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Middlesbrough vs Espanyol Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 0.95 expected goals for Middlesbrough and 2.25 for Espanyol, a combined total of 3.20. That distribution gives Espanyol the largest share of the 1X2 market at 67%, with the draw at 19%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 62% for over 2.5 goals and 55% for both teams to score, with 0–2 the single most likely scoreline at 10%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 67% 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
Espanyol win
66.7% probability
Expected goals
0.95 – 2.25
Model version
poisson-v2
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.
Middlesbrough home form
10 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.
Espanyol away threat
Scored in 6 of their last 6 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Espanyol to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 67%, against 15% / 19% / 67% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 0.95 goals for Middlesbrough and 2.25 for Espanyol, a combined 3.20 — an open game on paper.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
33%
Double chance 12
81%
Double chance X2
85%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 0–210.3%
- 1–29.8%
- 0–19.2%
- 1–18.7%
- 0–37.7%
Recent form
Middlesbrough
- 2026-10-13T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Stoke City · 3-2 (W)
- 2026-10-10T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Wolves · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Birmingham · 2-2 (D)
- 2026-09-15T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Millwall · 2-2 (D)
- 2026-09-12T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Norwich · 4-3 (W)
Espanyol
- 2026-10-09T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Malaga · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-09-18T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Elche · 1-3 (L)
- 2026-09-15T17:00:00.000Z · A vs Rayo Vallecano · 1-2 (L)
- 2026-09-12T14:15:00.000Z · A vs Osasuna · 2-0 (W)
- 2026-09-06T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Sevilla · 1-1 (D)
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.
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Espanyol win, at 66.7%. Its single most likely scoreline is 0–2.
It puts both teams scoring at 55% and over 2.5 goals at 62%.
A 67% 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.