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Middlesbrough vs Watford

Riverside, Middlesbrough16 October 2016 at 13:30
Referee: Roger East

Match Events

Middlesbrough
Watford
Kick Off
Antonio Barragán21′
Christian Stuani38′
Gastón Ramírez42′
Half Time
54′
J. Holebas
65′Nordin Amrabat
BarragánDaniel Ayala
69′
C. StuaniAdama Traoré
69′
72′
N. AmrabatC. Zúñiga
Marten de Roon74′
85′
M. BritosC. Kabasele
M. de RoonJ. Rhodes
88′
89′
I. SuccessB. Watson
Full Time

Match Statistics

3Shots on Goal2
7Shots off Goal1
10Total Shots4
0Blocked Shots1
6Shots insidebox2
4Shots outsidebox2
15Fouls10
4Corner Kicks6
0Offsides1
63%Ball Possession37%
4Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves3
467Total passes265
388Passes accurate186
83%Passes %70%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Middlesbrough deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Watford's 5-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 Watford's 4 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 Watford 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.

Middlesbrough4-2-3-15-4-1Watford
GKDEFMIDFWD
26Valdés17Barragán3Friend6Gibson25Chambers19Downing21Ramírez34Forshaw14Roon10Negredo18Stuani1Gomes4Kaboul5Prödl25Holebas3Britos11Behrami7Amrabat29Capoue9Deeney37Pereyra10Success

Substitutes

Coach: Karanka

Substitutes

Coach: W. Mazzarri

MiddlesbroughPosition StrengthWatford
Middlesbrough4-2-3-1
26GoalkeeperVíctor Valdés
17DefenderBarragán
3DefenderG. Friend
6DefenderB. Gibson
25DefenderC. Chambers
19MidfielderS. Downing
21MidfielderG. Ramírez
34MidfielderA. Forshaw
14MidfielderM. de Roon
18MidfielderC. Stuani
10ForwardÁlvaro Negredo
Watford5-4-1
1GoalkeeperGomes
4DefenderY. Kaboul
5DefenderS. Prödl
25DefenderJ. Holebas
3DefenderM. Britos
7DefenderN. Amrabat
11MidfielderV. Behrami
29MidfielderE. Capoue
37MidfielderR. Pereyra
10MidfielderI. Success
9ForwardT. Deeney

Match Summary

Watford defeated Middlesbrough 1:0. The match was played in Premier League 2016. Goals were scored by J. Holebas 54′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Middlesbrough had 63% possession while Watford held 37%. Middlesbrough had 10 shots (3 on target) compared to 4 (2 on target) for Watford. Middlesbrough made 3 substitutions, Watford made 3.

Rivalry since 2011

Middlesbrough vs Watford Head to Head Results

19 stretnutí
Middlesbrough
6
wins
Drawn
4
Watford
9
wins
Total goals
49 · 2.6/match
Both scored
11/19 · 58%
Over 2.5
10/19 · 53%

Recent Form

Middlesbrough

DWWDLD

Watford

LLLLLD

Match Prediction

Middlesbrough

10%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Watford

45%

Away win

Model advice

Winner : Watford

22%Form78%
29%Attack71%
56%Defence44%
15%Head-to-head85%

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.

Middlesbrough1wins
2draws4 meetings
Watford1wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

1.8

Average goals per game

25%

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 Watford.

Market Summary

Margin: 2.7%

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 43.6%Draw 31.0%Away 28.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.253.103.51
Max2.333.303.60
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 market42.1%30.0%27.9%
Public market43.3%29.6%27.1%
Δ1.3%0.4%0.8%

Middlesbrough vs Watford — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Watford
Result vs. Market: Middlesbrough (44%)

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:00Watford
10Shots4
3Shots on target2

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
16/10/16Middlesbrough0–1Watford2.29/3.22/3.57
14/01/17Watford0–0Middlesbrough2.50/3.16/3.18
06/05/00Middlesbrough1–1Watford
24/10/99Watford1–3Middlesbrough

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: Watford

W 73D 66L 165
Over 2.553
Goals scored310

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026