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Middlesbrough vs West Ham

Riverside, Middlesbrough21 January 2017 at 15:00
Referee: Martin Atkinson

Match Events

Middlesbrough
West Ham
Kick Off
6′Manuel Lanzini
9′
A. Carroll

assist: M. Lanzini

C. Stuani

assist: C. Chambers

27′
43′
A. Carroll
Half Time
54′
M. NobleE. Fernandes
67′
A. CarrollJ. Calleri
Ben Gibson80′
C. StuaniP. Bamford
80′
Bernardo Espinosa83′
A. ForshawR. Gestede
83′
83′
S. FeghouliJ. Collins
90+4′
J. Calleri

assist: M. Lanzini

Full Time

Match Statistics

2Shots on Goal5
5Shots off Goal5
11Total Shots13
4Blocked Shots3
7Shots insidebox9
4Shots outsidebox4
7Fouls14
7Corner Kicks5
2Offsides0
61%Ball Possession39%
2Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves1
529Total passes338
426Passes accurate255
81%Passes %75%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Middlesbrough deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against West Ham'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 West Ham'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 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for West Ham 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.

Middlesbrough4-3-34-4-2West Ham
GKDEFMIDFWD
26Valdés3Friend5Espinosa6Gibson25Chambers8Clayton34Forshaw14Roon37Traoré10Negredo18Stuani1Randolph21Ogbonna2Reid3Cresswe.22Byram16Noble7Feghouli30Antonio14Obiang10Lanzini9Carroll

Substitutes

Coach: Karanka

Substitutes

Coach: S. Bilić

MiddlesbroughPosition StrengthWest Ham
Middlesbrough4-3-3
26GoalkeeperVíctor Valdés
3DefenderG. Friend
5DefenderB. Espinosa
6DefenderB. Gibson
25DefenderC. Chambers
8MidfielderA. Clayton
34MidfielderA. Forshaw
14MidfielderM. de Roon
37ForwardAdama Traoré
10ForwardÁlvaro Negredo
18ForwardC. Stuani
West Ham4-4-2
1GoalkeeperD. Randolph
21DefenderA. Ogbonna
2DefenderW. Reid
3DefenderA. Cresswell
22DefenderS. Byram
16MidfielderM. Noble
7MidfielderS. Feghouli
14MidfielderPedro Obiang
10MidfielderM. Lanzini
30ForwardM. Antonio
9ForwardA. Carroll

Match Summary

West Ham defeated Middlesbrough 3:1. The match was played in Premier League 2016. Goals were scored by A. Carroll 9′, C. Stuani 27′, A. Carroll 43′, J. Calleri 90′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Middlesbrough had 61% possession while West Ham held 39%. Middlesbrough had 11 shots (2 on target) compared to 13 (5 on target) for West Ham. Middlesbrough made 2 substitutions, West Ham made 3.

Rivalry since 2011

Middlesbrough vs West Ham Head to Head Results

3 stretnutí
Middlesbrough
0
wins
Drawn
2
West Ham
1
wins
Total goals
6 · 2.0/match
Both scored
2/3 · 67%
Over 2.5
0/3 · 0%

Recent Form

Middlesbrough

DWWDLD

West Ham

LLWDWD

Match Prediction

Middlesbrough

10%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

West Ham

45%

Away win

Model advice

Combo Double chance : draw or West Ham and -3.5 goals

36%Form64%
33%Attack67%
57%Defence43%
29%Head-to-head71%

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.

Middlesbrough5wins
2draws10 meetings
West Ham3wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.7

Average goals per game

40%

Games with 3+ goals

40%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (80%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (40%) — the odds may underestimate Middlesbrough.

Market Summary

Margin: 2.5%

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 40.2%Draw 31.7%Away 30.7%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.473.103.20
Max2.503.203.33
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 market39.7%30.9%29.4%
Public market39.2%30.6%30.2%

Middlesbrough vs West Ham — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

West Ham
Result vs. Market: Middlesbrough (40%)

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:12West Ham
11Shots13
2Shots on target5

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
01/10/16West Ham1–1Middlesbrough2.26/3.35/3.49
21/01/17Middlesbrough1–3West Ham2.49/3.16/3.26
29/04/00West Ham0–1Middlesbrough
17/10/99Middlesbrough2–0West Ham
16/05/99West Ham4–0Middlesbrough
12/12/98Middlesbrough1–0West Ham
09/04/97West Ham0–0Middlesbrough
04/09/96Middlesbrough4–1West Ham
09/03/96West Ham2–0Middlesbrough
23/12/95Middlesbrough4–2West Ham

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: West Ham

W 380D 289L 476
Over 2.551
Goals scored1425

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026