Crystal Palace U21
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1 - 1
HT: 0 - 0
Monday 9 February
Middlesbrough U21
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AI Prediction
verified High Confidence
11.79
X4.03
23.28
Recommended Bet
Away Win
Stake: Medium (6/10)
64
Opp. Value
Key Factors
League Rank: Home #16 vs Away #2
Season: Home 1.30 PPG vs Away 1.93 PPG
Recent Form (weighted): Home 1.75 PPG vs Away 3.00 PPG
Goals (venue): Home 1.71 GPG vs Away 1.47 GPG
donut_small Win Probabilities
28%
30%
42%
Crystal Palace U21
Draw
Middlesbrough U21
Match Preview
Crystal Palace U21 is set to face Middlesbrough U23s at the VBS Community Stadium in a Premier League 2 fixture on February 9, 2026.
In the standings, Crystal Palace U21 currently occupies the 16th spot with 17 points, while Middlesbrough U23s is situated in 18th place with 14 points.
Recent performances show Crystal Palace U21 encountering 3 losses in their last 6 matches, while Middlesbrough U23s has recorded a 60 percent rate of away draws this season.
Looking at their previous encounters, Crystal Palace U21 has shown an edge with 3 wins in their last 5 head-to-head matches in the Premier League 2 against Middlesbrough U23s.
The algorithm prediction hints at a close contest resulting in a 2-2 draw between Crystal Palace U21 and Middlesbrough U23s.
Lineups
Lineup Predictions & Ratings
Crystal Palace U21
Starting 11
-1Thomas Cannon
CF5.91
10Callum O'Hare
CAM6.91
4Ollie Arblaster
6.18
8Gustavo Hamer
CDM6.57
14Harrison Burrows
LM5.88
38Femi Seriki
6.32
42Sydie Peck
6.90
6Japhet Tanganga
CB6.85
6Tyler Bindon
3.83
11Andre Brookes
6.78
1Michael Cooper
GK6.69
Substitutes
9Danny Ings
ST4.57
21Chiedozie Ogbene
RW5.42
23Tyrese Campbell
CF6.05
18Djibril Soumaré
4.56
24Tahith Chong
RW4.74
5Leo Hjelde
CB6.60
12Ki-Jana Hoever
RB2.70
25Mark McGuinness
CB5.08
-1Adam Davies
GK0.20
Middlesbrough U21
Starting 11
9Tommy Conway
6.81
11Morgan Whittaker
RW6.86
7Hayden Hackney
CM7.30
8Riley McGree
LM5.50
16Alan Browne
CM6.66
18Aidan Morris
7.15
31Solomon Brynn
GK6.78
2Callum Brittain
RB6.62
3Matt Targett
LB7.06
12Luke Ayling
RB6.89
29Adilson Malanda
CB7.02
Substitutes
13Dávid Strelec (Injured)
CF6.24
22Samuel Silvera
LW4.43
27Sontje Hansen
RW3.32
6Dael Fry
CB6.34
-1Alex Gilbert
5.14
15Finley Munroe
1.60
19Sverre Halseth Nypan
4.88
45Jeremy Sarmiento
-Jon McLaughlin
GK
Ratings based on player performance in recent matches
League Standings Context
For Crystal Palace U21
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Aston Villa U23s | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 18 |
| 16 | Crystal Palace U21 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 17 |
| 17 | Nottingham Forest U21 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 17 |
For Middlesbrough U21
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Reading U23s | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 15 |
| 21 | Middlesbrough U23s | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 14 |
| 22 | Leeds United U21 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 14 |
Advanced Stats (Avg per match)
37.6/ 60.2
Dangerous Attacks
49.1/ 75.4
53.0%
Shots on Target
44.0%
8.4
Total Shots
11.1
47.0%
Possession
51.0%
Team Performance (Avg)
2.0
Goals Scored / Match
1.8
2.1
Goals Conceded / Match
1.5
Head-to-Head Summary
214
Crystal Palace U21 Wins
48%
0
Draws
0%
232
Middlesbrough U21 Wins
52%
Total H2H Matches: 446
Recent Form Stats
| Market | Crystal Palace U21 | Middlesbrough U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 Goals | 93%13/14 | 57%8/14 |
| Over 2.5 Goals | 79%11/14 | 36%5/14 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71%10/14 | 57%8/14 |
* Based on last 14 matches
Past Matches
Last 6: Crystal Palace U21
PL2
Ipswich U23
2 - 1
Crystal Palace U21
PL2
Crystal Palace U21
6 - 0
Derby U23s
PL2
Chelsea U23s
4 - 1
Crystal Palace U21
PL2
Crystal Palace U21
2 - 2
Stoke City U23s
PL2
Aston Villa U23s
0 - 2
Crystal Palace U21
PL2
Crystal Palace U21
0 - 2
Newcastle U23s
Home Games: Crystal Palace U21
PL2
Crystal Palace U21
6 - 0
Derby U23s
PL2
Crystal Palace U21
2 - 2
Stoke City U23s
PL2
Crystal Palace U21
0 - 2
Newcastle U23s
PL2
Crystal Palace U21
3 - 1
Birmingham U21
PL2
Crystal Palace U21
3 - 2
Leeds United U21
Last 6: Middlesbrough U21
PL2
Middlesbrough U23s
3 - 3
West Ham Utd U23s
PL2
Fulham U23s
1 - 1
Middlesbrough U23s
PL2
Middlesbrough U23s
6 - 1
Ipswich U23
PL2
Newcastle U23s
0 - 1
Middlesbrough U23s
PL2
Middlesbrough U23s
2 - 2
Norwich U23s
PL2
Liverpool U23s
4 - 2
Middlesbrough U23s
Away Games: Middlesbrough U21
PL2
Fulham U23s
1 - 1
Middlesbrough U23s
PL2
Newcastle U23s
0 - 1
Middlesbrough U23s
PL2
Liverpool U23s
4 - 2
Middlesbrough U23s
PL2
Brighton U23s
1 - 1
Middlesbrough U23s
PL2
Blackburn U23s
1 - 1
Middlesbrough U23s
history Recent Form
Crystal Palace U21W
D
W
L
L
Middlesbrough U21W
W
W
W
W
group Head to Head
PL30 Aug 2025
1-0
PL12 Feb 2025
3-1
PL23 Oct 2024
1-0
PL15 Feb 2023
1-3
PL14 Aug 2022
2-2
47%
Over 2.5 Goals
40%
Both Team Score
Head-to-Head Detailed
Over 1.5 Goals
53%
8 / 15 matches
Over 2.5 Goals
47%
7 / 15 matches
Over 3.5 Goals
27%
4 / 15 matches
Both Teams to Score
40%
6 / 15 matches
Crystal Palace U21 CS
20%
Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough U21 CS
47%
Clean Sheets
Recent Matches
30 Aug 2025
Middlesbrough
1 - 0
Sheffield United
12 Feb 2025
Sheffield United
3 - 1
Middlesbrough
23 Oct 2024
Middlesbrough
1 - 0
Sheffield United
15 Feb 2023
Sheffield United
1 - 3
Middlesbrough
14 Aug 2022
Middlesbrough
2 - 2
Sheffield United
8 Mar 2022
Sheffield United
4 - 1
Middlesbrough
28 Sept 2021
Middlesbrough
2 - 0
Sheffield United
13 Feb 2019
Sheffield United
1 - 0
Middlesbrough
7 Aug 2018
Middlesbrough
3 - 0
Sheffield United
10 Apr 2018
Sheffield United
2 - 1
Middlesbrough
12 Aug 2017
Middlesbrough
1 - 0
Sheffield United
9 Apr 2011
Sheffield United
1 - 2
Middlesbrough
Current Form Comparison
Form (Overall)
1.30
Form (Overall)
1.93
Middlesbrough U21 is +48% better in terms of Points Per Game
Sheffield United
3 - 1
Oxford United
Millwall
1 - 1
Sheffield United
Sheffield United
3 - 1
Ipswich Town
Southampton
1 - 0
Sheffield United
Charlton Athletic
1 - 0
Sheffield United
Middlesbrough
1 - 0
Norwich City
Middlesbrough
4 - 0
Preston North End
Stoke City
1 - 2
Middlesbrough
West Bromwich Albion
2 - 3
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
4 - 0
Southampton
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AI Prediction
verified High Confidence
11.79
X4.03
23.28
Recommended Bet
Away Win
Stake: Medium (6/10)
64
Opp. Value
Key Factors
League Rank: Home #16 vs Away #2
Season: Home 1.30 PPG vs Away 1.93 PPG
Recent Form (weighted): Home 1.75 PPG vs Away 3.00 PPG
Goals (venue): Home 1.71 GPG vs Away 1.47 GPG
Match Preview
Crystal Palace U21 is set to face Middlesbrough U23s at the VBS Community Stadium in a Premier League 2 fixture on February 9, 2026.
In the standings, Crystal Palace U21 currently occupies the 16th spot with 17 points, while Middlesbrough U23s is situated in 18th place with 14 points.
Recent performances show Crystal Palace U21 encountering 3 losses in their last 6 matches, while Middlesbrough U23s has recorded a 60 percent rate of away draws this season.
Looking at their previous encounters, Crystal Palace U21 has shown an edge with 3 wins in their last 5 head-to-head matches in the Premier League 2 against Middlesbrough U23s.
The algorithm prediction hints at a close contest resulting in a 2-2 draw between Crystal Palace U21 and Middlesbrough U23s.
League Standings Context
For Crystal Palace U21
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Aston Villa U23s | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 18 |
| 16 | Crystal Palace U21 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 17 |
| 17 | Nottingham Forest U21 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 17 |
For Middlesbrough U21
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Reading U23s | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 15 |
| 21 | Middlesbrough U23s | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 14 |
| 22 | Leeds United U21 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 14 |
Team Performance (Avg)
2.0
Goals Scored / Match
1.8
2.1
Goals Conceded / Match
1.5
Recent Form Stats
| Market | Crystal Palace U21 | Middlesbrough U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 Goals | 93%13/14 | 57%8/14 |
| Over 2.5 Goals | 79%11/14 | 36%5/14 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71%10/14 | 57%8/14 |
* Based on last 14 matches
history Recent Form
Crystal Palace U21W
D
W
L
L
Middlesbrough U21W
W
W
W
W
Head-to-Head Detailed
Over 1.5 Goals
53%
8 / 15 matches
Over 2.5 Goals
47%
7 / 15 matches
Over 3.5 Goals
27%
4 / 15 matches
Both Teams to Score
40%
6 / 15 matches
Crystal Palace U21 CS
20%
Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough U21 CS
47%
Clean Sheets
Recent Matches
30 Aug 2025
Middlesbrough
1 - 0
Sheffield United
12 Feb 2025
Sheffield United
3 - 1
Middlesbrough
23 Oct 2024
Middlesbrough
1 - 0
Sheffield United
15 Feb 2023
Sheffield United
1 - 3
Middlesbrough
14 Aug 2022
Middlesbrough
2 - 2
Sheffield United
8 Mar 2022
Sheffield United
4 - 1
Middlesbrough
28 Sept 2021
Middlesbrough
2 - 0
Sheffield United
13 Feb 2019
Sheffield United
1 - 0
Middlesbrough
7 Aug 2018
Middlesbrough
3 - 0
Sheffield United
10 Apr 2018
Sheffield United
2 - 1
Middlesbrough
12 Aug 2017
Middlesbrough
1 - 0
Sheffield United
9 Apr 2011
Sheffield United
1 - 2
Middlesbrough
donut_small Win Probabilities
28%
30%
42%
Crystal Palace U21
Draw
Middlesbrough U21
Lineups
Lineup Predictions & Ratings
Crystal Palace U21
Starting 11
-1Thomas Cannon
CF5.91
10Callum O'Hare
CAM6.91
4Ollie Arblaster
6.18
8Gustavo Hamer
CDM6.57
14Harrison Burrows
LM5.88
38Femi Seriki
6.32
42Sydie Peck
6.90
6Japhet Tanganga
CB6.85
6Tyler Bindon
3.83
11Andre Brookes
6.78
1Michael Cooper
GK6.69
Substitutes
9Danny Ings
ST4.57
21Chiedozie Ogbene
RW5.42
23Tyrese Campbell
CF6.05
18Djibril Soumaré
4.56
24Tahith Chong
RW4.74
5Leo Hjelde
CB6.60
12Ki-Jana Hoever
RB2.70
25Mark McGuinness
CB5.08
-1Adam Davies
GK0.20
Middlesbrough U21
Starting 11
9Tommy Conway
6.81
11Morgan Whittaker
RW6.86
7Hayden Hackney
CM7.30
8Riley McGree
LM5.50
16Alan Browne
CM6.66
18Aidan Morris
7.15
31Solomon Brynn
GK6.78
2Callum Brittain
RB6.62
3Matt Targett
LB7.06
12Luke Ayling
RB6.89
29Adilson Malanda
CB7.02
Substitutes
13Dávid Strelec (Injured)
CF6.24
22Samuel Silvera
LW4.43
27Sontje Hansen
RW3.32
6Dael Fry
CB6.34
-1Alex Gilbert
5.14
15Finley Munroe
1.60
19Sverre Halseth Nypan
4.88
45Jeremy Sarmiento
-Jon McLaughlin
GK
Ratings based on player performance in recent matches
Advanced Stats (Avg per match)
37.6/ 60.2
Dangerous Attacks
49.1/ 75.4
53.0%
Shots on Target
44.0%
8.4
Total Shots
11.1
47.0%
Possession
51.0%
Head-to-Head Summary
214
Crystal Palace U21 Wins
48%
0
Draws
0%
232
Middlesbrough U21 Wins
52%
Total H2H Matches: 446
Past Matches
Last 6: Crystal Palace U21
PL2
Ipswich U23
2 - 1
Crystal Palace U21
PL2
Crystal Palace U21
6 - 0
Derby U23s
PL2
Chelsea U23s
4 - 1
Crystal Palace U21
PL2
Crystal Palace U21
2 - 2
Stoke City U23s
PL2
Aston Villa U23s
0 - 2
Crystal Palace U21
PL2
Crystal Palace U21
0 - 2
Newcastle U23s
Home Games: Crystal Palace U21
PL2
Crystal Palace U21
6 - 0
Derby U23s
PL2
Crystal Palace U21
2 - 2
Stoke City U23s
PL2
Crystal Palace U21
0 - 2
Newcastle U23s
PL2
Crystal Palace U21
3 - 1
Birmingham U21
PL2
Crystal Palace U21
3 - 2
Leeds United U21
Last 6: Middlesbrough U21
PL2
Middlesbrough U23s
3 - 3
West Ham Utd U23s
PL2
Fulham U23s
1 - 1
Middlesbrough U23s
PL2
Middlesbrough U23s
6 - 1
Ipswich U23
PL2
Newcastle U23s
0 - 1
Middlesbrough U23s
PL2
Middlesbrough U23s
2 - 2
Norwich U23s
PL2
Liverpool U23s
4 - 2
Middlesbrough U23s
Away Games: Middlesbrough U21
PL2
Fulham U23s
1 - 1
Middlesbrough U23s
PL2
Newcastle U23s
0 - 1
Middlesbrough U23s
PL2
Liverpool U23s
4 - 2
Middlesbrough U23s
PL2
Brighton U23s
1 - 1
Middlesbrough U23s
PL2
Blackburn U23s
1 - 1
Middlesbrough U23s
group Head to Head
PL30 Aug 2025
1-0
PL12 Feb 2025
3-1
PL23 Oct 2024
1-0
PL15 Feb 2023
1-3
PL14 Aug 2022
2-2
47%
Over 2.5 Goals
40%
Both Team Score
Current Form Comparison
Form (Overall)
1.30
Form (Overall)
1.93
Middlesbrough U21 is +48% better in terms of Points Per Game
Sheffield United
3 - 1
Oxford United
Millwall
1 - 1
Sheffield United
Sheffield United
3 - 1
Ipswich Town
Southampton
1 - 0
Sheffield United
Charlton Athletic
1 - 0
Sheffield United
Middlesbrough
1 - 0
Norwich City
Middlesbrough
4 - 0
Preston North End
Stoke City
1 - 2
Middlesbrough
West Bromwich Albion
2 - 3
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
4 - 0
Southampton
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