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Swansea vs Middlesbrough

Liberty Stadium, Swansea2 April 2017 at 13:30
Referee: Robert Madley

Match Events

Swansea
Middlesbrough
Kick Off
Leroy Fer16′
23′Fábio
39′
G. RamírezR. Gestede
Half Time
Alfie Mawson58′
65′
FábioA. Forshaw
69′Álvaro Negredo
79′Rudy Gestede
Full Time

Match Statistics

3Shots on Goal1
6Shots off Goal4
15Total Shots8
6Blocked Shots3
6Shots insidebox6
9Shots outsidebox2
9Fouls16
11Corner Kicks3
1Offsides0
55%Ball Possession45%
2Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves3
420Total passes358
334Passes accurate259
80%Passes %72%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Swansea deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Middlesbrough'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

Swansea field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Middlesbrough'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

Swansea start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 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.

Swansea4-3-34-2-3-1Middlesbrough
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Fabiańs.16Olsson26Naughton33Fernánd.6Mawson24Cork8Fer23Sigurðs.42Carroll28Narsingh3Ayew26Valdés17Barragán5Espinosa2Fábio6Gibson19Downing8Clayton21Ramírez14Roon37Traoré10Negredo

Substitutes

Coach: P. Clement

Substitutes

Coach: S. Agnew

SwanseaPosition StrengthMiddlesbrough
Swansea4-3-3
1GoalkeeperŁ. Fabiański
16DefenderMartin Olsson
26DefenderK. Naughton
33DefenderF. Fernández
6DefenderA. Mawson
24MidfielderJ. Cork
8MidfielderL. Fer
42MidfielderT. Carroll
23ForwardG. Sigurðsson
28ForwardL. Narsingh
3ForwardJ. Ayew
Middlesbrough4-2-3-1
26GoalkeeperVíctor Valdés
17DefenderBarragán
5DefenderB. Espinosa
2DefenderFábio
6DefenderB. Gibson
19MidfielderS. Downing
8MidfielderA. Clayton
21MidfielderG. Ramírez
14MidfielderM. de Roon
37MidfielderAdama Traoré
10ForwardÁlvaro Negredo

Match Summary

Swansea and Middlesbrough drew 0:0. The match was played in Premier League 2016. 5 yellow cards were shown. Swansea had 55% possession while Middlesbrough held 45%. Swansea had 15 shots (3 on target) compared to 8 (1 on target) for Middlesbrough. Swansea made 0 substitutions, Middlesbrough made 2.

Rivalry since 2012

Swansea vs Middlesbrough Head to Head Results

18 stretnutí
Swansea
6
wins
Drawn
3
Middlesbrough
9
wins
Total goals
43 · 2.4/match
Both scored
9/18 · 50%
Over 2.5
10/18 · 56%

Recent Form

Swansea

WDWLWD

Middlesbrough

DWWDLD

Match Prediction

Swansea

45%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Middlesbrough

10%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : Swansea or draw

86%Form14%
88%Attack13%
44%Defence56%
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

Even record

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

Swansea0wins
1draws2 meetings
Middlesbrough1wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

1.5

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

0%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (49%) — the odds may underestimate Middlesbrough.

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 50.6%Draw 29.0%Away 23.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.953.404.20
Max2.003.504.47
Market favourite:Swansea · 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 market49.5%28.6%21.9%
Public market48.8%28.7%22.5%

Swansea vs Middlesbrough — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Swansea (51%)

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.

SwanseaHalf-time:00Middlesbrough
15Shots8
3Shots on target1

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
17/12/16Middlesbrough3–0Swansea2.09/3.37/3.95
02/04/17Swansea0–0Middlesbrough1.98/3.44/4.33

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: Swansea

W 82D 66L 118
Over 2.549
Goals scored306

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