Tuesday , 28 July 2026

AFC Bournemouth vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2021-22
AFC Bournemouth
0 – 0
Full Time
Middlesbrough FC
Fri 15 Apr 2022 · 14:00 UTC Vitality Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Philip Billing 61' Y
Y 88' Matty Crooks
Y 90' Isaiah Jones

Overview

Match Preview

AFC Bournemouth vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship at Vitality Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Coventry City FC 46 95
2 Ipswich Town FC 46 84
3 Hull City AFC 46 73
4 Oxford United FC 46 47
5 Leicester City FC 46 46
6 Millwall FC 0 0
7 Southampton FC 0 0
8 Middlesbrough FC 0 0
9 Wrexham AFC 0 0
10 Derby County FC 0 0
11 Norwich City FC 0 0
12 Birmingham City FC 0 0
13 Swansea City AFC 0 0
14 Bristol City FC 0 0
15 Sheffield United FC 0 0
16 Preston North End FC 0 0
17 Queens Park Rangers FC 0 0
18 Watford FC 0 0
19 Stoke City FC 0 0
20 Portsmouth FC 0 0
21 Charlton Athletic FC 0 0
22 Blackburn Rovers FC 0 0
23 West Bromwich Albion FC 0 0
24 Burnley FC 0 0
25 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 0 0
26 Cardiff City FC 0 0
27 West Ham United FC 0 0
28 Bolton Wanderers FC 0 0
29 Lincoln City FC 0 0
30 Sheffield Wednesday FC 46 0

Head-to-Head

1
2
1
AFC Bournemouth 4 games · Avg 1.8 goals Middlesbrough FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-04-15 AFC Bournemouth 0–0 Middlesbrough FC 2021-12-18 Middlesbrough FC 1–0 AFC Bournemouth 2021-04-02 AFC Bournemouth 3–1 Middlesbrough FC 2020-09-19 Middlesbrough FC 1–1 AFC Bournemouth

Recent Form

AFC Bournemouth
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Apr Middlesbrough FC H 0–0 D
09 Apr Sheffield United FC A 0–0 D
06 Apr West Bromwich Albion FC A 0–2 L
02 Apr Bristol City FC H 3–2 W
19 Mar Huddersfield Town AFC A 3–0 W
15 Mar Reading FC H 1–1 D
Middlesbrough FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Apr AFC Bournemouth A 0–0 D
09 Apr Hull City AFC H 0–1 L
06 Apr Fulham FC H 0–1 L
02 Apr Peterborough United FC A 4–0 W
19 Mar Chelsea FC H 0–2 L
15 Mar Birmingham City FC A 2–0 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against AFC Bournemouth and Middlesbrough FC has kicked off!
  • 5' Middlesbrough FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ethan Laird made 409 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 20' A quiet spell here at Vitality Stadium. AFC Bournemouth seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 25' AFC Bournemouth are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Middlesbrough FC's shape.
  • 30' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 35' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 40' It is a cagey affair so far. AFC Bournemouth in their trying to find a way past Middlesbrough FC's compact .
  • 45' It looks surprising AFC Bournemouth does not make any changes. Ryan Christie has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 50' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 55' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 60' The 27-year-old Lloyd Kelly has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 61' That is a Yellow card for AFC Bournemouth. Philip Billing will be fuming at that decision.
  • 63' Todd Cantwell makes way for Jaidon Anthony at the 63 minute mark. A tactical switch from AFC Bournemouth.
  • 68' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 71' The Middlesbrough FC bench stirs into life. Duncan Watmore is withdrawn and Andraz Sporar gets his opportunity.
  • 72' A change in the Middlesbrough FC ranks — Duncan Watmore exits the field as Andraz Sporar enters on 72.
  • 73' Jamal Lowe is ready to make an impact after coming on for Philip Billing at the 73 minute mark.
  • 78' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 82' Folarin Balogun gets the nod from Middlesbrough FC. He replaces Aaron Connolly and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 87' Over 87 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 88' Another substitution for AFC Bournemouth to replace Ryan Christie by Siriki Dembele on 88 minute.
  • 88' The referee has no hesitation. Matty Crooks is booked for Middlesbrough FC — Yellow card on 88.
  • 90' That is a Yellow card for Middlesbrough FC. Isaiah Jones will be fuming at that decision.
  • 90' Riley McGree has so much to prove this time. He replaces Marcus Tavernier on 90 minute.
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

AFC Bournemouth Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Scott Parker

Middlesbrough FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Chris Wilder

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Dominic Solanke 2
Jefferson Lerma 2
Marcus Browne 1
Duncan Watmore 1
Philip Billing 1
Andraz Sporar 1

Head to Head

2022-04-15 AFC Bournemouth 0–0 Middlesbrough FC 2021-12-18 Middlesbrough FC 1–0 AFC Bournemouth 2021-04-02 AFC Bournemouth 3–1 Middlesbrough FC 2020-09-19 Middlesbrough FC 1–1 AFC Bournemouth

AFC Bournemouth Form

2022-04-15 AFC Bournemouth 0–0 Middlesbrough FC D 2022-04-09 Sheffield United FC 0–0 AFC Bournemouth D 2022-04-06 West Bromwich Albion FC 2–0 AFC Bournemouth L 2022-04-02 AFC Bournemouth 3–2 Bristol City FC W 2022-03-19 Huddersfield Town AFC 0–3 AFC Bournemouth W 2022-03-15 AFC Bournemouth 1–1 Reading FC D

Middlesbrough FC Form

2022-04-15 AFC Bournemouth 0–0 Middlesbrough FC D 2022-04-09 Middlesbrough FC 0–1 Hull City AFC L 2022-04-06 Middlesbrough FC 0–1 Fulham FC L 2022-04-02 Peterborough United FC 0–4 Middlesbrough FC W 2022-03-19 Middlesbrough FC 0–2 Chelsea FC L 2022-03-15 Birmingham City FC 0–2 Middlesbrough FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.03 AFC Bournemouth xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08 Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for: AFC Bournemouth or Middlesbrough FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 65%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
AFC Bournemouth37% Draw31% Middlesbrough FC32%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes43% 0% No57%
Avg goals/match: 2.11
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 85%
15%
± 1.5 62%
38%
± 2.5 35%
65%
± 3.5 17%
83%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

AFC Bournemouth or Draw
68%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
63%
AFC Bournemouth or Middlesbrough FC
69%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
AFC Bournemouth23% Draw53% Middlesbrough FC24%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 1
11.8%
1 – 0
11.2%
1 – 2
7%
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 1
6.7%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
3.8%
1 – 3
2.6%
0 – 3
2.4%
3 – 1
2.3%

Asian Handicap — AFC Bournemouth

Handicap AFC Bournemouth covers Push Middlesbrough FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 9% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 19% 68%
-0.5 32% — 68%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 20% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 10% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

AFC Bournemouth keeps clean sheet
35% ✗
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
36% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.