Middlesbrough
Barnsley
Middlesbrough vs Barnsley Prediction
Why we picked this for Middlesbrough vs Barnsley
Under 2.5 goals is our call for Middlesbrough against Barnsley (Championship), rated at 61% confidence. Matches involving Middlesbrough produced 2.0 goals per game over their last 5, and 2 of those went over 2.5. For Barnsley it is 4.4 goals per game, with 5 of 5 over 2.5. Recent form leans the other way: only 3 of the 10 recent games went under 2.5.
The head-to-head points the other way: only 0 of their last 2 meetings finished under 2.5 goals. Older meetings say less about how these teams play now, so recent form counts for more in our numbers. At 61%, the recent numbers lean this way, but not strongly. Final score: 1-0. The pick won.
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Last 5 matches, each side
Most recent match first. Tag shows whether that match went over or under 2.5 total goals.
Last 2 meetings
Middlesbrough vs Barnsley, most recent first.
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2018 | Middlesbrough | Barnsley | 3-1 | Over 2.5✕ |
| Oct 14, 2017 | Barnsley | Middlesbrough | 2-2 | Over 2.5✕ |