Crystal Palace vs Middlesbrough | Prediction | EFL Cup | 08/09

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08 Sept 2026 14:45

Crystal Palace and Middlesbrough face each other in an official match of the 2026/27 EFL Cup season. The game takes place at Selhurst Park on Tuesday, 08/09/2026, at 19:45 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Crystal Palace F.C. vs Middlesbrough Football and Athletic Company (1986) Limited, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Crystal Palace vs Middlesbrough

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

Double Chance: Crystal Palace or Draw

Market: Double Chance: Crystal Palace or Draw · @ 1.25

1.25

Confidence

79%

Last updated: 08-09-2026

APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

Our prediction is: Crystal Palace win or draw

The Double Chance market is an excellent option for those who want a little more security and a little less risk in their bets. Of the three potential outcomes in a football match (win, draw, loss), two of them ensure a winning bet.

And with the 1X bet, the home team has a higher probability of hitting on the bet thanks to the added advantage of playing in their own stadium.

So based on recent form and other factors, we feel confident enough in Crystal Palace's ability to avoid defeat to make Crystal Palace win or draw our top betting tip for this match.

Our prediction is: Crystal Palace to win the 1st half

Crystal Palace has been a strong home team overall this season, and the statistics point to them being particularly quick to pounce in the opening 45 minutes. Whether that aggressive mentality is due to the energy of the home crowd or an intentional plan on the part of the manager, it has proven to be very effective.

We foresee that plan paying off once again in their match against Middlesbrough, so our top tip is for Crystal Palace to win the first half.

Palace preview

Crystal Palace comes into the match having played 0 games in the EFL Cup so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 0 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 23 wins, 19 draws, and 21 losses.

Crystal Palace's attack has scored 80 goals during this period. Out of this total, 0 goals were scored in the EFL Cup, averaging 0 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.27.

The offence system of Crystal Palace is led by Jean-Philippe Mateta as the top scorer of the season. The french forward has scored 12 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Adam Wharton, who has contributed with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 77 goals conceded in 63 matches, resulting in an average of 1.22.

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On the other hand, Middlesbrough comes into the match having played 2 games in the EFL Cup so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 3 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 27 wins, 16 draws, and 15 losses.

Middlesbrough's attack has scored 86 goals during this period. Out of this total, 4 goals were scored in the EFL Cup, averaging 2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.48.

The offence system of Middlesbrough is led by Morgan Whittaker as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 14 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Finn Azaz, who has contributed with 8 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 0.5 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 63 goals conceded in 58 matches, resulting in an average of 1.09.

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