Middlesbrough FC vs Brentford FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Middlesbrough FC vs Brentford FC — Championship at Riverside Stadium.
- Middlesbrough FC 46 games · 80 pts (2026/27)
- Brentford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Michael Salisbury
- Referee Paul Hodskinson
- Referee Andrew Fox
- Referee Jeremy Simpson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Mar | Brentford FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Mar | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Feb | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Feb | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Feb | Sheffield United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Feb | Leeds United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Mar | Middlesbrough FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Mar | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 26 Feb | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Feb | Hull City AFC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 17 Feb | Swansea City AFC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 13 Feb | Aston Villa FC | H | 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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Riverside Stadium!
- 5' Yoann Barbet has been relatively quiet despite scoring 21 goals in his last 344 appearances.
- 6' A stunning finish from Ashley Fletcher — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 11' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Brentford FC that had 344 games and scored 506 goals.
- 16' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 21' Ollie Watkins is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Middlesbrough FC tonight.
- 26' With 0 assists to his name this season, Neal Maupay is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Brentford FC.
- 31' Poor challenge from Britt Assombalonga. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 36' 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.
- 38' John Obi Mikel was booked on 38.
- 43' Brentford FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 48' The energy levels are beginning to show. Thomas Frank might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 53' Middlesbrough FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Brentford FC backline.
- 58' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Middlesbrough FC and Brentford FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 62' The crowd applauds Britt Assombalonga as he leaves the pitch. George Friend steps in for Middlesbrough FC.
- 67' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ezri Konsa.
- 70' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ryan Shotton makes it 2-0.
- 71' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Daniel Ayala.
- 73' A goal from the Algeria international Said Benrahma! He fires home on 73 to make it 2-1!
- 74' Muhamed Besic makes way for Jordan Hugill at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Middlesbrough FC.
- 75' Brentford FC ring the changes. Daniel Bentley has done his job and it is now time for Patrik Gunnarsson to step up.
- 79' Ollie Watkins is ready to make an impact after coming on for Said Benrahma at the 79 minute mark.
- 84' Emiliano Hansen is ready to make an impact after coming on for Sergi Canos at the 84 minute mark.
- 88' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Jordan Hugill.
- 88' The whistle greets George Saville as he departs to be replaced by Marcus Tavernier.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Jonathan Howson is booked for Middlesbrough FC — Yellow card on 90.
- The points are shared — Middlesbrough FC 1-2 Brentford FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 23
- 4
- 20
- 5
-
37
Muhamed Besic ↓ Jordan Hugill 74'
- 16
- 9
- 22
- 26
- 2
Bench
- 17
- 1
-
3
George Friend ↑ 62'
- 8
- 19
-
28
Marcus Tavernier ↑ 88'
-
11
Jordan Hugill ↑ 74'
Coach
Tony Pulis
Brentford FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
21
Said Benrahma ↓ Ollie Watkins 79'
- 23
- 22
- 1
- 29
- 19
- 12
- 34
-
7
Sergi Canos ↓ Emiliano Hansen 84'
- 9
- 26
- 2
Bench
-
17
Emiliano Hansen ↑ 84'
-
11
Ollie Watkins ↑ 79'
- 14
- 36
- 33
-
13
Patrik Gunnarsson ↑ 75'
Coach
Thomas Frank
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ashley Fletcher | 2 |
| Ollie Watkins | 2 |
| Ivan Toney | 2 |
| Vitaly Janelt | 1 |
| Ryan Shotton | 1 |
| Mathias Jensen | 1 |
| Julian Jeanvier | 1 |
| Bryan Mbeumo | 1 |
Head to Head
Middlesbrough FC Form
2019-03-09
Middlesbrough FC
1–2
Brentford FC
L
2019-03-02
Wigan Athletic FC
0–0
Middlesbrough FC
D
2019-02-23
Middlesbrough FC
2–0
Queens Park Rangers FC
W
2019-02-17
Blackburn Rovers FC
0–1
Middlesbrough FC
W
2019-02-13
Sheffield United FC
1–0
Middlesbrough FC
L
2019-02-09
Middlesbrough FC
1–1
Leeds United FC
D
Brentford FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.49
Middlesbrough FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18
Brentford FC xG
I would bet for:
Middlesbrough FC or Brentford FC 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Brentford FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.67
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Middlesbrough FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Brentford FC
59%
Middlesbrough FC or Brentford FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Middlesbrough FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
1 – 0
9.3%
0 – 0
8.9%
2 – 1
8.7%
2 – 0
7.5%
0 – 1
7.2%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
5.2%
0 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.4%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Middlesbrough FC
| Handicap | Middlesbrough FC covers | Push | Brentford FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 21% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 17% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Brentford FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.