Match analysis
EnglandPremier League
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Premier League fixture.
Crystal Palace got the job done on Saturday 25 February 2017, winning 1-0 at home to Middlesbrough (Premier League). At the break it was 1-0 to Crystal Palace. They never let the lead slip.
In seven meetings since February 2012, Crystal Palace have won four, Middlesbrough have taken two and one was drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Crystal Palace vs Middlesbrough prediction page.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| Crystal PalaceHome | Rating | MiddlesbroughAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,392 | Overall | 1,467 |
| 1,395 | Match venue | 1,483 |
| 1,395 | At home | 1,473 |
| 1,474 | Away | 1,483 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,441 | Attack | 1,413 |
| 1,485 | Defence | 1,581 |
| 1,406 | Home attack | 1,442 |
| 1,488 | Away attack | 1,450 |
| 1,506 | Home defence | 1,535 |
| 1,490 | Away defence | 1,554 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,488 | Goal environment | 1,445 |
| 1,472 | Home goals | 1,475 |
| 1,517 | Away goals | 1,470 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,388 | Close games | 1,447 |
| 1,393 | Winning margin | 1,475 |
Match venue compares Crystal Palace at home with Middlesbrough 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.