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
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Double Chance: Crystal Palace or Draw
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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 22 wins, 19 draws, and 21 losses.
Crystal Palace's attack has scored 77 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 1.24.
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 75 goals conceded in 62 matches, resulting in an average of 1.21.
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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 26 wins, 16 draws, and 15 losses.
Middlesbrough's attack has scored 85 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 1.49.
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 57 matches, resulting in an average of 1.11.
Head to head: Crystal Palace vs Middlesbrough
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Crystal Palace
England - League Cup
Middlesbrough
England - League Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W W L |
2 |
| Home | W W W D W |
2.6 |
| Away | W D W L L |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 1 | 4 |
| Scored | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 0% | 100% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.96 | 1.39 | 2.54 |
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xGA
|
1.22 | 1.02 | 1.42 |
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