Match analysis
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Premier League 2 Division One fixture.
Burnley U21 host Middlesbrough U21 on Friday 18 December in a Premier League 2 Division One clash. The Elo numbers point one way: Middlesbrough U21 rate 1461 on the road, against 1398 for Burnley U21.
Burnley U21 come into this struggling for results (L L D W L over their last five). They have gone three without a victory. With L L L W D from their last five, Middlesbrough U21 are struggling for results. They are without a win in three.
Burnley U21 average 1.0 goals for and 0.7 against on home soil. On their travels Middlesbrough U21 are scoring 0.7 and letting in 3.0 per game. Under 2.5 goals makes sense on numbers that point to 1.6 a game; both teams have scored in 30% of Burnley U21 games and 40% of Middlesbrough U21 games. Defensively Middlesbrough U21 stand out: 60% of their games have ended with a clean sheet.
This one has not been previewed yet. Our Premier League 2 Division One tips page carries every Premier League 2 Division One prediction we publish.
| Burnley U21Home | Rating | Middlesbrough U21Away |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,355 | Overall | 1,429 |
| 1,398 | Match venue | 1,461 |
| 1,398 | At home | 1,450 |
| 1,455 | Away | 1,461 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,425 | Attack | 1,462 |
| 1,446 | Defence | 1,482 |
| 1,400 | Home attack | 1,486 |
| 1,503 | Away attack | 1,465 |
| 1,468 | Home defence | 1,449 |
| 1,470 | Away defence | 1,503 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,557 | Goal environment | 1,823 |
| 1,505 | Home goals | 1,665 |
| 1,552 | Away goals | 1,658 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,410 | Close games | 1,431 |
| 1,344 | Winning margin | 1,430 |
Match venue compares Burnley 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.
This is the first meeting between Burnley U21 and Middlesbrough U21 on our records.
Head-to-head data is unavailable for this match.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.