Middlesbrough FC vs Nottingham Forest FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Middlesbrough FC vs Nottingham Forest FC — Championship at Riverside Stadium.
- Middlesbrough FC 46 games · 80 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Riverside Stadium!
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Middlesbrough FC that had 383 games and scored 467 goals.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 25' Middlesbrough FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Nottingham Forest FC backline.
- 29' GOAL! Ryan Yates fires home to make it 0-1!
- 34' Sammy Ameobi, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 39' Both keepers have barely been tested. Middlesbrough FC and Nottingham Forest FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 40' GOAL! Rudy Gestede fires home to make it 1-1!
- 44' A goal from the England international Lewis Wing! He fires home on 44 to make it 2-1!
- 49' Nottingham Forest FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 54' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 56' Time for substitution for Nottingham Forest FC. Alfa Semedo is replaced by Adama Diakhaby.
- 61' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Harold Moukoudi made 428 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 66' Joao Carvalho has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 69' The crowd applauds Sammy Ameobi as he leaves the pitch. Joao Carvalho steps in for Nottingham Forest FC.
- 74' Middlesbrough FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 75' Ryan Shotton picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 78' A change in the Nottingham Forest FC ranks — Ryan Yates exits the field as John Bostock enters on 78.
- 81' Middlesbrough FC make a change. Lewis Wing trudges off to be replaced by George Saville on 81 minutes.
- 86' Lewis Grabban is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 87' Another change for Middlesbrough FC made on 87 minute. Marcus Tavernier leaves to be changed by Djed Spence.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Joao Carvalho argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-2.
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 |
| Lewis Wing | 1 |
| Marvin Johnson | 1 |
| Loic Mbe Soh | 1 |
| Britt Assombalonga | 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.