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Birmingham v Middlesbrough Stats

Data last updated: Fri 18 Sep 2026, 07:44 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Birmingham return home after a resilient start to the Championship season, having lost only once in seven matches but still seeking their first league clean sheet at St Andrew's. Middlesbrough arrive on a strong five-match unbeaten run, boasting an 11-game scoring streak and recent high-scoring performances. The clash pits Birmingham's ongoing defensive vulnerabilities at home against Middlesbrough's consistent attacking threat, with historical control favoring Middlesbrough but recent form suggesting a competitive, goal-filled encounter. Both teams have shown attacking promise, setting the stage for a lively contest with goals likely at both ends.

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Both Teams to Score

  • Birmingham have conceded in 17 of their last 20 Championship matches, with no home clean sheets this season.
  • Middlesbrough have scored in 11 consecutive matches, netting two or more goals in four of seven league games.
  • Loan signing Liam Millar has provided three assists in three appearances, enhancing Birmingham's attacking options.
  • Middlesbrough have won the last seven meetings against Birmingham, scoring 13 goals and conceding only two.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model rates Both Teams to Score highly with a 76% chance, reflecting Birmingham's persistent defensive frailty at home and Middlesbrough's potent scoring run. Birmingham's inability to keep clean sheets contrasts with Middlesbrough's consistent goal output, including multiple multi-goal games. This combination creates a strong likelihood of goals from both sides. The 1.6 represent positive value against the implied 62.5% chance, supported by tactical and historical data. No data limitations affect in this pick.

Birmingham Defensive RecordConceded in 17 of last 20 Championship matches
Strong positive
Middlesbrough Scoring StreakScored in 11 consecutive matches
Strong positive
Liam Millar's Creative Impact3 assists in 3 appearances
Positive
Historical Head-to-HeadMiddlesbrough won last 7 meetings
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Both teams have shown clear attacking capabilities and defensive vulnerabilities, making goals at both ends a logical expectation. Birmingham's home defensive struggles combined with Middlesbrough's scoring consistency create a tactical environment ripe for Both Teams to Score. This pick balances form and historical context effectively.

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BT4Y analyst view · Both Teams to Score rationale

“Middlesbrough's sustained scoring run against a Birmingham side yet to keep a home clean sheet sets a compelling stage for Both Teams to Score. The attacking interplay, especially with Millar's assists, highlights the likelihood of goals from both sides.”

Key Data Signals

Both Teams to Score evidence

Birmingham have conceded in 17 of their last 20 Championship matches, with no home clean sheets this season.

Middlesbrough have scored in 11 consecutive matches, netting two or more goals in four of seven league games.

Loan signing Liam Millar has provided three assists in three appearances, enhancing Birmingham's attacking options.

Middlesbrough have won the last seven meetings against Birmingham, scoring 13 goals and conceding only two.

What To Watch In The Data

Both Teams to Score notes

  • Over the last ten meetings, the average goals per game is 2.4, supporting a moderately high-scoring trend.
  • Middlesbrough's recent matches have featured multiple goals, including a 4-3 win and a 2-2 draw.
  • Birmingham's matches have an 80% Over 2.5 rate, while Middlesbrough's is 60%, indicating a tempo and openness conducive to goals, aligning with the BTTS market.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Birmingham1.6
Avg goals scored
Middlesbrough2.2
Birmingham1.4
Avg goals conceded
Middlesbrough1.4
Birmingham100%
BTTS rate
Middlesbrough80%
Birmingham80%
Over 2.5 goals
Middlesbrough60%
Market aligned with main pickBTTS YesBet365 guide price · Model 76% vs implied 65% · edge +10.6 pts
1.53
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Over 1.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 83%
1.2
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 65%
1.67
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Over 3.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 47%
2.62
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Under 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 39%
2.2
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BTTS NoBetfred guide price · model 28%
2.38
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Birmingham's defensive record shows no clean sheets in 17 of 20 Championship matches, while Middlesbrough have scored in 11 straight games, including multiple multi-goal performances. This combination strongly supports a match where both teams find the net, aligning with recent attacking trends and tactical openness on both sides.
Market odds

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Market aligned with main pickBTTS YesBet365 guide price · Model 76% vs implied 65% · edge +10.6 pts
1.53
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Middlesbrough Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 65%
2
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Over 3.5 CardsBetfred guide price · model 65%
2
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Middlesbrough to WinBet365 guide price · model 58%
2.35
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 65%
1.67
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Birmingham Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 45%
1.8
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DrawBetUK guide price · model 25%
3.6
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The Both Teams to Score market is priced at 1.6 with an implied chance of 62.5%, while the model estimates a 76% probability, indicating positive value. This pricing reflects in both sides scoring, supported by Birmingham's defensive record and Middlesbrough's scoring streak. The offer a favorable risk-reward balance without requiring caution on price sensitivity.
Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Birmingham6.33
Avg corners for
Middlesbrough5.25
Birmingham13
Avg total corners
Middlesbrough11
Birmingham2.33
Avg yellow cards
Middlesbrough1.75
Birmingham16
Avg shots
Middlesbrough16.25
Best odds for this sectionOver 3.5 CardsBetfred guide price · Model 65% vs implied 50% · edge +14.5 pts
2
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Over 10.5 CornersBet365 guide price
2
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Both teams average 5.6 corners per match, indicating balanced territorial exchanges and set-piece opportunities. Birmingham averages 14.6 shots with 5 on target, while Middlesbrough averages 16 shots and 5.4 on target, reflecting active offensive pressure. Discipline-wise, Birmingham concedes more yellows (2.4) than Middlesbrough (1.4), suggesting a more physical approach that could influence match tempo and chances.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Birmingham

WLDDW
Last 52W 2D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 102W 4D 1L
12 Sep 2026A Derby2-1
09 Sep 2026A Norwich1-2
06 Sep 2026H Wolves2-2
01 Sep 2026H Southampton1-1
28 Aug 2026A Wrexham2-1

Middlesbrough

DWWDW
Last 53W 2D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 104W 2D 1L
15 Sep 2026H Millwall2-2
12 Sep 2026H Norwich4-3
05 Sep 2026A QPR1-0
02 Sep 2026A Burnley1-1
29 Aug 2026H West Brom3-1
Best odds for this sectionAway / DrawBet365 guide price · Model 83% vs implied 71% · edge +11.4 pts
1.4
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Middlesbrough Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 65%
2
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Middlesbrough to WinBet365 guide price · model 58%
2.35
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Home / DrawBet365 guide price · model 52%
1.57
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Birmingham Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 45%
1.8
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DrawBetUK guide price · model 25%
3.6
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Birmingham to WinBet365 guide price · model 27%
2.8
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Birmingham have earned 8 points from recent matches, scoring 1.6 goals per game but conceding 1.4, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities. Middlesbrough have collected 11 points, scoring 2.2 goals and conceding 1.4 on average, reflecting stronger offensive output. Both teams show high BTTS rates, with Birmingham at 100% and Middlesbrough at 80%, reinforcing the likelihood of goals at both ends.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

2Birmingham wins
0Draws
8Middlesbrough wins
02 Mar 2026Birmingham v Middlesbrough1-3
08 Nov 2025Middlesbrough v Birmingham2-1
12 Mar 2024Birmingham v Middlesbrough0-1
21 Oct 2023Middlesbrough v Birmingham1-0
02 Jan 2023Birmingham v Middlesbrough1-3
05 Oct 2022Middlesbrough v Birmingham1-0
Market aligned with main pickBTTS YesBet365 guide price · Model 76% vs implied 65% · edge +10.6 pts
1.53
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Middlesbrough to WinBet365 guide price · model 58%
2.35
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 65%
1.67
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DrawBetUK guide price · model 25%
3.6
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Birmingham to WinBet365 guide price · model 27%
2.8
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Middlesbrough have won the last seven encounters against Birmingham, scoring 13 goals and conceding only two, demonstrating clear control. However, recent form and attacking improvements from Birmingham suggest the next meeting may be more competitive, with both teams likely to score despite Middlesbrough's historical edge.
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Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Season team stats

Championship

Birmingham7
Played
Middlesbrough7
Birmingham1.4
Avg goals for
Middlesbrough2
Birmingham1.3
Avg goals against
Middlesbrough1.4
Birmingham1
Clean sheets
Middlesbrough1
Best odds for this sectionMiddlesbrough Draw No BetBet365 guide price · Model 65% vs implied 50% · edge +15 pts
2
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Middlesbrough to WinBet365 guide price · model 58%
2.35
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Birmingham Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 45%
1.8
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Birmingham to WinBet365 guide price · model 27%
2.8
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Birmingham's season-long defensive struggles are evident with no clean sheets at home and conceding in most matches. Middlesbrough's consistent scoring, including multiple multi-goal games, contrasts with their moderate defensive record. These season stats underpin the expectation of a match featuring goals from both sides, aligning with the BTTS selection.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

80%Birmingham Over 2.5
60%Middlesbrough Over 2.5
2.4H2H avg goals
Over the last ten meetings, the average goals per game is 2.4, supporting a moderately high-scoring trend. Middlesbrough's recent matches have featured multiple goals, including a 4-3 win and a 2-2 draw. Birmingham's matches have an 80% Over 2.5 rate, while Middlesbrough's is 60%, indicating a tempo and openness conducive to goals, aligning with the BTTS market.

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