Crystal Palace vs Middlesbrough Prediction, H2H & Stats
England: League Cup
· Round of 32 Head to head
Last 8 meetings
1 - 0
Crystal Palace
1 - 0
Middlesbrough
1 - 2
Crystal Palace
4 - 1
Middlesbrough
2 - 1
Crystal Palace
0 - 0
Crystal Palace
2 - 1
Middlesbrough
0 - 1
Middlesbrough
Top scorers
League Cup
T. Barry
Everton
4goals
H. Leonard
Peterborough
4goals
R. Cleary
Barnsley
3goals
C. Evans
Fleetwood Town
3goals
V. Castellanos
West Ham
3goals
C. Wilson
Brentford
3goals
D. Welbeck
Chelsea
3goals
R. Christie
Bournemouth
3goals
Y. Salech
Cardiff
3goals
J. BowenWest Ham
2goals
Recent form
2 - 0
Crystal Palace
L
0 - 1
Crystal Palace
W
0 - 2
Newcastle
L
2 - 2
Crystal Palace
D
5 - 0
Crystal Palace
L
3 - 2
Crystal Palace
L
3 - 1
Nottingham Forest
W
0 - 2
Bristol City
L
0 - 0
Crystal Palace
D
4 - 0
Lech Poznan
W
3 - 0
Charlton
W
1 - 5
Middlesbrough
W
2 - 2
Cardiff
D
2 - 3
Middlesbrough
W
1 - 0
Wolves
W
2 - 2
Middlesbrough
D
2 - 2
Millwall
D
4 - 3
Norwich
W
3 - 0
Middlesbrough
L
0 - 1
Middlesbrough
W
Who wins? Three ways to read it
1 · X · 2Most likely scores
Expected goals: 1.4 Crystal Palace · 3 Middlesbrough
Goal lines
Team comparison
Season numbers
League Cup 2026Crystal Palace vs Middlesbrough: preview and prediction
Crystal Palace host Middlesbrough in the England League Cup (Round of 32) on Tuesday, 8th September 2026 at 19:45 at Selhurst Park, London.
Crystal Palace are struggling, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 games (L-D-L-W-L). Middlesbrough are flying, with 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 5 games (W-W-D-W-W).
In the last 8 meetings, Crystal Palace won 4, Middlesbrough won 3 and 1 ended level. These games average 2.1 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% and over 2.5 goals in 50%.
Our goal model expects about 1.4 goals for Crystal Palace and 3 for Middlesbrough. It gives Middlesbrough the edge (15% home win, 15% draw, 69% away win), 80% for over 2.5 goals and 71% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 1-2.
Our pick was Away Win at odds of 4.54. We also like Over 2.5.
Crystal Palace vs Middlesbrough FAQs
What is the best prediction for Crystal Palace vs Middlesbrough?
Our top tip is Away Win: Away Win (4.54 odds).
Who will win Crystal Palace vs Middlesbrough?
Middlesbrough are favourites: our model gives Crystal Palace 15%, the draw 15% and Middlesbrough 69%.
Will both teams score?
Both teams scoring has a 71% chance in our model, and it happened in 50% of recent meetings.
How many goals are expected?
Our model expects 4.4 goals in total, with a 80% chance of over 2.5 goals.
When is Crystal Palace vs Middlesbrough?
Kick-off is on Tuesday, 8th September 2026 at 19:45 at Selhurst Park, London.
Who is the referee?
T. Harrington is in charge of this game.