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Crystal Palace vs Middlesbrough

Selhurst Park, London25 February 2017 at 15:00
Referee: Robert Madley

Match Events

Crystal Palace
Middlesbrough
Kick Off
P. van Aanholt

assist: Y. Cabaye

34′
Half Time
46′
Álvaro NegredoR. Gestede
61′
A. ForshawA. Guédioura
Y. CabayeJ. McArthur
63′
75′Fábio
James McArthur76′
79′
C. StuaniAdama Traoré
Joel Ward83′
P. van AanholtJ. Schlupp
87′
W. ZahaS. Dann
88′
Full Time

Match Statistics

3Shots on Goal4
7Shots off Goal6
15Total Shots11
5Blocked Shots1
11Shots insidebox4
4Shots outsidebox7
13Fouls15
4Corner Kicks2
2Offsides0
45%Ball Possession55%
3Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves2
347Total passes430
251Passes accurate327
72%Passes %76%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

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

Crystal Palace field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Middlesbrough'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

Crystal Palace start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 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.

Crystal Palace4-1-4-15-3-2Middlesbrough
GKDEFMIDFWD
13Henness.12Sakho5Tomkins2Ward3Aanholt7Cabaye42Puncheon10Townsend28Milivoj.11Zaha17Benteke26Valdés5Espinosa2Fábio4Ayala6Gibson19Downing21Ramírez34Forshaw14Roon10Negredo18Stuani

Substitutes

Coach: S. Allardyce

Substitutes

Coach: Karanka

Crystal PalacePosition StrengthMiddlesbrough
Crystal Palace4-1-4-1
13GoalkeeperW. Hennessey
12DefenderM. Sakho
5DefenderJ. Tomkins
2DefenderJ. Ward
3DefenderP. van Aanholt
7MidfielderY. Cabaye
42MidfielderJ. Puncheon
10MidfielderA. Townsend
28MidfielderL. Milivojević
11MidfielderW. Zaha
17ForwardC. Benteke
Middlesbrough5-3-2
26GoalkeeperVíctor Valdés
5DefenderB. Espinosa
2DefenderFábio
4DefenderDaniel Ayala
6DefenderB. Gibson
19DefenderS. Downing
21MidfielderG. Ramírez
34MidfielderA. Forshaw
14MidfielderM. de Roon
10ForwardÁlvaro Negredo
18ForwardC. Stuani

Match Summary

Crystal Palace defeated Middlesbrough 1:0. The match was played in Premier League 2016. Goals were scored by P. van Aanholt 34′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Crystal Palace had 45% possession while Middlesbrough held 55%. Crystal Palace had 15 shots (3 on target) compared to 11 (4 on target) for Middlesbrough. Crystal Palace made 3 substitutions, Middlesbrough made 3.

Rivalry since 2011

Crystal Palace vs Middlesbrough Head to Head Results

7 stretnutí
Crystal Palace
3
wins
Drawn
1
Middlesbrough
3
wins
Total goals
16 · 2.3/match
Both scored
4/7 · 57%
Over 2.5
4/7 · 57%

Recent Form

Crystal Palace

DWLWLD

Middlesbrough

DWWDLD

Match Prediction

Crystal Palace

45%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Middlesbrough

10%

Away win

Model advice

Combo Double chance : Crystal Palace or draw and -3.5 goals

50%Form50%
50%Attack50%
36%Defence64%
71%Head-to-head29%

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

Crystal Palace dominates

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

Crystal Palace2wins
0draws2 meetings
Middlesbrough0wins

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 (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (46%) — the odds may underestimate Crystal Palace.

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 47.1%Draw 31.8%Away 23.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.103.104.00
Max2.153.204.37
Market favourite:Crystal Palace · 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 market46.2%31.3%22.4%
Public market46.4%30.4%23.2%

Crystal Palace vs Middlesbrough — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Crystal Palace
Result vs. Market: Crystal Palace (47%)

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.

Crystal PalaceHalf-time:10Middlesbrough
15Shots11
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
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: Crystal Palace

W 182D 159L 267
Over 2.547
Goals scored683

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