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Brentford FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2018-19
Sat 24 Nov 2018 · 17:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Brentford FC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship .

Match Details

  • Referee Graham Kane
  • Referee James Linington
  • Referee John Brooks
  • Referee Samuel Lewis

Head-to-Head

5
1
1
Brentford FC 7 games · Avg 2.9 goals Middlesbrough FC

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Nov Middlesbrough FC H 1–2 L
10 Nov Queens Park Rangers FC A 2–3 L
03 Nov Millwall FC H 2–0 W
27 Oct Norwich City FC A 0–1 L
24 Oct Preston North End FC A 3–4 L
20 Oct Bristol City FC H 0–1 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Nov Brentford FC A 2–1 W
10 Nov Wigan Athletic FC H 2–0 W
03 Nov Stoke City FC A 0–0 D
27 Oct Derby County FC H 1–1 D
23 Oct Rotherham United FC H 0–0 D
19 Oct Sheffield Wednesday FC A 2–1 W

Key Stats

71% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
71% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
13% Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Middlesbrough FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/–
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/4
61-75
3/3
76+
4/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Middlesbrough FC
William Lankshear 6 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Brentford FC have kicked off against Middlesbrough FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 10' Lewis Wing has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 6 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 15' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 25' It looks surprising Middlesbrough FC does not make any changes. Josh McEachran has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 29' That is a Yellow card for Middlesbrough FC. Jordan Hugill will be fuming at that decision.
  • 34' Middlesbrough FC have won 475 goals from 388 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 39' The home supporters are growing impatient. Brentford FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 44' Moses Odubajo has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 347 appearances.
  • 49' The referee shows Middlesbrough FC player a Yellow card on 49.
  • 54' It’s high time Thomas Frank made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 56' The deadlock is broken! Jordan Hugill gets on the scoresheet on 56 minutes.
  • 61' GOAL! Marcus Tavernier scores on 61. Assisted by Dael Fry
  • 64' Brentford FC ring the changes. Josh McEachran has done his job and it is now time for Emiliano Hansen to step up.
  • 69' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Darren Randolph made 388 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 74' Time for substitution for Brentford FC. Lewis MacLeod is replaced by Josh Dasilva.
  • 75' Assisted by Josh Dasilva with the perfectly-timed delivery and Alan Judge makes no mistake. 1-2!
  • 79' The supporters are chanting for George Saville. He replaces Muhamed Besic on 79 minute.
  • 84' The energy levels are beginning to show. Tony Pulis might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 87' Lewis Wing has so much to prove this time. He replaces Stewart Downing on 87 minute.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Chris Mepham argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 90' Time for substitution for Middlesbrough FC. Marcus Tavernier is replaced by Daniel Ayala.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Middlesbrough FC take all three points.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.13 Brentford FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32 Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for: Brentford FC or Middlesbrough FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Brentford FC30% Draw29% Middlesbrough FC41%
Actual: Middlesbrough FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.45
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 70%
30%
± 2.5 44%
56%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Brentford FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
70%
Brentford FC or Middlesbrough FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Brentford FC23% Draw49% Middlesbrough FC28%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
10.7%
0 – 1
10.2%
1 – 0
8.6%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
7.3%
2 – 1
7%
2 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
4.7%
1 – 3
3.6%
0 – 3
3.1%
3 – 1
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Brentford FC

Handicap Brentford FC covers Push Middlesbrough FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 9% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 18% 70%
-0.5 30% — 70%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 21% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Brentford FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓

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