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Middlesbrough vs Southampton: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Sunday, 4 January, 2026 9:00
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Championship 2025-2026 – Group #1
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Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
1
13
4
1
50
18
32
43
2
10
6
3
28
20
8
36
3
9
4
5
22
25
-3
31
13
7
4
7
22
28
-6
25
14
6
6
6
28
25
3
24
15
6
6
6
24
23
1
24
Last 6 Matches
Middlesbrough
VS
Southampton
3/6 (50%)
Victories
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Draws
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Defeats
2/6 (33%)
1.83
PPG
2.00
2.00
Avg Goals Scored
2.50
1.50
Avg Goals Conceded
1.33
100%
BTTS %
67%
17%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
50%
1.08
Avg xG
1.64
No predictions available for win/draw probability for this match.
Unable to calculate goals probability for this match due to missing prediction data.
Unable to calculate BTTS probability for this match due to missing prediction data.
Expected Points not available for this match.
1.23
xG [Total: 2.70]
1.47
1
Yellow Cards [Total: 3]
2
6
Corners [Total: 10]
4
1
Offsides [Total: 3]
2
9
Fouls [Total: 20]
12
4
Shots on Goal [Total: 9]
5
In this exciting Championship 2025-2026 - Regular Season matchup, Middlesbrough will take on Southampton as part of the 2025-2026 season in Championship. This match is part of Matchweek 26 and will take place on 2026-01-04 at 2026-01-04 in the famous Riverside Stadium.
The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Middlesbrough, and the visiting side, Southampton. The scoreline predictions suggest .
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-01-04
Time: 15:00
Location: Riverside Stadium
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Trends for Middlesbrough vs Southampton Football 4 Jan, 2026 9:00
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 4 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
-
BTTS Magnet
Both teams score in 100% of recent matches — strong BTTS pattern
-
Dominant Chance Creation
Southampton create high-quality chances consistently (xG 1.5+) — strong attacking threat with quality service
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Unlock Premium InsightsComprehensive betting trends for Middlesbrough vs Southampton, grouped by market type. Including recent form and head-to-head history.
🏆 Match Winner
Middlesbrough(5 trends)
- UnbeatenH2H3/3100%Middlesbrough are unbeaten in their last 3 3 matches vs Southampton
- Efficient ScoringH2H3/3100%Middlesbrough efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 3 of their last 3 Championship matches vs Southampton
- Top Table FormLeague70%Middlesbrough are currently 2nd in the table (Top 3)
- UnbeatenRecent12/1486%Middlesbrough are unbeaten in 12 of their last 14 Championship (Home) matches
- Efficient ScoringRecent11/1479%Middlesbrough efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 11 of their last 14 Championship (Home) matches
Southampton(4 trends)
- High xG PerformanceH2H3/3100%Southampton create many chances (xG 1.5+) in 3 of their last 3 Championship matches vs Middlesbrough
- Above League AverageLeague10/1075%Southampton score 1.80 goals/match in away matches (+37% above league average)
- High xG PerformanceRecent16/16100%Southampton create many chances (xG 1.5+) in 16 of their last 16 Championship (Away) matches
- High xG PerformanceRecent30/30100%Southampton create many chances (xG 1.5+) in 30 of their last 30 Championship matches
⚽ Both Teams To Score
Middlesbrough(1 trends)
- BTTS FriendlyLeague6/967%Middlesbrough score (1.44/match) and concede (1.00/match) regularly at home - BTTS in 67% of matches (league avg: 59%)
Southampton(1 trends)
- BTTS FriendlyLeague10/10100%Southampton score (1.80/match) and concede (1.80/match) regularly in away matches - BTTS in 100% of matches (league avg: 59%)
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Both Teams ScoredH2H3/3100%Both teams scored in their last 3 Championship H2H matches
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals
Southampton(1 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague10/1075%Southampton score 1.80 goals/match in away matches (+37% above league average)
Combined 1.8 goals per match average • Low scoring average but offensive form suggests potential for goals
🛡️ Double Chance
Middlesbrough(3 trends)
- UnbeatenH2H3/3100%Middlesbrough are unbeaten in their last 3 3 matches vs Southampton
- Top Table FormLeague70%Middlesbrough are currently 2nd in the table (Top 3)
- UnbeatenRecent12/1486%Middlesbrough are unbeaten in 12 of their last 14 Championship (Home) matches
Southampton(1 trends)
- Undefeated at HTH2H3/3100%Southampton are undefeated at half time in their last 3 3 matches vs Middlesbrough
⚡ Team Total Goals
Middlesbrough(4 trends)
- Scored 1+H2H3/3100%Middlesbrough scored 1+ goals in their last 3 3 matches vs Southampton
- Conceded Under 1.5 GoalsH2H3/3100%Middlesbrough conceded under 1.5 goals in their last 3 3 matches vs Southampton
- Second Half SpecialistsH2H3/3100%Middlesbrough score in second half in their last 3 3 matches vs Southampton
- Conceded Under 1.5 GoalsRecent13/1493%Middlesbrough conceded under 1.5 goals in 13 of their last 14 Championship (Home) matches
Southampton(2 trends)
- Scored 1+H2H3/3100%Southampton scored 1+ goals in their last 3 3 matches vs Middlesbrough
- Above League AverageLeague10/1075%Southampton score 1.80 goals/match in away matches (+37% above league average)
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Middlesbrough(3 trends)
- Many CardsH2H3/3100%Middlesbrough receive 2+ cards in 3 of their last 3 Championship matches vs Southampton
- Low Card MatchesLeague19/1984.5%Middlesbrough average 1.6 cards/match in all matches (-13% below league avg 1.8)
- Few CardsRecent12/1486%Middlesbrough receive 0-1 card in 12 of their last 14 Championship (Home) matches
Southampton(2 trends)
- High Card MatchesLeague18/1886%Southampton average 2.1 cards/match in all matches (+14% above league avg 1.8) — rank #5 in league
- Many CardsRecent13/1681%Southampton receive 2+ cards in 13 of their last 16 Championship (Away) matches
Middlesbrough disciplined play balances Southampton aggression — • H2H average: 5.7 total cards/match
🚩 Corners Over/Under
Southampton(3 trends) — avg 4.3 (-13% below league)
- Many CornersH2H3/3100%Southampton win 6+ corners in 3 of their last 3 Championship matches vs Middlesbrough
- Corner DominanceH2H3/3100%Southampton dominate corners (5+ and more than opponent) in 3 of their last 3 Championship matches vs Middlesbrough
- Few CornersLeague10/1078%Southampton average 4.3 corners/match in away matches (-13% below league avg 4.9)
Low corner activity in recent matches -
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Middlesbrough vs Southampton
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
⚡ Final Stage: Southampton is stronger in the final minutes (8 vs 5).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Middlesbrough
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
-0.06
Pressure
0.05
✈️ Southampton
Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.35
Pressure
0.12
⏰ Match Periods Analysis
📊 Periods Explanation:
Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.
First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.
Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.
Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.
🏠 Middlesbrough - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
1
Avg. Goals per Match
0.05
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
5
Avg. Goals per Match
0.25
✈️ Southampton - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
3
Avg. Goals per Match
0.15
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
8
Avg. Goals per Match
0.4
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
12
Avg. Goals per Match
0.6
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
8
Avg. Goals per Match
0.4
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Middlesbrough - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
2
Comeback Goals
6
Negative Sequences
6
Killer Goals
8
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
1
Late Pressure
5
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
1
Half-time Spurts
6
Second Half Starts
4
Late Surges
5
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
6
Late Conceded
9
✈️ Southampton - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
7
Comeback Goals
11
Negative Sequences
4
Killer Goals
6
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
3
Late Pressure
8
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
3
Half-time Spurts
5
Second Half Starts
4
Late Surges
8
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
3
Late Conceded
7
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- ⚡ Final Stage Mastery: Southampton excels in the closing minutes (8 vs 5 late goals)
- Last Goal Scorer: High probability of Southampton scoring the final goal
- Late Goals Market: Consider bets on goals after 75th minute
- Overall Result: Middlesbrough has an advantage in the match
- Home Handicap: Consider Middlesbrough handicap
- Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
- Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams
📊 Factor Breakdown
💡 Factor Explanations:
Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.
Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.
Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).
Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.
Momentum (Advantage)
Away +0.408
Pressure (Advantage)
Away +0.072
Timing (Advantage)
Away +0.01 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Away +0.06 (away team better)
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Middlesbrough):
Momentum: Weak - team may lose concentration. Pressure: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Southampton):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Teams are approximately equal in strength across all periods. Consider bets on draw, low total goals, or exact score.
Middlesbrough vs Southampton Head-to-head statistics for Sun 4 Jan, 2026 @ 9:00 Championship
Middlesbrough vs Southampton: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Middlesbrough and away matches for Southampton
Number of goals
Number of goals
Middlesbrough
Under
Over
Southampton
Under
Over
0.5
10%
1
90%
9
20%
2
80%
8
1.5
50%
5
50%
5
50%
5
50%
5
2.5
90%
9
10%
1
70%
7
30%
3
3.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
Middlesbrough
Southampton
Yes
80%
8
70%
7
No
20%
2
30%
3
1X2
1X2
Middlesbrough
Southampton
1
50%
5
40%
4
X
30%
3
20%
2
2
20%
2
40%
4
Double Chance
Double Chance
Middlesbrough
Southampton
12
70%
7
80%
8
1X
80%
8
60%
6
X2
50%
5
60%
6
Total Goals
Total Goals
Middlesbrough
Southampton
0-1
10%
1
10%
1
2-3
70%
7
50%
5
4+
20%
2
40%
4
Total Corners
Total Corners
Middlesbrough
Under
Over
Southampton
Under
Over
7.5
70%
7
30%
3
80%
8
20%
2
8.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
9.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
10.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Clean Sheet
Middlesbrough
Southampton
Yes
10%
1
20%
2
No
90%
9
80%
8
1X2 HT - FT
1X2 HT - FT
Middlesbrough
Southampton
HT 1 - FT 1
40%
4
30%
3
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
10%
1
HT 1 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 1
10%
1
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
20%
2
10%
1
HT 2 - FT X
30%
3
0%
0
HT X - FT 1
0%
0
10%
1
HT X - FT 2
0%
0
20%
2
HT X - FT X
0%
0
20%
2
xG(xGa)
xG(xGa)
Middlesbrough
Southampton
xG
1.17
1.72
xGa
1.07
1.29
Number of goals
Number of goals
Middlesbrough
Under
Over
Southampton
Under
Over
0.5
50%
5
50%
5
40%
4
60%
6
1.5
80%
8
20%
2
70%
7
30%
3
2.5
90%
9
10%
1
80%
8
20%
2
3.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
Middlesbrough
Southampton
Yes
20%
2
40%
4
No
80%
8
60%
6
1X2
1X2
Middlesbrough
Southampton
1
40%
4
40%
4
X
0%
0
50%
5
2
60%
6
10%
1
Double Chance
Double Chance
Middlesbrough
Southampton
12
100%
10
50%
5
1X
40%
4
90%
9
X2
60%
6
60%
6
Total Goals
Total Goals
Middlesbrough
Southampton
0-1
60%
6
50%
5
2-3
30%
3
40%
4
4+
10%
1
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Clean Sheet
Middlesbrough
Southampton
Yes
30%
3
50%
5
No
70%
7
50%
5
Number of goals
Number of goals
Middlesbrough
Under
Over
Southampton
Under
Over
0.5
40%
4
60%
6
70%
7
30%
3
1.5
90%
9
10%
1
80%
8
20%
2
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
Middlesbrough
Southampton
Yes
20%
2
20%
2
No
80%
8
80%
8
1X2
1X2
Middlesbrough
Southampton
1
40%
4
20%
2
X
30%
3
40%
4
2
30%
3
40%
4
Double Chance
Double Chance
Middlesbrough
Southampton
12
70%
7
60%
6
1X
70%
7
60%
6
X2
60%
6
80%
8
Total Goals
Total Goals
Middlesbrough
Southampton
0-1
70%
7
60%
6
2-3
30%
3
30%
3
4+
0%
0
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Clean Sheet
Middlesbrough
Southampton
Yes
60%
6
50%
5
No
40%
4
50%
5
No predictions available for this match
No predictions available for this match
Middlesbrough
Southampton
Played:
3
Wins
1
1
Draws
2
2
Wins
0
0
Total
Per Match
Per Match
Total
4
1.3
Goals
1
3
3
1
Goals Conceded
1.3
4
13
4.3
Yellow Cards
1.3
4
0
Red Cards
0
0
Clean Sheets
0
13
4.3
Corners
7
21
46
15.3
Fouls
7.3
22
10
3.3
Offsides
2
6
29
9.7
Shots
14
42
9
3
Shots on Goal
4
12
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 9 | 10 | 19 | |||
| Wins | 6 | 4 | 10 | |||
| Draws | 2 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Losses | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 1.4 | 13 | 1.5 | 15 | 1.5 | 28 |
| Goals Conceded | 1 | 9 | 1.1 | 11 | 1.1 | 20 |
| Yellow Cards | 0.8 | 7 | 2.2 | 22 | 1.5 | 29 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0.1 | 1 | 0.1 | 1 | |
| Clean Sheets | 0.3 | 3 | 0.2 | 2 | 0.3 | 5 |
| Corners | 5.2 | 47 | 5.7 | 57 | 5.5 | 104 |
| Fouls | 8.6 | 77 | 10.1 | 101 | 9.4 | 178 |
| Offsides | 1.3 | 12 | 2.4 | 24 | 1.9 | 36 |
| Shots | 12.3 | 111 | 13.3 | 133 | 12.8 | 244 |
| Shots on Goal | 4 | 36 | 3.4 | 34 | 3.7 | 70 |
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 8 | 10 | 18 | |||
| Wins | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||
| Draws | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||
| Losses | 2 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 1.3 | 10 | 1.8 | 18 | 1.6 | 28 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.9 | 7 | 1.8 | 18 | 1.4 | 25 |
| Yellow Cards | 1.5 | 12 | 2.4 | 24 | 2 | 36 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0.1 | 1 | 0.1 | 1 | |
| Clean Sheets | 0.4 | 3 | 0 | 0.2 | 3 | |
| Corners | 6.9 | 55 | 4.3 | 43 | 5.4 | 98 |
| Fouls | 9.9 | 79 | 10.8 | 108 | 10.4 | 187 |
| Offsides | 1.1 | 9 | 2.2 | 22 | 1.7 | 31 |
| Shots | 15.4 | 123 | 12.7 | 127 | 13.9 | 250 |
| Shots on Goal | 4.8 | 38 | 5.3 | 53 | 5.1 | 91 |
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