Brentford FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Brentford FC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship at Brentford Community Stadium.
- Brentford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Middlesbrough FC 46 games · 80 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dean Whitestone
- Referee George Byrne
- Referee Michael George
- Referee James Linington
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov | Middlesbrough FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Nov | Swansea City AFC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Oct | Luton Town FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 27 Oct | Norwich City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Oct | Stoke City FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 21 Oct | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov | Brentford FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Nov | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 31 Oct | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Oct | Coventry City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Oct | Cardiff City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Oct | Bristol City FC | A | 1–0 | 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' That's the starting whistle at Brentford Community Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Brentford FC and Middlesbrough FC.
- 5' The 29-year-old Sergi Canos has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' Germany international Vitaly Janelt has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 19' Brentford FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 24' Marc Bola is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Brentford FC so far.
- 29' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Brentford FC and Middlesbrough FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 34' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 39' Over 39 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 44' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 44 minutes.
- 49' Both keepers have barely been tested. Brentford FC and Middlesbrough FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 54' Brentford FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 59' The home supporters are growing impatient. Brentford FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 64' Ethan Pinnock has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 10 cards already picked up this season.
- 67' The whistle greets Bryan Mbeumo as he departs to be replaced by Marcus Forss.
- 72' The energy levels are beginning to show. Neil Warnock might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 74' It is a substitution in Brentford FC team. Sergi Canos is replaced by Saman Ghoddoos on 74 minute.
- 79' Marvin Johnson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Hayden Coulson on 79 minute.
- 84' Brentford FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 89' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Brentford FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 22
- 3
- 29
-
7
Sergi Canos ↓ Saman Ghoddoos 74'
- 14
- 1
- 17
-
19
Bryan Mbeumo ↓ Marcus Forss 67'
-
27
Vitaly Janelt ↓ Tariqe Fosu 79'
- 8
Bench
- 28
- 9
-
15
Marcus Forss ↑ 67'
-
24
Tariqe Fosu ↑ 79'
-
20
Saman Ghoddoos ↑ 74'
- 2
- 36
Coach
Thomas Frank
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 17
- 6
- 16
- 8
- 7
- 29
- 27
- 2
- 10
-
33
Hayden Coulson ↓ Marvin Johnson 79'
Bench
-
3
Marvin Johnson ↑ 79'
-
9
Britt Assombalonga ↑ 79'
- 15
- 12
- 19
- 32
Coach
Neil Warnock
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
2020-11-07
Brentford FC
0–0
Middlesbrough FC
D
2020-11-03
Blackburn Rovers FC
0–0
Middlesbrough FC
D
2020-10-31
Middlesbrough FC
1–0
Nottingham Forest FC
W
2020-10-27
Middlesbrough FC
2–0
Coventry City FC
W
2020-10-24
Cardiff City FC
1–1
Middlesbrough FC
D
2020-10-20
Bristol City FC
0–1
Middlesbrough FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.05
Brentford FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.88
Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for:
Brentford FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 69%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.93
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 2.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Brentford FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
60%
Brentford FC or Middlesbrough FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.4%
1 – 0
13.9%
0 – 1
11.3%
2 – 0
7.6%
2 – 1
6.9%
1 – 2
5.7%
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
3.2%
3 – 0
2.6%
3 – 1
2.5%
1 – 3
1.7%
Asian Handicap — Brentford FC
| Handicap | Brentford FC covers | Push | Middlesbrough FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 11% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 22% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 18% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Brentford FC keeps clean sheet
42%
✗
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.