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Middlesbrough vs Manchester City

Riverside, Middlesbrough30 April 2017 at 14:05
Referee: Kevin Friend

Match Events

Middlesbrough
Manchester City
Kick Off
Christian Stuani16′
31′Vincent Kompany
Álvaro Negredo

assist: G. Friend

38′
Half Time
49′
Aleix GarcíaL. Sané
50′
G. ClichyR. Sterling
Adam Forshaw54′
Fábio67′
Marten de Roon68′
68′Leroy Sané
69′
S. Agüero

Penalty

C. StuaniAdama Traoré
73′
76′Nicolás Otamendi
C. Chambers
77′
81′Raheem Sterling
Álvaro NegredoR. Gestede
82′
85′
Gabriel Jesus

assist: S. Agüero

90+2′
S. AgüeroNolito
Full Time

Match Statistics

6Shots on Goal4
6Shots off Goal10
14Total Shots22
2Blocked Shots8
7Shots insidebox14
7Shots outsidebox8
9Fouls9
4Corner Kicks11
1Offsides1
31%Ball Possession69%
4Yellow Cards4
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves4
256Total passes540
174Passes accurate473
68%Passes %88%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Middlesbrough deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Manchester City's 3-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 Manchester City'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 3 for Manchester City 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.

Middlesbrough4-3-33-4-1-2Manchester City
GKDEFMIDFWD
12Guzan3Friend2Fábio6Gibson25Chambers19Downing8Clayton34Forshaw14Roon10Negredo18Stuani13Caballe.4Kompany22Clichy11Kolarov30Otamendi15Navas25Fernand.17Bruyne75García10Agüero33Jesus

Substitutes

Coach: S. Agnew

Substitutes

Coach: Guardiola

MiddlesbroughPosition StrengthManchester City
Middlesbrough4-3-3
12GoalkeeperB. Guzan
3DefenderG. Friend
2DefenderFábio
6DefenderB. Gibson
25DefenderC. Chambers
8MidfielderA. Clayton
34MidfielderA. Forshaw
14MidfielderM. de Roon
19ForwardS. Downing
10ForwardÁlvaro Negredo
18ForwardC. Stuani
Manchester City3-4-1-2
13GoalkeeperW. Caballero
4DefenderV. Kompany
11DefenderA. Kolarov
30DefenderN. Otamendi
22MidfielderG. Clichy
15MidfielderJesús Navas
25MidfielderFernandinho
75MidfielderAleix García
17ForwardK. De Bruyne
10ForwardS. Agüero
33ForwardGabriel Jesus

Match Summary

Middlesbrough and Manchester City drew 2:2. The match was played in Premier League 2016. Goals were scored by Álvaro Negredo 38′, S. Agüero 69′ (pen.), C. Chambers 77′, Gabriel Jesus 85′. 8 yellow cards were shown. Middlesbrough had 31% possession while Manchester City held 69%. Middlesbrough had 14 shots (6 on target) compared to 22 (4 on target) for Manchester City. Middlesbrough made 2 substitutions, Manchester City made 3.

Rivalry since 2015

Middlesbrough vs Manchester City Head to Head Results

3 stretnutí
Middlesbrough
1
wins
Drawn
1
Manchester City
1
wins
Total goals
6 · 2.0/match
Both scored
1/3 · 33%
Over 2.5
0/3 · 0%

Recent Form

Middlesbrough

DWWDLD

Manchester City

WDWWWW

Match Prediction

Middlesbrough

10%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Manchester City

45%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : draw or Manchester City

33%Form67%
31%Attack69%
33%Defence67%
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.

Middlesbrough2wins
2draws4 meetings
Manchester City0wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

3

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

75%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (50%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (9%) — the odds may underestimate Middlesbrough.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.4%

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 9.0%Draw 18.5%Away 77.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min9.005.001.25
Max13.005.931.33
Market favourite:Manchester City · 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 market8.5%16.3%75.1%
Public market7.2%17.8%74.9%
Δ1.3%1.5%0.2%

Middlesbrough vs Manchester City — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Manchester City (78%)

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:10Manchester City
14Shots22
6Shots 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
05/11/16Manchester City1–1Middlesbrough1.22/6.89/14.07
30/04/17Middlesbrough2–2Manchester City11.13/5.39/1.29
09/12/95Middlesbrough4–1Manchester City
23/09/95Manchester City0–1Middlesbrough

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: Manchester City

W 556D 226L 286
Over 2.555
Goals scored1933

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026