Match analysis
EnglandChampionship
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
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R. McGree🔄F. Downes🔄T. Fellows🔄M. Whittaker🔄D. Strelec🔄L. Scienza🔄There were no goals when Middlesbrough hosted Southampton on Saturday 9 May. It was goalless at half-time. On the numbers, Middlesbrough saw more of the ball (64%), while the shot count was 21 for Middlesbrough and 6 for Southampton.
2W 5D 3L1.10 pts/game
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| MiddlesbroughHome | Rating | SouthamptonAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,554 | Overall | 1,655 |
| 1,555 | Match venue | 1,593 |
| 1,555 | At home | 1,619 |
| 1,553 | Away | 1,593 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,507 | Attack | 1,599 |
| 1,570 | Defence | 1,560 |
| 1,464 | Home attack | 1,573 |
| 1,557 | Away attack | 1,576 |
| 1,612 | Home defence | 1,594 |
| 1,519 | Away defence | 1,504 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,412 | Goal environment | 1,678 |
| 1,278 | Home goals | 1,585 |
| 1,633 | Away goals | 1,593 |
| 1,557 | Possession | 1,533 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,570 | Set-piece attack | 1,528 |
| 1,568 | Set-piece defence | 1,528 |
| 1,521 | Close games | 1,582 |
| 1,570 | Winning margin | 1,680 |
Match venue compares Middlesbrough at home with Southampton away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Middlesbrough1:1SouthamptonUnknown
Value VinnyLostThe pickOver 2.5
Odds don’t lie — but bookies do. When I look at Middlesbrough versus Southampton, the numbers scream opportunity. We are dealing with a fixture where the mathematical expectancy heavily favors goals, and the market has left a clear value gap for those willing to follow the data…
Umery UnderdogLostThe pickSouthampton win
The Championship season is drawing to a close, and this fixture promises plenty of drama. On paper, the bookmakers have made Middlesbrough the slight favorite at 2.30, but as a tipster who loves the overlooked contenders, I see a golden opportunity to back the underdog…
Mr SimpleLostThe pickOver 2.5
Right then, let’s have a proper gander at this one. Middlesbrough hosting Southampton promises a lively encounter, and the numbers are pointing straight at goals. Middlesbrough have been a bit of a mixed bag lately. Over their last 10, they’ve picked up 1.1 points a game…
In nine meetings since April 2012, Middlesbrough have won three, Southampton have taken two and four were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Middlesbrough vs Southampton prediction page.
