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Crystal Palace vs Middlesbrough

Prediction • EFL Cup·Crystal Palace·Middlesbrough

EFL Cup
EFL Cup
Sep 8, 2026
14:00
PREDICTED WINNER
Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace

Home
VS
VS
Stadium
Selhurst Park
Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Away
Stadium
Selhurst Park
Win Probabilities
50%
Crystal Palace
27%
Draw
23%
Middlesbrough
Home2.0050%
Draw3.7027%
Away4.3523%

Oracle's Vision

Confidence
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Crystal Palace are clear favourites to advance, backed by a dominant head-to-head record and superior defensive strength. However, Middlesbrough's recent scoring form and Palace's injury concerns could make this a tighter contest than expected.

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Momentum

Recent Matches

Team Momentum

Last 5
2.0Crystal Palace
/10
6.0Middlesbrough
Crystal Palace
FormLatest first
LLWLD
Win Rate20%
Middlesbrough
FormLatest first
WLWWL
Win Rate60%
Momentum AdvantageMiddlesbrough+4.0

Featured Players

Compare the key players from each team

Key Battle

D
Marc Guéhi
7.9

Marc Guéhi

Crystal Palace

VS
Alexander Gilbert
9.0

Alexander Gilbert

Middlesbrough

18ATT18
100TEC100
25TAC79
31DEF89
0CRE55

Team Streaks

Statistical trends from recent matches

Team Streaks

Last 10 Matches
Scoring
5/10
Over 2.5 Goals
6/10
4/10
Both Teams Scored
8/10
1.5
Avg Scored
1.6
Defense
5/10
Clean Sheets
1/10
0.7
Avg Conceded
1.4
Match Flow
6/10
Scored First
8/10
1.3
Avg Cards
1.0
3.7
Avg Corners
6.0

Score Predictions

Most Likely Score

Confidence Breakdown

Weather Impact

Match Weather

18°
Overcast
Wind
10 km/h
Humidity
41%
Rain
0.0 mm
Tactical Impact

Ideal playing conditions - no significant weather impact

Crystal Palace
Home

Crystal Palace

Form
LL
Latest first
12
Pos
53
Pts
0
Goal Diff

Season Performance(2026 · 0 matches)

Clean Sheets0
Goal Diff0
  • Strong defensive record with 100% defensive rating in comparison
  • Dominant head-to-head record against Middlesbrough
  • Home advantage at Selhurst Park
C. Riad
Knee Injury
Injured
I. Sarr
Injury
Injured
J. Mateta
Hamstring Injury
Injured
D. Henderson
Ankle Injury
Injured

Head to Head

Last 8
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
4Wins
1
Draws
Middlesbrough
3Wins
Middlesbrough
50%13%38%

Recent Matches

Last 8
Oct312018
MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
1-0
Loss
Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace
Feb252017
Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace
1-0
Win
MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
Sep102016
MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
1-2
Win
Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace
Feb162013
Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace
4-1
Win
MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
Aug252012
MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
2-1
Loss
Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace
Feb42012
MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
0-0
Draw
Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace
Sep202011
Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace
2-1
Win
MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
Sep172011
Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace
0-1
Loss
MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
Crystal Palace3-4-2-1vs4-2-3-1MiddlesbroughPredicted Lineup · high

Tactical Matchup: Tactical matchup will test both managers' adaptability.

MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough4-2-3-1
Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace3-4-2-1
MiddlesbroughBenchMiddlesbrough7
Crystal PalaceBenchCrystal Palace7

Injury Report

Current team availability status

Data Accuracy: Player availability is highly accurate (~90%), but specific injury diagnoses and recovery timelines may not reflect the latest medical updates (~70% accuracy).

Crystal Palace

4Out

4 key players

Middlesbrough

9Out

9 key players

Crystal Palace

Team

Crystal Palace

Players Out

4(4 key)
C. Riad

C. Riad

MODERATE
Injury:Knee Injury

Est. Recovery (Typical range)

3-9 months

I. Sarr

I. Sarr

MODERATE
Injury:Injury

Est. Recovery (Typical range)

2-4 weeks

J. Mateta

J. Mateta

MODERATE
Injury:Hamstring Injury

Est. Recovery (Typical range)

2-6 weeks

D. Henderson

D. Henderson

MODERATE
Injury:Ankle Injury

Est. Recovery (Typical range)

3-8 weeks

Middlesbrough

Team

Middlesbrough

Players Out

9(9 key)
T. Conway

T. Conway

MODERATE
Injury:Ankle Injury

Est. Recovery (Typical range)

3-8 weeks

A. Bangura

A. Bangura

MODERATE
Injury:Coach's decision

Est. Recovery (Typical range)

2-4 weeks

H. Hunt

H. Hunt

MODERATE
Injury:Injury

Est. Recovery (Typical range)

2-4 weeks

A. Morris

A. Morris

MODERATE
Injury:Injury

Est. Recovery (Typical range)

2-4 weeks

A. Phillips

A. Phillips

MODERATE
Injury:Lacking Match Fitness

Est. Recovery (Typical range)

2-4 weeks

D. Strelec

D. Strelec

MODERATE
Injury:Health problems

Est. Recovery (Typical range)

2-4 weeks

A. Jones

A. Jones

Status:Inactive

Not in squad

R. McGree

R. McGree

Status:Inactive

Not in squad

M. Peart-Harris

M. Peart-Harris

Status:Inactive

Not in squad

Oracle's Vision

Predicted Winner

Crystal Palace

Confidence

Win Probabilities

50%Crystal Palace
27%Draw
23%Middlesbrough

Key Markets

Predicted ScoreBTTSOver 2.5
KickoffTue, Sep 8 · 14:00
StadiumSelhurst Park
League StatsEFL Cup

Statistical Context

Crystal Palace

LLWLD
  • LAug 28, 26H · Manchester City1-4
  • LAug 22, 26A · Everton2-0
  • WMay 27, 26H · Rayo Vallecano1-0
  • LMay 24, 26H · Arsenal1-2
  • DMay 17, 26A · Brentford2-2

Middlesbrough

WLWWL
  • WAug 25, 26A · Doncaster1-3
  • LAug 22, 26A · Blackburn2-1
  • WAug 15, 26H · Lincoln2-1
  • WAug 7, 26H · Wrexham1-0
  • LMay 23, 26A · Hull City1-0

Head to Head

4
Crystal Palace
1
Draws
3
Middlesbrough
  • Oct 31, 18Middlesbrough – Crystal Palace1-0
  • Feb 25, 17Crystal Palace – Middlesbrough1-0
  • Sep 10, 16Middlesbrough – Crystal Palace1-2
  • Feb 16, 13Crystal Palace – Middlesbrough4-1
  • Aug 25, 12Middlesbrough – Crystal Palace2-1

Season Statistics — 2026

Crystal PalaceMiddlesbrough
Played—2
Goals Scored—3
Goals Conceded—3
Avg Scored—1.5
Avg Conceded—1.5
Clean Sheets—0

Team Streaks — Last 10 Matches

Crystal PalaceMiddlesbrough
Over 2.5 Goals5/106/10
Both Teams Scored4/108/10
Clean Sheets5/101/10

Predicted Line-ups & Formations

Predicted XI

Crystal Palace

Formation 3-4-2-1
  1. 44GW. Benítez
  2. 6DJ. Canvot
  3. 30DÓscar Mingueza
  4. 3DT. Mitchell
  5. 19MW. Hughes
  6. 18MD. Kamada
  7. 11MD. McNeil
  8. 20MA. Wharton
  9. 55MJ. Devenny
  10. 28MC. Doucouré
  11. 29AE. Guessand

Coach: O. Glasner

Middlesbrough

Formation 4-2-3-1
  1. 31GS. Brynn
  2. 12DL. Ayling
  3. 2DC. Brittain
  4. 30DNeto Borges
  5. 17DM. Arfsten
  6. 6MS. Berhalter
  7. 46MF. Cartwright
  8. 42MA. Kanté
  9. 22MK. Joseph
  10. 16MJ. Sarmiento
  11. 19ALeo Castledine

Coach: R. Edwards

Crystal Palace vs Middlesbrough — Expert Prediction & Analysis

Crystal Palace are clear favourites to advance, backed by a dominant head-to-head record and superior defensive strength. However, Middlesbrough's recent scoring form and Palace's injury concerns could make this a tighter contest than expected.

Crystal Palace enter this EFL Cup tie as the clear favourites, backed by a superior head-to-head record and a stronger overall statistical profile. Despite a recent dip in form, the Premier League sid…

Win Probabilities: Crystal Palace: 50% · Draw: 27% · Middlesbrough: 23%

H2H: Crystal Palace wins: 4 · Draws: 1 · Middlesbrough wins: 3

Form (latest first): Crystal Palace: LLWLD · Middlesbrough: WLWWL

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