Nottingham Forest FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Nottingham Forest FC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship at The City Ground.
- Nottingham Forest FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Middlesbrough FC 46 games · 80 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Leigh Doughty
- Referee Matthew Jones
- Referee Graham Kane
- Referee Andy Woolmer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan | Middlesbrough FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Jan | Millwall FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 09 Jan | Cardiff City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Jan | Preston North End FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | Stoke City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Dec | Birmingham City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Jan | Birmingham City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Jan | Brentford FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Jan | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Dec | Birmingham City FC | A | 4–1 | 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' What a night it is going to be! Nottingham Forest FC welcome Middlesbrough FC for this crunch clash at The City Ground.
- 5' The travelling Middlesbrough FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' Middlesbrough FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
- 13' The referee has no hesitation. Sam Morsy is booked for Middlesbrough FC — Yellow card on 13.
- 14' Britt Assombalonga has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 14 minutes.
- 19' It looks surprising Middlesbrough FC does not make any changes. Duncan Watmore has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 24' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Nottingham Forest FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 29' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 33' A meaty challenge results in booking for Samba Sow on 33.
- 38' A quiet spell here at The City Ground. Middlesbrough FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 43' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 46' It is a substitution in Nottingham Forest FC team. Samba Sow is replaced by Lyle Taylor on 46 minute.
- 50' Against the run of play, George Saville has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 55' Middlesbrough FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 56' Nottingham Forest FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Anthony Knockaert is hanging Alexander Mighten on the field on 56 minute.
- 61' Sammy Ameobi is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Nottingham Forest FC tonight.
- 65' Middlesbrough FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Marvin Johnson is hanging Duncan Watmore on the field on 65 minute.
- 67' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Lyle Taylor.
- 72' Sam Morsy has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 77' Both keepers have barely been tested. Nottingham Forest FC and Middlesbrough FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 78' The whistle greets Sammy Ameobi as he departs to be replaced by Joe Lolley.
- 82' The crowd applauds Ryan Yates as he leaves the pitch. Loic Mbe Soh steps in for Nottingham Forest FC.
- 84' Jonathan Howson has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 84.
- 89' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Anthony Knockaert. He receives a Yellow card.
- 90' Marcus Tavernier makes way for Djed Spence at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Middlesbrough FC.
- With this win, Middlesbrough FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Nottingham Forest FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
-
22
Ryan Yates ↓ Loic Mbe Soh 82'
- 2
-
11
Sammy Ameobi ↓ Joe Lolley 78'
- 30
- 18
- 5
- 26
- 4
-
21
Samba Sow ↓ Lyle Taylor 46'
- 17
Bench
- 16
- 13
-
28
Anthony Knockaert ↑ 56'
- 12
-
23
Joe Lolley ↑ 78'
- 3
-
33
Lyle Taylor ↑ 46'
- 19
-
6
Loic Mbe Soh ↑ 82'
Coach
Chris Hughton
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
18
Duncan Watmore ↓ Marvin Johnson 65'
- 1
- 17
- 6
- 16
- 9
- 22
-
7
Marcus Tavernier ↓ Djed Spence 90'
- 27
- 2
- 5
Bench
- 13
-
3
Marvin Johnson ↑ 65'
- 8
- 15
-
29
Djed Spence ↑ 90'
- 19
- 10
- 33
- 34
Coach
Neil Warnock
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Joe Lolley | 3 |
| Ryan Yates | 2 |
| Lewis Grabban | 2 |
| Andraz Sporar | 2 |
| Alexander Milosevic | 1 |
| Ryan Yates | 1 |
| Paddy McNair | 1 |
| Rudy Gestede | 1 |
Head to Head
Nottingham Forest FC Form
2021-01-20
Nottingham Forest FC
1–2
Middlesbrough FC
L
2021-01-16
Nottingham Forest FC
3–1
Millwall FC
W
2021-01-09
Nottingham Forest FC
1–0
Cardiff City FC
W
2021-01-02
Preston North End FC
0–1
Nottingham Forest FC
W
2020-12-29
Stoke City FC
1–1
Nottingham Forest FC
D
2020-12-26
Nottingham Forest FC
0–0
Birmingham City FC
D
Middlesbrough FC Form
2021-01-20
Nottingham Forest FC
1–2
Middlesbrough FC
W
2021-01-16
Middlesbrough FC
0–1
Birmingham City FC
L
2021-01-09
Brentford FC
2–1
Middlesbrough FC
L
2021-01-02
Wycombe Wanderers FC
1–3
Middlesbrough FC
W
2020-12-29
Sheffield Wednesday FC
2–1
Middlesbrough FC
L
2020-12-19
Birmingham City FC
1–4
Middlesbrough FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.37
Nottingham Forest FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25
Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for:
Nottingham Forest FC or Middlesbrough FC 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Middlesbrough FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.62
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Nottingham Forest FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
62%
Nottingham Forest FC or Middlesbrough FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Middlesbrough FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 0
9.3%
1 – 0
8.9%
2 – 1
8.2%
0 – 1
8%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
3.8%
1 – 3
3.1%
3 – 0
3%
Asian Handicap — Nottingham Forest FC
| Handicap | Nottingham Forest FC covers | Push | Middlesbrough FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 20% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 18% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Nottingham Forest FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.