Result
1:3
02/03/2026 at 15:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
- Championship - Round 35
- Referee: Kirk T. (Eng)
- Where to Watch on TV:
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Africa | DStv Now, SuperSport GOtv Football, SuperSport MaXimo 2, SuperSport Premier League, SupeSport ESPN 1 |
Argentina | Disney+, FOX Sports 2 |
Asia | beIN Connect MENA, beIN Sports MENA 2, beIN Sports MENA 3, beIN Sports MENA English 2, TOD |
Australia | beIN Connect, beIN Sports 2 |
Austria | Sky Go Austria, Sky Sport Austria Premier League, Sky Sport Austria Top Event |
Bolivia | ESPN 5 |
Brazil | Claro TV+, Disney+, ESPN 2, Sky+, Vivo Play, Zapping |
Bulgaria | Diema Sport 2, Play Diema Xtra |
Canada | DAZN Canada |
Chile | ESPN 5 |
Colombia | ESPN 5 |
Croatia | Arena Sport 3, MAXtv To Go |
Czech-republic | Nova Sport 6, Oneplay |
Denmark | Viaplay |
Ecuador | ESPN 5 |
Finland | Viaplay 2 Urheilu, Viaplay |
France | beIN Connect, beIN Sports MAX 5 |
Georgia | Setanta Sports 2 |
Germany | Sky Go Germany, Sky Sport Premier League, Sky Sport Top Event, WOW |
Greece | COSMOTE Sport 3 |
Hong-kong | myTV SUPER |
Hungary | Match 4 |
Iceland | SÝN Sport Viaplay, Viaplay |
India | FanCode, FanCode |
Ireland | NOW |
Israel | ONE Sport, Sport 1 |
Japan | DAZN Japan |
Kenya | Gotv |
Kosovo | Arena Premium 3 |
Malaysia | Astro Football, Astro Go, Sooka |
Malta | GO TV, TSN Malta 6 |
Mexico | Disney+, ESPN 4 |
Netherlands | Viaplay |
New-zealand | beIN Connect |
Nigeria | Supersport Maximo 2, SuperSport Premier League, SupeSport ESPN 1 |
North-central-america | Disney+ Caribbean |
Norway | Viaplay |
Paraguay | ESPN 5 |
Peru | Disney+, ESPN 5 |
Portugal | Sport TV3 |
Serbia | Arena Premium 3 |
Slovakia | Nova Sport 6 |
Slovenia | Arena Sport 1 Premium |
South-africa | SuperSport Premier League, SuperSport Variety 3, SupeSport ESPN |
Sweden | Viaplay |
Switzerland | Sky Sport Premier League, Sky Sport Top Event |
United-kingdom | NOW TV, Sky Go Extra, Sky Go, Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports UHD |
Uruguay | Disney+ |
Usa | Paramount+ |
Venezuela | Disney+, ESPN 5, Inter |
Match Stats
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| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 0.60 | 1.09 |
| Ball possession |
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| 60% | 40% |
| Total shots |
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| 11 | 11 |
| Shots on target |
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| 7 | 3 |
| Big chances |
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| 0 | 3 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 6 | 2 |
| Passes |
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| 76% (350/463) | 70% (217/310) |
| Yellow cards |
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| 2 | 4 |
| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 0.60 | 1.09 |
| xG on target (xGOT) |
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| 1.47 | 1.72 |
| Total shots |
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| 11 | 11 |
| Shots on target |
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| 7 | 3 |
| Shots off target |
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| 0 | 5 |
| Blocked shots |
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| 4 | 3 |
| Shots inside the box |
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| 5 | 9 |
| Shots outside the box |
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| 6 | 2 |
| Hit the woodwork |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Headed goals |
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| 0 | 1 |
| Big chances |
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| 0 | 3 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 6 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box |
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| 19 | 25 |
| Accurate through passes |
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| 0 | 3 |
| Offsides |
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| 3 | 3 |
| Free kicks |
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| 12 | 11 |
| Passes |
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| 76% (350/463) | 70% (217/310) |
| Long passes |
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| 36% (30/84) | 39% (20/51) |
| Passes in final third |
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| 60% (88/147) | 56% (60/107) |
| Crosses |
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| 16% (4/25) | 25% (2/8) |
| Expected assists (xA) |
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| 0.39 | 1.04 |
| Throw ins |
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| 31 | 29 |
| Fouls |
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| 11 | 12 |
| Tackles |
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| 18% (2/11) | 73% (11/15) |
| Duels won |
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| 43 | 55 |
| Clearances |
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| 16 | 29 |
| Interceptions |
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| 8 | 7 |
| Errors leading to shot |
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| 0 | 1 |
| Errors leading to goal |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Goalkeeper saves |
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| 0 | 6 |
| xGOT faced |
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| 1.72 | 1.47 |
| Goals prevented |
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| -1.28 | 0.47 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Half (0 - 2)
- 13', 0 - 1, Targett M. ⚽, Morris A. (A),
- 26', 0 - 2, Targett M. ⚽, Hackney H. (A),
- 2nd Half (1 - 1)
- 49', 1 - 2, Ducksch M. ⚽, Stansfield J. (A),
- 58', Iwata T. 🟨,
- 60', 1 - 3, Strelec D. ⚽, Ayling L. (A),
- 61', Strelec D. ↓, Whittaker M. ↑,
- 64', Stansfield J. ↓, Priske A. ↑,
- 64', Roberts P. ↓, Vicente C. ↑,
- 67', Conway T. 🟨,
- 72', Gray D. ↓, Paik Seung-Ho ↑,
- 72', Osayi-Samuel B. ↓, Osman I. ↑,
- 74', McGree R. ↓, Browne A. ↑,
- 74', Conway T. ↓, Sarmiento J. ↑,
- 84', Panzo J. ↓, Laird E. ↑,
- 85', Brynn S. 🟨,
- 90', Malanda A. 🟨,
- 90+1', Laird E. 🟨,
- 90+1', Hackney H. ↓, Gilbert A. ↑,
- 90+4', Brittain C. 🟨,
Chances of winning
Birmingham City 34.3% | Draw 27.1% | Middlesbrough 38.6% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Birmingham City has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-8.3%)Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Birmingham City's form might have worsened.Middlesbrough has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+8.6%)Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Middlesbrough's recent form is better than expected.ML Model estimates a higher probability for Birmingham City than the current prediction. (+9.1%)Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Birmingham City, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.ML Model estimates a lower probability for Middlesbrough than the current prediction. (-9.2%)Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Middlesbrough, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
Birmingham City - Middlesbrough Odds
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X |
2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now (Initially) |
2.76 ↑ (2.19) |
3.43 ↑ (3.4) |
2.46 ↓ (3.11) |
6% (7.2%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 2.50
What is the prediction for Birmingham City - Middlesbrough?
Users Predictions:
47 users predict this event. Birmingham will win (votes: 8 - 17%). Middlesbrough will win (votes: 25 - 53.2%). It will Tie (votes: 14 - 29.8%).
Confidence interval (95%) for Middlesbrough: 38.9% – 67.5%.High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 12 high ROI users predict this event. Birmingham (votes: 1 - 8.3%). Middlesbrough (votes: 7 - 58.3%). Tie (votes: 4 - 33.3%).Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:- DNB - Middlesbrough (1.79) (votes: 6 - 85.7%) 🥈 Silver Tip.
- AH 0 - Middlesbrough (1.85) (votes: 3 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
- DC - Middlesbrough (1.45) (votes: 2 - 100%) .
- BTTS - yes (votes: 8 - 100%) 🥈 Silver Tip.
- O/U 2.5 - over (votes: 6 - 85.7%) 🥈 Silver Tip.
- O/E Goals - odd (votes: 1 - 100%) .
Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 24 high ROI users predict this event. Birmingham (votes: 2 - 8.3%). Middlesbrough (votes: 18 - 75%). Tie (votes: 4 - 16.7%). The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
Preview Facts
- Enjoy a meeting between a mid-ranked team and one of the leaders (ranked 11 and 2 in the zone Promotion ~ Premier League).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Birmingham won 0.
- Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.
- Birmingham may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
- The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
- There will not play in Birmingham: Buchanan L.
(Knee Injury)
Cochrane A.
(Ankle Injury)
Paik Seung-Ho
(Injury)
Solis Romero J. E.
(Red Card)
- There will not play in Middlesbrough: Bangura A.
(Injury)
Castledine L.
(Injury)
Edmundson G.
(Injury)
Jones A.
(Injury)
Lenihan D.
(Achilles Tendon Injury)
Silvera S.
(Injury)
- In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Birmingham won 3 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 13 matches, and goals 14:30. (average 0.7:1.5).
- Including home matches between the teams, Birmingham won 1 match, drew 2 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 8:17. (average 0.9:1.9).
How many head-to-head matches has Birmingham City won against Middlesbrough?
Birmingham City has won 0 of their last 5 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Middlesbrough won against Birmingham City?
Middlesbrough has won 5 of their last 5 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Birmingham City - Middlesbrough were as follows:
08.11.2025
Middlesbrough
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Birmingham City
2:1
12.03.2024
Birmingham City
-
Middlesbrough
0:1
21.10.2023
Middlesbrough
-
Birmingham City
1:0
02.01.2023
Birmingham City
-
Middlesbrough
1:3
05.10.2022
Middlesbrough
-
Birmingham City
1:0
Latest results of Birmingham City
Latest results of Middlesbrough
English League Championship Table
2025/26 | | Pl | W | D | L | | Diff | Pts |
| 1 | Coventry | 35 | 21 | 8 | 6 | 72:38 | 34 | 71 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 35 | 19 | 9 | 7 | 54:35 | 19 | 66 |
| 3 | Millwall | 35 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 47:40 | 7 | 62 |
| 4 | Ipswich | 33 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 59:34 | 25 | 60 |
| 5 | Hull | 34 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 56:48 | 8 | 60 |
| 6 | Wrexham | 35 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 54:45 | 9 | 57 |
| 7 | Southampton | 35 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 57:46 | 11 | 53 |
| 8 | Derby | 35 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 52:46 | 6 | 51 |
| 9 | Watford | 35 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 45:41 | 4 | 51 |
| 10 | Bristol City | 35 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 48:44 | 4 | 50 |
| 11 | Preston | 35 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 41:40 | 1 | 49 |
| 12 | Birmingham | 35 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 46:46 | 0 | 49 |
| 13 | Sheffield Utd | 35 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 50:48 | 2 | 48 |
| 14 | Stoke | 35 | 13 | 8 | 14 | 39:34 | 5 | 47 |
| 15 | QPR | 35 | 13 | 8 | 14 | 46:54 | -8 | 47 |
| 16 | Swansea | 35 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 40:43 | -3 | 46 |
| 17 | Norwich | 35 | 13 | 6 | 16 | 47:44 | 3 | 45 |
| 18 | Charlton | 35 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 33:44 | -11 | 41 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 34:44 | -10 | 39 |
| 20 | Blackburn | 35 | 10 | 8 | 17 | 33:46 | -13 | 38 |
| 21 | West Brom | 35 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 34:52 | -18 | 35 |
| 22 | Leicester | 35 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 47:56 | -9 | 34 |
| 23 | Oxford Utd | 35 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 31:47 | -16 | 32 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed ✔ | 35 | 1 | 8 | 26 | 21:71 | -50 | -7 |
Promotion ~ Premier League
Promotion ~ Championship (Play Offs: Semi~finals)
Relegation ~ League One
Clinched Spots for Teams
Sheffield Wed is Relegated to League One