Brentford FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Brentford FC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship .
- Brentford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Middlesbrough FC 46 games · 80 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Graham Kane
- Referee James Linington
- Referee John Brooks
- Referee Samuel Lewis
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (7 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Brentford FC and Middlesbrough FC get this one started.
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Tony Pulis will be considering his options from the bench.
- 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 20' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 29' Jordan Hugill has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 29.
- 34' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 39' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Daniel Ayala made 383 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 44' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 44 minutes.
- 49' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Aden Flint.
- 54' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 56' Jordan Hugill has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 56 minutes.
- 61' What composure from Marcus Tavernier! The England international strokes it home. 0-2.
- 64' It is a substitution in Brentford FC team. Josh McEachran is replaced by Emiliano Hansen on 64 minute.
- 69' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 74' Josh Dasilva has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lewis MacLeod on 74 minute.
- 75' Alan Judge makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Brentford FC are in front.
- 79' Middlesbrough FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. George Saville is hanging Muhamed Besic on the field on 79 minute.
- 84' Darren Randolph is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Brentford FC so far.
- 87' A change in the Middlesbrough FC ranks — Stewart Downing exits the field as Lewis Wing enters on 87.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Chris Mepham.
- 90' The Middlesbrough FC bench stirs into life. Marcus Tavernier is withdrawn and Daniel Ayala gets his opportunity.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Middlesbrough FC take all three points.
Lineups
Brentford FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 1
- 8
- 6
- 18
-
4
Lewis MacLeod ↓ Josh Dasilva 74'
- 10
- 7
- 9
- 26
-
2
Moses Odubajo ↓ Rico Henry 87'
Bench
- 28
- 29
- 20
-
3
Rico Henry ↑ 87'
-
17
Emiliano Hansen ↑ 64'
-
14
Josh Dasilva ↑ 74'
- 36
Coach
Thomas Frank
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 23
- 3
- 20
-
37
Muhamed Besic ↓ George Saville 79'
- 8
-
19
Stewart Downing ↓ Lewis Wing 87'
- 16
- 24
-
28
Marcus Tavernier ↓ Daniel Ayala 90'
- 11
Bench
- 17
- 1
-
4
Daniel Ayala ↑ 90'
- 9
- 39
-
22
George Saville ↑ 79'
-
26
Lewis Wing ↑ 87'
Coach
Tony Pulis
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ivan Toney | 2 |
| Ashley Fletcher | 2 |
| Ollie Watkins | 2 |
| Jordan Hugill | 1 |
| David Raya | 1 |
| Said Benrahma | 1 |
| Vitaly Janelt | 1 |
| Ryan Shotton | 1 |
Head to Head
Brentford FC Form
Middlesbrough FC Form
2018-11-24
Brentford FC
1–2
Middlesbrough FC
W
2018-11-10
Middlesbrough FC
2–0
Wigan Athletic FC
W
2018-11-03
Stoke City FC
0–0
Middlesbrough FC
D
2018-10-27
Middlesbrough FC
1–1
Derby County FC
D
2018-10-23
Middlesbrough FC
0–0
Rotherham United FC
D
2018-10-19
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–2
Middlesbrough FC
W
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
✓ CorrectActual: Middlesbrough FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✓ CorrectActual: 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.