Match analysis
EnglandNational League Cup
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this National League Cup fixture.
Middlesbrough U21 got the job done on Wednesday 9 September, winning 3-1 away at Tamworth (National League Cup). At the break it was 1-0 to Tamworth. Middlesbrough U21 turned it round in the second half.
The goal for Tamworth came from R. Calder (45'). J. Carbon (47') and C. Ibeh (48', 51') got on the scoresheet for Middlesbrough U21.
In two meetings since January 2025, Middlesbrough U21 have won both. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Tamworth vs Middlesbrough U21 prediction page.
5W 0D 5L1.50 pts/game
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| TamworthHome | Rating | Middlesbrough U21Away |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,516 | Overall | 1,531 |
| 1,513 | Match venue | 1,525 |
| 1,513 | At home | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Away | 1,525 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,515 | Attack | 1,529 |
| 1,486 | Defence | 1,519 |
| 1,515 | Home attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Away attack | 1,529 |
| 1,486 | Home defence | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Away defence | 1,519 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,512 | Goal environment | 1,517 |
| 1,512 | Home goals | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Away goals | 1,517 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Close games | 1,500 |
| 1,521 | Winning margin | 1,545 |
Match venue compares Tamworth at home with Middlesbrough U21 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.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.