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Chelsea vs Middlesbrough

Stamford Bridge, London8 May 2017 at 20:00
Referee: Craig Pawson

Match Events

Chelsea
Middlesbrough
Kick Off
Diego Costa

assist: Fàbregas

23′
Marcos Alonso

assist: Azpilicueta

34′
Half Time
56′
A. ForshawG. Leadbitter
57′
Adama TraoréP. Bamford
60′Fábio
N. Matić

assist: Fàbregas

65′
E. HazardWillian
72′
PedroN. Chalobah
81′
83′
Álvaro NegredoR. Gestede
David LuizJ. Terry
84′
89′Patrick Bamford
Full Time

Match Statistics

7Shots on Goal1
11Shots off Goal0
21Total Shots2
3Blocked Shots1
13Shots insidebox1
8Shots outsidebox1
8Fouls21
8Corner Kicks1
0Offsides2
57%Ball Possession43%
0Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves4
619Total passes466
531Passes accurate393
86%Passes %84%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Chelsea deploy 3 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

Chelsea field 4 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

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

Chelsea3-4-2-14-3-3Middlesbrough
GKDEFMIDFWD
13Courtois24Cahill30Luiz28Azpilic.3Alonso4Fàbregas15Moses21Matić10Hazard11Pedro19Costa12Guzan3Friend2Fábio6Gibson25Chambers19Downing8Clayton34Forshaw14Roon37Traoré10Negredo

Substitutes

Coach: A. Conte

Substitutes

Coach: S. Agnew

ChelseaPosition StrengthMiddlesbrough
Chelsea3-4-2-1
13GoalkeeperT. Courtois
24DefenderG. Cahill
30DefenderDavid Luiz
28DefenderAzpilicueta
3MidfielderMarcos Alonso
4MidfielderFàbregas
15MidfielderV. Moses
21MidfielderN. Matić
10ForwardE. Hazard
11ForwardPedro
19ForwardDiego Costa
Middlesbrough4-3-3
12GoalkeeperB. Guzan
3DefenderG. Friend
2DefenderFábio
6DefenderB. Gibson
25DefenderC. Chambers
8MidfielderA. Clayton
34MidfielderA. Forshaw
14MidfielderM. de Roon
19ForwardS. Downing
37ForwardAdama Traoré
10ForwardÁlvaro Negredo

Match Summary

Chelsea defeated Middlesbrough 3:0. The match was played in Premier League 2016. Goals were scored by Diego Costa 23′, Marcos Alonso 34′, N. Matić 65′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Chelsea had 57% possession while Middlesbrough held 43%. Chelsea had 21 shots (7 on target) compared to 2 (1 on target) for Middlesbrough. Chelsea made 3 substitutions, Middlesbrough made 3.

Rivalry since 2013

Chelsea vs Middlesbrough Head to Head Results

5 stretnutí
Chelsea
4
wins
Drawn
0
Middlesbrough
1
wins
Total goals
13 · 2.6/match
Both scored
1/5 · 20%
Over 2.5
1/5 · 20%

Recent Form

Chelsea

DLWLLL

Middlesbrough

DWWDLD

Match Prediction

Chelsea

45%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Middlesbrough

10%

Away win

Model advice

Winner : Chelsea

71%Form29%
75%Attack25%
57%Defence43%
100%Head-to-head0%

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

Chelsea dominates

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

Chelsea6wins
2draws10 meetings
Middlesbrough2wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

1.8

Average goals per game

20%

Games with 3+ goals

10%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 3.0%

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 86.0%Draw 11.6%Away 5.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.148.2918.22
Max1.189.0019.00
Market favourite:Chelsea · 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 market82.8%11.8%5.4%
Public market83.9%10.9%5.2%
Δ1.1%0.9%0.2%

Chelsea vs Middlesbrough — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Chelsea
Result vs. Market: Chelsea (86%)

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.

ChelseaHalf-time:20Middlesbrough
21Shots2
7Shots 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
20/11/16Middlesbrough0–1Chelsea6.78/4.09/1.57
08/05/17Chelsea3–0Middlesbrough1.16/8.60/18.74
22/04/00Chelsea1–1Middlesbrough
25/09/99Middlesbrough0–1Chelsea
14/04/99Middlesbrough0–0Chelsea
26/09/98Chelsea2–0Middlesbrough
22/03/97Middlesbrough1–0Chelsea
21/08/96Chelsea1–0Middlesbrough
04/02/96Chelsea5–0Middlesbrough
26/08/95Middlesbrough2–0Chelsea

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: Chelsea

W 666D 308L 285
Over 2.551
Goals scored2155

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