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Middlesbrough vs Liverpool

Riverside, Middlesbrough14 December 2016 at 19:45
Referee: Jonathan Moss

Match Events

Middlesbrough
Liverpool
Kick Off
29′
A. Lallana

assist: N. Clyne

Half Time
A. ClaytonG. Leadbitter
56′
V. FischerS. Downing
56′
60′
D. Origi

assist: A. Lallana

68′
A. Lallana

assist: D. Origi

Ben Gibson69′
Álvaro NegredoJ. Rhodes
77′
82′
A. LallanaLucas Leiva
87′
G. WijnaldumO. Ejaria
90+1′
D. OrigiT. Arnold
Full Time

Match Statistics

3Shots on Goal4
1Shots off Goal4
8Total Shots15
4Blocked Shots7
3Shots insidebox12
5Shots outsidebox3
11Fouls14
5Corner Kicks2
1Offsides4
37%Ball Possession63%
1Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves3
393Total passes679
314Passes accurate598
80%Passes %88%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Middlesbrough deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Liverpool'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 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Liverpool's 3 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 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Liverpool 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.

Middlesbrough4-3-34-3-3Liverpool
GKDEFMIDFWD
26Valdés17Barragán2Fábio6Gibson25Chambers8Clayton34Forshaw14Roon37Traoré10Negredo11Fischer22Mignolet17Klavan6Lovren2Clyne7Milner5Wijnald.20Lallana14Henders.11Firmino19Mané27Origi

Substitutes

Coach: Karanka

Substitutes

Coach: J. Klopp

MiddlesbroughPosition StrengthLiverpool
Middlesbrough4-3-3
26GoalkeeperVíctor Valdés
17DefenderBarragán
2DefenderFábio
6DefenderB. Gibson
25DefenderC. Chambers
8MidfielderA. Clayton
34MidfielderA. Forshaw
14MidfielderM. de Roon
37ForwardAdama Traoré
10ForwardÁlvaro Negredo
11ForwardV. Fischer
Liverpool4-3-3
22GoalkeeperS. Mignolet
17DefenderR. Klavan
6DefenderD. Lovren
2DefenderN. Clyne
7DefenderJ. Milner
5MidfielderG. Wijnaldum
20MidfielderA. Lallana
14MidfielderJ. Henderson
11ForwardRoberto Firmino
19ForwardS. Mané
27ForwardD. Origi

Match Summary

Liverpool defeated Middlesbrough 3:0. The match was played in Premier League 2016. Goals were scored by A. Lallana 29′, D. Origi 60′, A. Lallana 68′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Middlesbrough had 37% possession while Liverpool held 63%. Middlesbrough had 8 shots (3 on target) compared to 15 (4 on target) for Liverpool. Middlesbrough made 3 substitutions, Liverpool made 3.

Rivalry since 2017

Middlesbrough vs Liverpool Head to Head Results

1 stretnutí
Middlesbrough
0
wins
Drawn
0
Liverpool
1
wins
Total goals
3 · 3.0/match
Both scored
0/1 · 0%
Over 2.5
1/1 · 100%

Recent Meetings

Highest-scoring game: 30 v 2017All 1 meetings

Recent Form

Middlesbrough

DWWDLD

Liverpool

DLWWLW

Match Prediction

Middlesbrough

10%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Liverpool

45%

Away win

Model advice

Winner : Liverpool

38%Form62%
24%Attack76%
58%Defence42%
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

Liverpool dominates

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

Middlesbrough2wins
2draws10 meetings
Liverpool6wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

3.1

Average goals per game

70%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (15%) — the odds may underestimate Middlesbrough.

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 16.2%Draw 23.8%Away 62.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min6.004.001.58
Max6.484.331.60
Market favourite:Liverpool · Heavy 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 market15.1%22.9%62.0%
Public market16.3%22.6%61.1%
Δ1.2%0.3%0.9%

Middlesbrough vs Liverpool — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Liverpool
Result vs. Market: Liverpool (63%)

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:01Liverpool
8Shots15
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
14/12/16Middlesbrough0–3Liverpool6.16/4.20/1.59
21/05/17Liverpool3–0Middlesbrough1.13/9.10/25.61
22/01/00Liverpool0–0Middlesbrough
21/08/99Middlesbrough1–0Liverpool
06/02/99Liverpool3–1Middlesbrough
26/12/98Middlesbrough1–3Liverpool
14/12/96Liverpool5–1Middlesbrough
17/08/96Middlesbrough3–3Liverpool
27/04/96Liverpool1–0Middlesbrough
25/11/95Middlesbrough2–1Liverpool

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: Liverpool

W 678D 307L 274
Over 2.554
Goals scored2265

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026