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Middlesbrough vs Crystal Palace

Riverside, Middlesbrough10 September 2016 at 15:00
Referee: Neil Swarbrick

Match Events

Middlesbrough
Crystal Palace
Kick Off
16′
C. Benteke

assist: W. Zaha

Daniel Ayala

assist: S. Downing

38′
Half Time
47′
W. Zaha
V. FischerG. Ramírez
57′
A. ClaytonM. de Roon
57′
Gastón Ramírez60′
77′
A. TownsendChung-Yong Lee
C. StuaniAdama Traoré
81′
82′Joel Ward
84′
J. LedleyM. Flamini
84′
C. BentekeJ. Benteke
90′Wilfried Zaha
Full Time

Match Statistics

4Shots on Goal4
5Shots off Goal4
12Total Shots12
3Blocked Shots4
7Shots insidebox6
5Shots outsidebox6
5Fouls9
6Corner Kicks6
3Offsides1
57%Ball Possession43%
1Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves3
526Total passes390
450Passes accurate306
86%Passes %78%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Middlesbrough deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Crystal Palace'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

Middlesbrough field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Crystal Palace'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

Middlesbrough start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Crystal Palace 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.

Middlesbrough4-2-3-14-2-3-1Crystal Palace
GKDEFMIDFWD
26Valdés17Barragán3Friend4Ayala6Gibson19Downing8Clayton34Forshaw10Negredo18Stuani11Fischer30Mandanda27Delaney6Dann34Kelly2Ward16Ledley42Puncheon18McArthur10Townsend11Zaha17Benteke

Substitutes

Coach: Karanka

Substitutes

Coach: A. Pardew

MiddlesbroughPosition StrengthCrystal Palace
Middlesbrough4-2-3-1
26GoalkeeperVíctor Valdés
17DefenderBarragán
3DefenderG. Friend
4DefenderDaniel Ayala
6DefenderB. Gibson
19MidfielderS. Downing
8MidfielderA. Clayton
34MidfielderA. Forshaw
18MidfielderC. Stuani
11MidfielderV. Fischer
10ForwardÁlvaro Negredo
Crystal Palace4-2-3-1
30GoalkeeperS. Mandanda
27DefenderD. Delaney
6DefenderS. Dann
34DefenderM. Kelly
2DefenderJ. Ward
16MidfielderJ. Ledley
42MidfielderJ. Puncheon
18MidfielderJ. McArthur
10MidfielderA. Townsend
11MidfielderW. Zaha
17ForwardC. Benteke

Match Summary

Crystal Palace defeated Middlesbrough 2:1. The match was played in Premier League 2016. Goals were scored by C. Benteke 16′, Daniel Ayala 38′, W. Zaha 47′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Middlesbrough had 57% possession while Crystal Palace held 43%. Middlesbrough had 12 shots (4 on target) compared to 12 (4 on target) for Crystal Palace. Middlesbrough made 3 substitutions, Crystal Palace made 3.

Rivalry since 2011

Middlesbrough vs Crystal Palace Head to Head Results

7 stretnutí
Middlesbrough
3
wins
Drawn
1
Crystal Palace
3
wins
Total goals
14 · 2.0/match
Both scored
3/7 · 43%
Over 2.5
3/7 · 43%

Recent Form

Middlesbrough

DWWDLD

Crystal Palace

DWLWLD

Match Prediction

Middlesbrough

45%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Crystal Palace

10%

Away win

Model advice

Combo Double chance : Middlesbrough or draw and -3.5 goals

83%Form17%
75%Attack25%
60%Defence40%
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

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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.

Middlesbrough0wins
0draws2 meetings
Crystal Palace2wins

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 (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (42%) — the odds may underestimate Crystal Palace.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.3%

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 42.9%Draw 31.6%Away 28.7%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.303.103.20
Max2.383.203.65
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 market42.5%30.7%26.9%
Public market42.4%30.5%27.1%

Middlesbrough vs Crystal Palace — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Crystal Palace
Result vs. Market: Middlesbrough (43%)

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.

MiddlesbroughHalf-time:11Crystal Palace
12Shots12
4Shots 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: Middlesbrough

W 154D 158L 220
Over 2.544
Goals scored594

Away Record: Crystal Palace

W 182D 159L 267
Over 2.547
Goals scored683

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026