on target) while Middlesbrough managed 11 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 4–2. Fouls committed: 13–15.

3Shots on Goal4
7Shots off Goal6
15Total Shots11
5Blocked Shots1
11Shots insidebox4
4Shots outsidebox7
13Fouls15
4Corner Kicks2
2Offsides0
45%Ball Possession55%
3Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves2
347Total passes430
251Passes accurate327
72%Passes %76%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Crystal Palace have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. Middlesbrough show 0 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Crystal Palace

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Middlesbrough

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Crystal Palace vs Middlesbrough Head to Head Results

Crystal Palace and Middlesbrough have met 7 times — Crystal Palace won 3, Middlesbrough won 3, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. A combined 16 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.29 per match (9 for the home side, 7 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 4 matches (57%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 4 games (57%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–1 in 2013.

3

Crystal Palace

1

Drawn

3

Middlesbrough

Goals: 9Goals: 7

Recent Meetings (7)

31 Oct 2018Middlesbrough1 – 0Crystal Palace
10 Sept 2016Middlesbrough1 – 2Crystal Palace
16 Feb 2013Crystal Palace4 – 1Middlesbrough
25 Aug 2012Middlesbrough2 – 1Crystal Palace
4 Feb 2012Middlesbrough0 – 0Crystal Palace
20 Sept 2011Crystal Palace2 – 1Middlesbrough
17 Sept 2011Crystal Palace0 – 1Middlesbrough
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026