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Hartlepool vs Middlesbrough U21 Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.10 expected goals for Hartlepool and 4.35 for Middlesbrough U21, a combined total of 5.45. That distribution gives Middlesbrough U21 the largest share of the 1X2 market at 89%, with the draw at 7%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 88% for over 2.5 goals and 64% for both teams to score, with 1–4 the single most likely scoreline at 7%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 89% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.
Model pick
Middlesbrough U21 win
88.5% probability
Expected goals
1.10 – 4.35
Model version
poisson-v2
Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
Hartlepool home form
3 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
Middlesbrough U21 away threat
Scored in 6 of their last 7 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Middlesbrough U21 to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 89%, against 5% / 7% / 89% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.10 goals for Hartlepool and 4.35 for Middlesbrough U21, a combined 5.45 — an open game on paper.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
12%
Double chance 12
93%
Double chance X2
96%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–47.0%
- 1–36.5%
- 0–46.4%
- 1–56.1%
- 0–35.9%
Recent form
Hartlepool
- 2026-10-10T16:30:00.000Z · A vs Forest Green · 4-2 (W)
- 2026-10-03T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Tamworth · 0-1 (L)
- 2026-09-29T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Harrogate Town · 0-1 (L)
- 2026-09-26T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Scunthorpe · 1-4 (L)
- 2026-09-19T11:30:00.000Z · H vs Worthing · 1-3 (L)
Middlesbrough U21
- 2026-09-23T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Genk U21 · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-09-18T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Aston Villa U21 · 2-2 (D)
- 2026-09-13T11:00:00.000Z · H vs Leeds United U21 · 4-4 (D)
- 2026-09-09T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Tamworth · 3-1 (W)
- 2026-08-31T12:00:00.000Z · A vs AFC Bournemouth U21 · 1-3 (L)
Head-to-head
Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.
National League Cup table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesbrough U21 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 9 |
| 2 | FC Halifax Town | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| 3 | Truro City | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 9 |
| 4 | West Ham United U21 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| 5 | Scunthorpe | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 |
| 6 | Boreham Wood | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 |
| 7 | Tamworth | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 8 | Solihull Moors | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 6 |
| 9 | Woking | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| 10 | Sutton Utd | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 11 | AFC Hornchurch | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 12 | West Bromwich Albion U21 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 13 | Everton U21 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 14 | Aldershot Town | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| 15 | Braintree | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| 16 | Norwich City U21 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| 17 | Wolves U21 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| 18 | Derby County U21 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| 19 | Birmingham City U21 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| 20 | Ipswich Town U21 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| 21 | Wealdstone | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| 22 | Southampton U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 23 | Newcastle United U21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 3 |
| 24 | Leeds United U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 25 | Fulham U21 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 26 | Gateshead | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 |
| 27 | Leicester City U21 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -3 | 2 |
| 28 | Nottingham Forest U21 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 29 | Worthing | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| 30 | Boston United | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 |
| 31 | Stoke City U21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -12 | 0 |
| 32 | Hartlepool | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -12 | 0 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Middlesbrough U21 win, at 88.5%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–4.
It puts both teams scoring at 64% and over 2.5 goals at 88%.
A 89% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.