Middlesbrough U21 vs Crystal Palace U21 Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – September 15

Middlesbrough U21

W W D D D

2nd place in Group H

2 - 6

15/09/2023 14:00

Crystal Palace U21

L L L W W

1st place in Group H

England U21 League Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Middlesbrough U21 vs Crystal Palace U21 on September 15, 2023 (kick-off: 14:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Middlesbrough U21 vs Crystal Palace U21 preview before placing for you.

Middlesbrough U21 are currently 2nd with 9 points after 6 matches.
Crystal Palace U21 sit 1st with 12 points from 6 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Middlesbrough U21, who have won 2 of the last 2 meetings. Crystal Palace U21 have no wins, while 0 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

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Pred

Correct

Avg.g

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STANDINGS UP TO 15/09/2023

Group H	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Crystal Palace U21	12	6	4	0	2	16	11	5
02 Middlesbrough U21	9	6	3	0	3	12	10	2
03 Ipswich U21	7	6	2	1	3	8	9	-1
04 Birmingham U21	7	6	2	1	3	7	13	-6

Head To Head

05/11/2012 15:00

Crystal Palace U21

2 - 3

Middlesbrough U21

ENG U21

20/08/2012 09:00

Middlesbrough U21

4 - 0

Crystal Palace U21

ENG U21

Middlesbrough U21

100%

Draw

Crystal Palace U21

Middlesbrough U21 Last 6 matches

03/09/2023 09:00

Liverpool U21 1 - 4 Middlesbrough U21 ENG U21

25/08/2023 14:00

Middlesbrough U21 3 - 2 Wolverhampton U21 ENG U21

18/08/2023 14:00

Middlesbrough U21 2 - 2 Everton U21 ENG U21

14/08/2023 14:00

Nottingham Forest U21 2 - 2 Middlesbrough U21 ENG U21

29/07/2023 07:30

Spennymoor Town 1 - 1 Middlesbrough U21 INT CF

23/04/2023 09:00

Leeds United U21 3 - 1 Middlesbrough U21 ENG U21

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Crystal Palace U21

01/09/2023 14:30

Wolverhampton U21 3 - 2 Crystal Palace U21 ENG U21

28/08/2023 08:00

Crystal Palace U21 2 - 5 Fulham U21 ENG U21

20/08/2023 08:00

Reading U21 2 - 0 Crystal Palace U21 ENG U21

14/08/2023 08:00

Crystal Palace U21 3 - 2 Manchester United U21 ENG U21

01/08/2023 14:45

Bromley 0 - 3 Crystal Palace U21 INT CF

25/07/2023 22:00

Vancouver Whitecaps Reserve 1 - 1 Crystal Palace U21 INT CF

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England U21 League Cup

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.83

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.82

Scored

139

Avg. per game

0.89

Conceded

111

Avg. per game

0.71

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 111 matches

YesNo

62 (56%)49 (44%)

In last 111 matches

NoYes

85 (54%)71 (46%)

Middlesbrough U21

Recent matches

Crystal Palace U21

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(93%)42 3(7%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(58%)26 19(42%)

/Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(62%)28 17(38%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Middlesbrough U21

Crystal Palace U21

Shots

Middlesbrough U21

Total shots

10.89 avg / game

Blocked

38 total

Avg. 2.11

Crystal Palace U21

Total shots

9.84 avg / game

Blocked

51 total

Avg. 2.13

Middlesbrough U21 Pass Crystal Palace U21

Total passes

229

Avg. 115 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

5880

Avg. 368 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Middlesbrough U21

111

Played games

Crystal Palace U21

156

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.14

Clean sheets

0.21

4.60

511

Corners

698

4.47

0.00

Throw-ins

0.44

0.77

Offsides

0.58

0.55

GK saves

107

0.69

Middlesbrough U21

DISCIPLINARY

Crystal Palace U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.32

258

300

1.92

0.05

0.05

3.64

404

Fouls

573

3.67

0.22

Tackles

253

1.62

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How We Build the Middlesbrough U21 vs Crystal Palace U21 Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Middlesbrough U21 vs Crystal Palace U21 on 15 September 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England U21 League Cup fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Middlesbrough U21 vs Crystal Palace U21 Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Middlesbrough U21's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Crystal Palace U21's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England U21 League Cup Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England U21 League Cup standings and the England U21 League Cup form table to understand exactly where Middlesbrough U21 and Crystal Palace U21 sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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