Nottingham Forest FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

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Championship · 2021-22

Nottingham Forest FC

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Middlesbrough FC

Wed 15 Sep 2021 · 18:45 UTC City Ground, Nottingham HT 45' · FT 45'

Y 26' Andraz Sporar

Y 45' Jonathan Howson

Y 50' Lee Peltier

Y 62' Matty Crooks

Ryan Yates 68' Y

Y 73' Onel Hernandez

Overview

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Nottingham Forest FC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship at City Ground, Nottingham.

Nottingham Forest FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Middlesbrough FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Coventry City FC	46	95
2	Ipswich Town FC	46	84
3	Hull City AFC	46	73
4	Oxford United FC	46	47
5	Leicester City FC	46	46
6	Blackburn Rovers FC	1	1
7	Wolverhampton Wanderers FC	1	1
8	Queens Park Rangers FC	0	0
9	Millwall FC	0	0
10	Middlesbrough FC	0	0
11	Swansea City AFC	0	0
12	Charlton Athletic FC	0	0
13	West Bromwich Albion FC	0	0
14	Bolton Wanderers FC	0	0
15	Birmingham City FC	0	0
16	Sheffield United FC	0	0
17	Southampton FC	0	0
18	Wrexham AFC	0	0
19	Watford FC	0	0
20	Burnley FC	0	0
21	Cardiff City FC	0	0
22	West Ham United FC	0	0
23	Derby County FC	0	0
24	Norwich City FC	0	0
25	Preston North End FC	0	0
26	Stoke City FC	0	0
27	Lincoln City FC	0	0
28	Portsmouth FC	0	0
29	Bristol City FC	0	0
30	Sheffield Wednesday FC	46	0

Head-to-Head

Nottingham Forest FC 8 games · Avg 2.4 goals Middlesbrough FC

Last 5 meetings

2021-09-15 Nottingham Forest FC 0–2 Middlesbrough FC 2021-01-20 Nottingham Forest FC 1–2 Middlesbrough FC 2020-10-31 Middlesbrough FC 1–0 Nottingham Forest FC 2020-03-02 Middlesbrough FC 2–2 Nottingham Forest FC 2019-12-10 Nottingham Forest FC 1–1 Middlesbrough FC

Recent Form

Nottingham Forest FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
15 Sep	Middlesbrough FC	H	0–2	L
12 Sep	Cardiff City FC	H	1–2	L
28 Aug	Derby County FC	A	1–1	D
21 Aug	Stoke City FC	A	0–1	L
18 Aug	Blackburn Rovers FC	H	1–2	L
14 Aug	AFC Bournemouth	H	1–2	L

Middlesbrough FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
15 Sep	Nottingham Forest FC	A	2–0	W
11 Sep	Coventry City FC	A	0–2	L
28 Aug	Blackburn Rovers FC	H	1–1	D
21 Aug	Derby County FC	A	0–0	D
18 Aug	Queens Park Rangers FC	H	2–3	L
14 Aug	Bristol City FC	H	2–1	W

Key Stats

38% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)

38% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

0% Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Middlesbrough FC

0-15

–/1

16-30

–/–

31-45

–/–

46-60

–/–

61-75

1/–

76+

1/–

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

0' KICK OFF: Middlesbrough FC gets underway.
5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
10' It is a cagey affair so far. Nottingham Forest FC in their trying to find a way past Middlesbrough FC's compact .
15' Nottingham Forest FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Middlesbrough FC's shape.
20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Nottingham Forest FC that had 372 games and scored 433 goals.
24' What a moment for Andraz Sporar! That strike on 24 puts his side firmly in control.
26' Andraz Sporar was booked on 26.
31' Both keepers have barely been tested. Nottingham Forest FC and Middlesbrough FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
36' The 27-year-old Marcus Tavernier has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
41' The travelling Middlesbrough FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
45' Controversy at the stadium! Jonathan Howson argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
50' Lee Peltier is having his name booked by the referee on 50.
55' The home supporters are growing impatient. Nottingham Forest FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
60' Scotland international Scott McKenna has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
62' The referee shows Middlesbrough FC player a Yellow card on 62.
66' Lyle Taylor makes way for Xande Silva at the 66 minute mark. A tactical switch from Nottingham Forest FC.
68' Nottingham Forest FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 68.
70' It is a substitution in Middlesbrough FC team. James Lea Siliki is replaced by Isaiah Jones on 70 minute.
72' What a moment for Onel Hernandez! That strike on 72 puts his side firmly in control.
73' Jayden Richardson gets the nod from Nottingham Forest FC. He replaces Loic Mbe Soh and will look to change the dynamic.
73' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Onel Hernandez on 73 minutes.
78' Nottingham Forest FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
80' Uche Ikpeazu is ready to make an impact after coming on for Andraz Sporar at the 80 minute mark.
85' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Middlesbrough FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
87' It is a substitution in Middlesbrough FC team. Onel Hernandez is replaced by Duncan Watmore on 87 minute.
Another three points for Middlesbrough FC.

Lineups

Nottingham Forest FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Chris Hughton

Middlesbrough FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Neil Warnock

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

Nottingham Forest FC Form

2021-09-15 Nottingham Forest FC 0–2 Middlesbrough FC L 2021-09-12 Nottingham Forest FC 1–2 Cardiff City FC L 2021-08-28 Derby County FC 1–1 Nottingham Forest FC D 2021-08-21 Stoke City FC 1–0 Nottingham Forest FC L 2021-08-18 Nottingham Forest FC 1–2 Blackburn Rovers FC L 2021-08-14 Nottingham Forest FC 1–2 AFC Bournemouth L

Middlesbrough FC Form

2021-09-15 Nottingham Forest FC 0–2 Middlesbrough FC W 2021-09-11 Coventry City FC 2–0 Middlesbrough FC L 2021-08-28 Middlesbrough FC 1–1 Blackburn Rovers FC D 2021-08-21 Derby County FC 0–0 Middlesbrough FC D 2021-08-18 Middlesbrough FC 2–3 Queens Park Rangers FC L 2021-08-14 Middlesbrough FC 2–1 Bristol City FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.02 Nottingham Forest FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.3 Middlesbrough FC xG

I would bet for: Middlesbrough FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Nottingham Forest FC28% Draw30% Middlesbrough FC42%

Actual: Middlesbrough FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes47% 0% No53%

Avg goals/match: 2.32

Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	88%	12%
± 1.5	67%	33%
± 2.5	41%	59%
± 3.5	21%	79%
± 4.5	9%	91%

Double Chance

Nottingham Forest FC or Draw

58%

Draw or Middlesbrough FC

72%

Nottingham Forest FC or Middlesbrough FC

70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Nottingham Forest FC21% Draw51% Middlesbrough FC28%

Actual: Middlesbrough FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

14%

0 – 0

12.1%

0 – 1

11.6%

1 – 0

8.9%

1 – 2

8.2%

0 – 2

Actual

2 – 1

6.4%

2 – 0

2 – 2

4.3%

1 – 3

3.6%

0 – 3

3.4%

3 – 1

2.2%

Asian Handicap — Nottingham Forest FC

Handicap	Nottingham Forest FC covers	Push	Middlesbrough FC covers
-2.5	3%	—	97%
-2	3%	8%	89%
-1.5	11%	—	89%
-1	11%	17%	72%
-0.5	28%	—	72%
+0.5	59%	—	41%
+1	59%	22%	19%
+1.5	81%	—	19%
+2	81%	12%	7%
+2.5	93%	—	7%

Clean Sheet

Nottingham Forest FC keeps clean sheet

28% ✓

Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet

37% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.