Middlesbrough FC vs Nottingham Forest FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Middlesbrough FC vs Nottingham Forest FC — Championship at Riverside Stadium.
- Middlesbrough FC 15 games · 29 pts (2026/27)
- Nottingham Forest FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Darren England
- Referee Nick Greenhalgh
- Referee Philip Dermott
- Referee David Webb
6 games this season
🟨 3.8/game
⚽ 7.5 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | Swansea City AFC | 15 | 26 |
| 7 | Southampton FC | 15 | 24 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 15 | 24 |
| 9 | West Ham United FC | 15 | 23 |
| 10 | Sheffield United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 11 | Portsmouth FC | 15 | 22 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 15 | 21 |
| 13 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 15 | 21 |
| 14 | Cardiff City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 15 | Wrexham AFC | 15 | 18 |
| 16 | Millwall FC | 15 | 18 |
| 17 | Bristol City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 18 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 15 | 17 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 15 | 17 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 15 | 15 |
| 21 | Lincoln City FC | 15 | 15 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 15 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 15 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 15 | 8 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Feb | Leeds United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Feb | Barnsley FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Feb | Luton Town FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Feb | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Feb | Brentford FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | Middlesbrough FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 25 Feb | Cardiff City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Feb | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Feb | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Feb | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Feb | Leeds United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season
Middlesbrough FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Middlesbrough FC
0-15
5/3
16-30
2/1
31-45
4/3
46-60
5/4
61-75
6/4
76+
7/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Middlesbrough FC
| William Lankshear | 13 G | |
| Amario Cozier-Duberry | 3 G | 4 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Middlesbrough FC launch into their encounter with Nottingham Forest FC.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' Nottingham Forest FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 15' Nottingham Forest FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 20' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Middlesbrough FC and Nottingham Forest FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 25' The travelling Nottingham Forest FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 29' Magnificent from Ryan Yates! That is 26 goals in 381 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 34' 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.
- 39' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Sabri Lamouchi will be considering his options from the bench.
- 40' A goal from the Benin international Rudy Gestede! He fires home on 40 to make it 1-1!
- 44' GOAL! Lewis Wing scores on 44. Assisted by Hayden Coulson
- 49' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 54' Middlesbrough FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 56' Nottingham Forest FC ring the changes. Alfa Semedo has done his job and it is now time for Adama Diakhaby to step up.
- 61' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 66' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Middlesbrough FC and Nottingham Forest FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 69' Sammy Ameobi makes way for Joao Carvalho at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from Nottingham Forest FC.
- 74' England international Hayden Coulson has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 75' A moment of madness from Ryan Shotton on 75 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Middlesbrough FC will be frustrated.
- 78' John Bostock is replacing Ryan Yates for the Nottingham Forest FC side.
- 81' The crowd applauds Lewis Wing as he leaves the pitch. George Saville steps in for Middlesbrough FC.
- 86' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Lewis Grabban makes it 2-2.
- 87' Middlesbrough FC ring the changes. Marcus Tavernier has done his job and it is now time for Djed Spence to step up.
- 90' Joao Carvalho is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 42
- 21
- 17
- 5
- 8
- 16
- 14
-
26
Lewis Wing ↓ George Saville 81'
-
7
Marcus Tavernier ↓ Djed Spence 87'
- 18
- 33
Bench
- 20
-
22
George Saville ↑ 81'
- 25
-
29
Djed Spence ↑ 87'
- 35
- 1
- 15
Coach
Jonathan Woodgate
Nottingham Forest FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
-
22
Ryan Yates ↓ John Bostock 78'
- 8
- 23
- 11
- 3
-
19
Sammy Ameobi ↓ Joao Carvalho 69'
- 30
-
17
Alfa Semedo ↓ Adama Diakhaby 56'
- 2
- 4
Bench
- 16
-
14
Adama Diakhaby ↑ 56'
- 49
- 34
- 20
-
10
Joao Carvalho ↑ 69'
-
13
John Bostock ↑ 78'
Coach
Sabri Lamouchi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Joe Lolley | 3 |
| Lewis Grabban | 2 |
| Andraz Sporar | 2 |
| Ryan Yates | 2 |
| Rudy Gestede | 1 |
| Lewis Wing | 1 |
| Marvin Johnson | 1 |
| Loic Mbe Soh | 1 |
Head to Head
Middlesbrough FC Form
Nottingham Forest FC Form
2020-03-02
Middlesbrough FC
2–2
Nottingham Forest FC
D
2020-02-25
Cardiff City FC
0–1
Nottingham Forest FC
W
2020-02-22
Nottingham Forest FC
0–0
Queens Park Rangers FC
D
2020-02-15
West Bromwich Albion FC
2–2
Nottingham Forest FC
D
2020-02-11
Nottingham Forest FC
0–1
Charlton Athletic FC
L
2020-02-08
Nottingham Forest FC
2–0
Leeds United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.14
Middlesbrough FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.42
Nottingham Forest FC xG
I would bet for:
Middlesbrough FC or Nottingham Forest FC 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.56
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Middlesbrough FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Nottingham Forest FC
69%
Middlesbrough FC or Nottingham Forest FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Middlesbrough FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 1
10%
0 – 0
9.8%
1 – 2
8.6%
1 – 0
7.8%
0 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
6.8%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 3
4.1%
0 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Middlesbrough FC
| Handicap | Middlesbrough FC covers | Push | Nottingham Forest FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 17% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 21% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Nottingham Forest FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.