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Middlesbrough vs Sunderland

Riverside, Middlesbrough26 April 2017 at 19:45
Referee: Mike Dean

Match Events

Middlesbrough
Sunderland
Kick Off
M. de Roon

assist: A. Clayton

8′
George Friend28′
Adam Clayton31′
37′John O'Shea
45′Darron Gibson
Half Time
Daniel AyalaFábio
54′
65′
D. GibsonF. Borini
Fábio71′
75′Billy Jones
Álvaro NegredoR. Gestede
76′
77′
W. KhazriA. Januzaj
84′
L. CattermoleJ. Rodwell
Full Time

Match Statistics

2Shots on Goal4
3Shots off Goal4
6Total Shots10
1Blocked Shots2
2Shots insidebox4
4Shots outsidebox6
15Fouls11
3Corner Kicks5
1Offsides6
48%Ball Possession52%
3Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves1
397Total passes416
282Passes accurate302
71%Passes %73%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Middlesbrough deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Sunderland'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 Sunderland'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 Sunderland 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.

Middlesbrough4-3-34-3-3Sunderland
GKDEFMIDFWD
12Guzan3Friend4Ayala6Gibson25Chambers19Downing8Clayton34Forshaw14Roon10Negredo18Stuani13Pickford16O'Shea2Jones21Manquil.4Denayer6Catterm.24Gibson10Khazri17Ndong28Anichebe18Defoe

Substitutes

Coach: S. Agnew

Substitutes

Coach: D. Moyes

MiddlesbroughPosition StrengthSunderland
Middlesbrough4-3-3
12GoalkeeperB. Guzan
3DefenderG. Friend
4DefenderDaniel Ayala
6DefenderB. Gibson
25DefenderC. Chambers
8MidfielderA. Clayton
34MidfielderA. Forshaw
14MidfielderM. de Roon
19ForwardS. Downing
10ForwardÁlvaro Negredo
18ForwardC. Stuani
Sunderland4-3-3
13GoalkeeperJ. Pickford
16DefenderJ. O'Shea
2DefenderB. Jones
21DefenderJavi Manquillo
4DefenderJ. Denayer
6MidfielderL. Cattermole
24MidfielderD. Gibson
17MidfielderD. Ndong
10ForwardW. Khazri
28ForwardV. Anichebe
18ForwardJ. Defoe

Match Summary

Middlesbrough defeated Sunderland 1:0. The match was played in Premier League 2016. Goals were scored by M. de Roon 8′. 6 yellow cards were shown. Middlesbrough had 48% possession while Sunderland held 52%. Middlesbrough had 6 shots (2 on target) compared to 10 (4 on target) for Sunderland. Middlesbrough made 2 substitutions, Sunderland made 3.

Rivalry since 2012

Middlesbrough vs Sunderland Head to Head Results

12 stretnutí
Middlesbrough
6
wins
Drawn
3
Sunderland
3
wins
Total goals
30 · 2.5/match
Both scored
5/12 · 42%
Over 2.5
4/12 · 33%

Recent Form

Middlesbrough

DWWDLD

Sunderland

DDLLWW

Match Prediction

Middlesbrough

45%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Sunderland

10%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : Middlesbrough or draw

50%Form50%
60%Attack40%
44%Defence56%
64%Head-to-head36%

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.

Middlesbrough2wins
3draws6 meetings
Sunderland1wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.2

Average goals per game

33%

Games with 3+ goals

67%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (33%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (44%) — the odds may underestimate Sunderland.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.4%

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 44.2%Draw 29.6%Away 29.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.233.303.20
Max2.303.443.58
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 market44.0%28.5%27.4%
Public market42.5%28.7%28.7%
Δ1.5%0.2%1.3%

Middlesbrough vs Sunderland — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Middlesbrough
Result vs. Market: Middlesbrough (44%)

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:10Sunderland
6Shots10
2Shots 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
21/08/16Sunderland1–2Middlesbrough2.59/3.21/2.97
26/04/17Middlesbrough1–0Sunderland2.26/3.38/3.39
18/03/00Sunderland1–1Middlesbrough
06/11/99Middlesbrough1–1Sunderland
19/04/97Middlesbrough0–1Sunderland
14/10/96Sunderland2–2Middlesbrough

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: Sunderland

W 165D 170L 308
Over 2.545
Goals scored649

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026