Middlesbrough
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Middlesbrough vs Barnsley Prediction
Why we picked this for Middlesbrough vs Barnsley
Under 2.5 goals is our call for Middlesbrough against Barnsley (EFL Trophy), rated at 59% confidence. Matches involving Middlesbrough produced 3.0 goals per game over their last 5, and 4 of those went over 2.5. For Barnsley it is 1.2 goals per game, with 1 of 5 over 2.5. Form on its own doesn't settle this one: 5 of the 10 recent games went under 2.5, which is worth keeping in mind before backing Under 2.5.
Past meetings don't decide it either way, with 2 of the last 4 ending under 2.5. At 59%, the recent numbers lean this way, but not strongly. Final score: 0-2. 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 4 meetings
Middlesbrough vs Barnsley, most recent first.
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2020 | Barnsley | Middlesbrough | 1-0 | Under 2.5✓ |
| Nov 27, 2019 | Middlesbrough | Barnsley | 1-0 | Under 2.5✓ |
| Mar 10, 2018 | Middlesbrough | Barnsley | 3-1 | Over 2.5✕ |
| Oct 14, 2017 | Barnsley | Middlesbrough | 2-2 | Over 2.5✕ |