Burnley FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Burnley FC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship at Turf Moor.
- Burnley FC 8 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- Middlesbrough FC 8 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall FC | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton FC | 8 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham AFC | 8 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich City FC | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 8 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 8 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 8 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec | Middlesbrough FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 11 Dec | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 13 Nov | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 05 Nov | Sheffield United FC | A | 2–5 | L |
| 02 Nov | Rotherham United FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 29 Oct | Reading FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec | Burnley FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 10 Dec | Luton Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Nov | Norwich City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Nov | Blackpool FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 05 Nov | Bristol City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Nov | Hull City AFC | A | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Burnley FC | Middlesbrough FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #24 | Position | #3 |
| 4 | Points | 15 |
| 8 | Played | 8 |
| 0 / 4 / 4 | W / D / L | 4 / 3 / 1 |
| 9 | Scored | 16 |
| 17 | Conceded | 12 |
| -8 | GD | +4 |
| 0.50 | PPG | 1.88 |
| 0% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
80%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Burnley FC this season
Burnley FC this season
13%
Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season
Middlesbrough FC this season
Burnley FC are 24th (4 pts). Middlesbrough FC are 3rd (15 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Burnley FC
0-15
–/4
16-30
2/3
31-45
1/1
46-60
3/2
61-75
–/4
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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)
Burnley FC
| Zian Flemming | 2 G |
Middlesbrough FC
| William Lankshear | 6 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Turf Moor!
- 5' The 30-year-old Chuba Akpom has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' England international Scott Twine has been a key figure this campaign — 2 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Burnley FC and Middlesbrough FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 20' Middlesbrough FC have won 475 goals from 388 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 25' Supporters expect more eagerness from Rodrigo Muniz, as he is very good at scoring at Turf Moor with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 30' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 35' Middlesbrough FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 40' Middlesbrough FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 45' Burnley FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Duncan Watmore. He replaces Marcus Forss on 46 minute.
- 49' Middlesbrough FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Duncan Watmore on 49.
- 54' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 58' Controversy at the stadium! Zack Steffen argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 60' GOAL! Benson Manuel scores on 60.
- 65' With 0 assists to his name this season, Zack Steffen is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Burnley FC.
- 67' A stunning finish from Benson Manuel — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 72' Middlesbrough FC ring the changes. Riley McGree has done his job and it is now time for Rodrigo Muniz to step up.
- 72' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Jonathan Howson makes no mistake. 3-1!
- 75' A moment of madness from Jack Cork on 75 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Burnley FC will be frustrated.
- 76' The Burnley FC manager makes a substitution. Benson Manuel departs to be replaced by Ashley Barnes.
- 81' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Dael Fry made 388 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 86' It looks surprising Middlesbrough FC does not make any changes. Jack Cork has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 87' Burnley FC ring the changes. Jay Rodriguez has done his job and it is now time for Samuel Bastien to step up.
- 89' Scott Twine is replacing Jack Cork for the Burnley FC side.
- 89' Poor challenge from Connor Roberts. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Red card.
- 90' Fresh legs for Burnley FC! Darko Churlinov comes on to replace Johann Berg Gudmundsson.
- 90' A moment of madness from Darragh Lenihan on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Middlesbrough FC will be frustrated.
- It finishes all square. Burnley FC and Middlesbrough FC share the spoils 3-1.
Lineups
Burnley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
-
9
Jay Rodriguez ↓ Samuel Bastien 87'
- 7
-
4
Jack Cork ↓ Scott Twine 89'
- 14
- 49
- 24
- 36
-
17
Benson Manuel ↓ Ashley Barnes 76'
- 5
- 29
Bench
- 3
-
10
Ashley Barnes ↑ 76'
- 15
-
11
Scott Twine ↑ 89'
-
26
Samuel Bastien ↑ 87'
- 30
-
27
Darko Churlinov ↑ 90'
Coach
Vincent Kompany
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
-
21
Marcus Forss ↓ Duncan Watmore 46'
- 3
- 6
- 16
- 26
- 29
- 1
-
8
Riley McGree ↓ Rodrigo Muniz 72'
- 2
- 30
Bench
-
18
Duncan Watmore ↑ 46'
- 4
- 17
- 23
- 15
-
9
Rodrigo Muniz ↑ 72'
- 44
Coach
Michael Carrick
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Connor Roberts | 2 |
| Benson Manuel | 2 |
| Chuba Akpom | 2 |
| Josh Brownhill | 1 |
| Ashley Barnes | 1 |
| Anfernee Dijksteel | 1 |
| Aidan Morris | 1 |
| Ugo Raghouber | 1 |
Head to Head
Burnley FC Form
Middlesbrough FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.96
Burnley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.07
Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for:
Burnley FC or Middlesbrough FC 78% + Over 2.5 goals 75%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Burnley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.03
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 3.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 4.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
Double Chance
Burnley FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
58%
Burnley FC or Middlesbrough FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 2
7%
2 – 1
6.9%
1 – 3
5%
2 – 3
4.8%
3 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
3.9%
2 – 0
3.5%
0 – 1
3.3%
3 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Burnley FC
| Handicap | Burnley FC covers | Push | Middlesbrough FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 11% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 17% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 18% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 12% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Burnley FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.