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Sunderland vs Middlesbrough

Stadium of Light, Sunderland21 August 2016 at 13:30
Referee: Martin Atkinson

Match Events

Sunderland
Middlesbrough
Kick Off
13′
C. Stuani

assist: Álvaro Negredo

26′Adam Clayton
J. OSheaS. Pienaar
37′
45′
C. Stuani

assist: Álvaro Negredo

Half Time
P. McNairJ. Lens
46′
59′
G. RamírezA. Adomah
P. van Aanholt
71′
Lynden Gooch81′
D. WatmoreJ. Asoro
81′
83′
NsueDaniel Ayala
90+1′
Álvaro NegredoD. Nugent
Full Time

Match Statistics

5Shots on Goal3
6Shots off Goal2
18Total Shots8
7Blocked Shots3
13Shots insidebox3
5Shots outsidebox5
11Fouls14
8Corner Kicks1
2Offsides0
46%Ball Possession54%
1Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves4
401Total passes476
307Passes accurate372
77%Passes %78%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Sunderland 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

Sunderland field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Middlesbrough's 5 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

Sunderland start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 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.

Sunderland4-2-3-14-2-3-1Middlesbrough
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Mannone16O'Shea3Aanholt5Djilobo.22Love8Rodwell19McNair14Watmore44Januzaj46Gooch18Defoe12Guzan17Barragán3Friend6Gibson19Downing24Nsue8Clayton21Ramírez34Forshaw10Negredo18Stuani

Substitutes

Coach: D. Moyes

Substitutes

Coach: Karanka

SunderlandPosition StrengthMiddlesbrough
Sunderland4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperV. Mannone
16DefenderJ. O'Shea
3DefenderP. van Aanholt
5DefenderP. Djilobodji
22DefenderD. Love
8MidfielderJ. Rodwell
19MidfielderP. McNair
14MidfielderD. Watmore
44MidfielderA. Januzaj
46MidfielderL. Gooch
18ForwardJ. Defoe
Middlesbrough4-2-3-1
12GoalkeeperB. Guzan
17DefenderBarragán
3DefenderG. Friend
6DefenderB. Gibson
24DefenderNsue
19MidfielderS. Downing
8MidfielderA. Clayton
21MidfielderG. Ramírez
34MidfielderA. Forshaw
18MidfielderC. Stuani
10ForwardÁlvaro Negredo

Match Summary

Middlesbrough defeated Sunderland 2:1. The match was played in Premier League 2016. Goals were scored by C. Stuani 13′, C. Stuani 45′, P. van Aanholt 71′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Sunderland had 46% possession while Middlesbrough held 54%. Sunderland had 18 shots (5 on target) compared to 8 (3 on target) for Middlesbrough. Sunderland made 3 substitutions, Middlesbrough made 3.

Rivalry since 2012

Sunderland vs Middlesbrough Head to Head Results

12 stretnutí
Sunderland
3
wins
Drawn
3
Middlesbrough
6
wins
Total goals
28 · 2.3/match
Both scored
4/12 · 33%
Over 2.5
3/12 · 25%

Recent Form

Sunderland

DDLLWW

Middlesbrough

DWWDLD

Match Prediction

Sunderland

10%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Middlesbrough

45%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : draw or Middlesbrough

0%Form100%
50%Attack50%
33%Defence67%
50%Head-to-head50%

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.

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.

Sunderland1wins
3draws6 meetings
Middlesbrough2wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.2

Average goals per game

33%

Games with 3+ goals

67%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (38%) — the odds may underestimate Middlesbrough.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.6%

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 38.7%Draw 31.2%Away 33.7%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.553.202.75
Max2.613.223.10
Market favourite: · Even contest

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 market37.5%30.4%32.0%
Public market38.2%30.4%31.4%

Sunderland vs Middlesbrough — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Middlesbrough
Result vs. Market: Sunderland (39%)

Result differed from 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.

SunderlandHalf-time:02Middlesbrough
18Shots8
5Shots 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
21/08/16Sunderland1–2Middlesbrough2.59/3.21/2.97
26/04/17Middlesbrough1–0Sunderland2.26/3.38/3.39
18/03/00Sunderland1–1Middlesbrough
06/11/99Middlesbrough1–1Sunderland
19/04/97Middlesbrough0–1Sunderland
14/10/96Sunderland2–2Middlesbrough

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: Sunderland

W 165D 170L 308
Over 2.545
Goals scored649

Away Record: Middlesbrough

W 154D 158L 220
Over 2.544
Goals scored594

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026