Match analysis
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Premier League 2 Division One fixture.
Honours even: Aston Villa U21 2-2 Middlesbrough U21 on Friday 18 September (Premier League 2 Division One). Middlesbrough U21 went in 2-1 ahead at half-time, but Aston Villa U21 fought back to draw level.
The goals for Aston Villa U21 came from O. Johnson (7', 52'). L. Campbell (17') scored for Middlesbrough U21. An own goal also found its way onto the scoreline. J. Dede was sent off for Middlesbrough U21 in the 86th minute.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| Aston Villa U21Home | Rating | Middlesbrough U21Away |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,481 | Overall | 1,451 |
| 1,429 | Match venue | 1,475 |
| 1,429 | At home | 1,460 |
| 1,514 | Away | 1,475 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,511 | Attack | 1,464 |
| 1,427 | Defence | 1,492 |
| 1,487 | Home attack | 1,491 |
| 1,536 | Away attack | 1,470 |
| 1,392 | Home defence | 1,449 |
| 1,469 | Away defence | 1,513 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,865 | Goal environment | 1,815 |
| 1,678 | Home goals | 1,663 |
| 1,687 | Away goals | 1,652 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,530 | Close games | 1,452 |
| 1,462 | Winning margin | 1,452 |
Match venue compares Aston Villa U21 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.
The head-to-head covers six games since August 2022, and Aston Villa U21 have won two, Middlesbrough U21 have taken two and two were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Aston Villa U21 vs Middlesbrough U21 prediction page.