Crystal Palace U21 vs Middlesbrough U21 | Prediction | Premier League 2 U23 | 09/02

England - Premier League 2 U23

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09 Feb 2026 14:00

The kick off for the match between Crystal Palace U21 and Middlesbrough U21 will take place at 19:00 (UK time) - Monday, 02/09 - at the Selhurst Park. This clash of the 2025/26 Premier League 2 U23 looks very promising!

Before placing your bets on this match, check out the full analysis including predictions for Crystal Palace U21 vs Middlesbrough U21. We also highlight the most interesting odds and markets with a high chance of winning. Providing today’s best free tip to help you make informed and profitable betting decisions.

APWin predictions for Crystal Palace U21 vs Middlesbrough U21

With odds already released by major bookmakers, our experts have crunched the numbers and dissected the key match data. Find our value-packed prediction for this encounter below:

Double Chance: Home or Away

Market: Double Chance: Home or Away · @ 1.25

1.25

Last updated: 09-02-2026

After a thorough assessment of the primary betting markets, APWin analysts have identified bets with strong value potential.

Our prediction is: Both teams to score

The best betting option for Crystal Palace U21 vs Middlesbrough U21 is the Both Teams to Score market - BTTS. After all, both teams need to seek victory and shouldn't 'park the bus' waiting for the opponent.

But that's not the only reason we believe in a game with goals for both teams. We also see value odds in the BTTS market when we have two offensive teams, as is the case with Crystal Palace U21 and Middlesbrough U21 in this game.

To guarantee a win on Both Teams to Score, as the name suggests, we need both Crystal Palace U21 and Middlesbrough U21 to score goals.

Our prediction is: Crystal Palace U21 to win

Based on our evaluations, Crystal Palace U21 vs Middlesbrough U21 is a matchup between two evenly matched sides. But playing at home gives Crystal Palace U21 the added advantage, which is why we recommend taking Crystal Palace U21 to win outright at home.

The odds offered for a Crystal Palace U21 win have a lot of value, and the fact that they have that home support should help tremendously in their bid to get the victory.

Crystal Palace U21 preview

Crystal Palace U21 has played 11 matches in the Premier League 2 U23 so far, with 5 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses. This results in an average of 1.55 points per match.

In the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 5 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses. Crystal Palace U21's attack has scored 27 goals, 21 of them in the league, which gives an average of 1.91 goals per league match and 1.93 goals per match across the entire season.

Zach Marsh is the team’s top scorer with 6 goals, while Dylan Reid leads the team in assists with 3. Defensively, Crystal Palace U21 has conceded 19 goals in the league (an average of 1.73) and 30 goals throughout the entire season (an average of 2.14 over 14 matches).

Crystal Palace U21's Latest Results

Middlesbrough U21 preview

In 12 Premier League 2 U23 matches, Middlesbrough U21 has recorded 3 wins, 5 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 1.17 points per game.

In the 2025/26 season, the team has 3 wins in 12 matches. The team has scored 22 goals, 22 of them in the Premier League 2 U23 (an average of 1.83 goals per match), with Sonny Finch being the team's top scorer with 5 goals and Jayden Carbon providing 3 assists.

Defensively, Middlesbrough U21 has conceded 18 goals in the league and 18 in the 2025/26 season overall, resulting in an average of 1.5 goals conceded per match.

Middlesbrough U21's Latest Results