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League Cup | Tue 08 Sep, 19:45

Crystal Palace v Middlesbrough Stats

Data last updated: Mon 07 Sep 2026, 08:20 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Crystal Palace host Middlesbrough in this EFL Cup third-round tie at Selhurst Park, aiming to build on their recent 3-2 Premier League victory over Fulham that showcased resilience but also defensive frailties. Middlesbrough arrive in strong form with five wins from seven matches across competitions, scoring consistently while maintaining a solid defensive record. Palace's cup pedigree and home advantage contrast with their defensive vulnerabilities, while Middlesbrough's attacking consistency and knockout momentum set up a compelling contest with tactical nuances around transition threat and wide play.

BT4Y lean · price warning

Crystal Palace to Win & Both Teams to Score

  • Price warning: current odds imply about 33%, above the 18% model chance, so this is a football-led pick rather than a clear value bet; reduce stake or wait for a better price.
  • Crystal Palace have conceded 8 goals in 3 league matches, highlighting defensive weaknesses.
  • Middlesbrough have scored in 6 of their 7 matches this season, showing consistent attacking threat.
  • Palace reached the EFL Cup quarter-finals in the last two seasons, demonstrating cup pedigree.
  • Recent form favors Middlesbrough’s scoring consistency and Palace’s home resilience.
Price warning

Crystal Palace to Win & Both Teams to Score is still the main football pick, but the current price is short: the market implies about 33% while the model sits nearer 18% (-14.9 pts). Keep staking reduced or wait for a better price unless final team news strengthens the selection. Better value alternative: Middlesbrough Draw No Bet shows a +15 pts edge at 2.85.

Why This Pick Is Price-Sensitive

Football case vs market price

The selection reflects the tactical and statistical interplay between Crystal Palace's defensive fragility and Middlesbrough's consistent scoring. While the (17.1%) is below the market implied probability (33.3%), the football context supports a home win combined with both teams scoring. The defensive lapses by Palace and Middlesbrough's attacking form create a plausible scenario for goals at both ends. However, the current price is short relative to model value, so reduced staking or waiting for drift is advised. Limited home data for Palace means line-up and late news could impact outcomes.

Defensive VulnerabilityPalace concede 2.67 goals per game
Strong positive
Middlesbrough Scoring ConsistencyScored in 6 of 7 matches
Strong positive
Cup PedigreePalace reached last two EFL Cup quarter-finals
Positive
Price SensitivityMarket odds imply 33.3% chance vs model 17.1%
Negative
Data QualityLimited home team data for Palace
Neutral

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Crystal Palace's recent win shows attacking potential but defensive issues persist, making a home win with goals at both ends a logical outcome. Middlesbrough's consistent scoring and knockout momentum add to the likelihood of both teams finding the net, supporting this combined bet as a balanced tactical and statistical choice.

Main risk

Late team news, price movement and market liquidity are the main cautions before kick-off.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · tactical and scoring balance

“This bet captures the tactical tension between Palace's porous defence and Middlesbrough's reliable attack, making a home win with goals at both ends a compelling football narrative despite the price being short.”

Key Data Signals

Crystal Palace to Win & Both Teams to Score evidence

Crystal Palace have conceded 8 goals in 3 league matches, highlighting defensive weaknesses.

Middlesbrough have scored in 6 of their 7 matches this season, showing consistent attacking threat.

Palace reached the EFL Cup quarter-finals in the last two seasons, demonstrating cup pedigree.

Recent form favors Middlesbrough’s scoring consistency and Palace’s home resilience.

What To Watch In The Data

Crystal Palace to Win & Both Teams to Score notes

  • In the last eight head-to-head meetings, the average goals per game is 2.13, indicating a moderately open scoring pattern.
  • Recent matches have seen goals from both sides, aligning with the Over 2.5 Goals trend panel and supporting expectations of a match with multiple goals and attacking tempo from both teams.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Crystal Palace

Last 50W 0D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 100W 0D 0L

No recent match sample is available for Crystal Palace yet.

Middlesbrough

WW
Last 52W 0D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 102W 0D 0L
25 Aug 2026A Doncaster3-1
07 Aug 2026H Wrexham1-0
Market aligned with main pickCrystal Palace Draw No BetBet365 guide price · Model 45% vs implied 71% · edge -26.4 pts
1.4
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Home / DrawBetMGM guide price · model 48%
1.18
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Crystal Palace to WinBet365 guide price · model 27%
1.67
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Middlesbrough’s recent form is strong, with 6 points from their last two matches and consistent scoring, reinforcing their offensive threat. Crystal Palace’s form is less stable, with defensive issues despite a recent win. This contrast suggests Middlesbrough will challenge Palace’s defense effectively, supporting a scenario where both teams score and Palace still edge a home victory.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Crystal Palace-
Avg goals scored
Middlesbrough2
Crystal Palace-
Avg goals conceded
Middlesbrough0.5
Crystal Palace-
BTTS rate
Middlesbrough50%
Crystal Palace-
Over 2.5 goals
Middlesbrough50%
Best odds for this sectionUnder 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · Model 55% vs implied 44% · edge +11.4 pts
2.3
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BTTS YesBetUK guide price · model 67%
1.62
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Over 1.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 67%
1.17
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BTTS NoBetMGM guide price · model 37%
2.2
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 49%
1.6
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Over 3.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 31%
2.5
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Both teams have shown scoring ability this season, with Middlesbrough netting in six of seven matches and Palace scoring multiple goals in recent games despite defensive lapses. Palace’s average concession rate of 2.67 goals per game and Middlesbrough’s consistent attack suggest a match likely to feature goals at both ends, supporting the Both Teams to Score element of the bet.
Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Market aligned with main pickCrystal Palace Draw No BetBet365 guide price · Model 45% vs implied 71% · edge -26.4 pts
1.4
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BTTS YesBetUK guide price · model 67%
1.62
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Over 3.5 CardsBet365 guide price · model 58%
1.83
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 49%
1.6
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Crystal Palace to WinBet365 guide price · model 27%
1.67
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The market price of 3.0 for Crystal Palace to Win & Both Teams to Score implies a 33.3% chance, which is significantly higher than the model’s 17.1% estimate. This indicates the price is short and sensitive, reflecting strong public backing or bookmaker caution. the football read remains credible given Palace’s defensive issues and Middlesbrough’s scoring form, but the require caution and suggest lower staking or waiting for price improvement.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

4Crystal Palace wins
1Draws
3Middlesbrough wins
31 Oct 2018Middlesbrough v Crystal Palace1-0
25 Feb 2017Crystal Palace v Middlesbrough1-0
10 Sep 2016Middlesbrough v Crystal Palace1-2
16 Feb 2013Crystal Palace v Middlesbrough4-1
25 Aug 2012Middlesbrough v Crystal Palace2-1
04 Feb 2012Middlesbrough v Crystal Palace0-0
Market aligned with main pickCrystal Palace to WinBet365 guide price · Model 27% vs implied 60% · edge -32.9 pts
1.67
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BTTS YesBetUK guide price · model 67%
1.62
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 49%
1.6
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The head-to-head sample of eight matches shows a balanced rivalry with Palace winning six and Middlesbrough four, including two draws. The average goals per game of 2.13 suggests moderate scoring, with recent cup meetings favoring Middlesbrough. This history provides context but is less decisive than current form and tactical factors for this fixture.
Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Crystal Palace-
Avg corners for
Middlesbrough7
Crystal Palace-
Avg total corners
Middlesbrough9
Crystal Palace-
Avg yellow cards
Middlesbrough1.5
Crystal Palace-
Avg shots
Middlesbrough18.5
Best odds for this sectionOver 3.5 CardsBet365 guide price · Model 58% vs implied 55% · edge +2.9 pts
1.83
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Over 9.5 CornersBet365 guide price · model 51%
1.98
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Middlesbrough average 7 corners and 18.5 shots per game, with 5.5 on target, indicating sustained attacking pressure. Their 1.5 yellow cards per game reflect a moderately physical style. Palace’s data is limited but their defensive frailties suggest they may concede set-piece opportunities and shots. The combination of pressure and fouling patterns supports a dynamic match with chances and cards.
Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Season team stats

League Cup

Crystal Palace0
Played
Middlesbrough2
Crystal Palace0
Avg goals for
Middlesbrough2
Crystal Palace0
Avg goals against
Middlesbrough0.5
Crystal Palace0
Clean sheets
Middlesbrough1
Market aligned with main pickCrystal Palace Draw No BetBet365 guide price · Model 45% vs implied 71% · edge -26.4 pts
1.4
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Crystal Palace to WinBet365 guide price · model 27%
1.67
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Over the season so far, Palace have conceded heavily, averaging 2.67 goals against per game, while Middlesbrough have scored 1.71 goals per game, reflecting their attacking consistency. Palace’s cup experience and ability to score at home balance their defensive weaknesses, making a home win combined with both teams scoring a plausible outcome based on season-long trends.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

-Crystal Palace Over 2.5
50%Middlesbrough Over 2.5
2.13H2H avg goals
In the last eight head-to-head meetings, the average goals per game is 2.13, indicating a moderately open scoring pattern. Recent matches have seen goals from both sides, aligning with the Over 2.5 Goals trend panel and supporting expectations of a match with multiple goals and attacking tempo from both teams.

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