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Sunderland vs Middlesbrough

21 September 2024 at 12:30Stadium of Light, Sunderland
Referee: S. Hooper

Match Summary

Sunderland defeated Middlesbrough 1:0. The match was played in Championship 2024.

Rivalry since 2012

Sunderland vs Middlesbrough Head to Head Results· 12

Sunderland and Middlesbrough have met 12 times — Sunderland won 2, Middlesbrough won 7, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Middlesbrough leads the head-to-head with 7 victories from 12 meetings. A combined 30 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.50 per match (11 for the home side, 19 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 5 matches (42%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 4 games (33%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–3 in 2018.

Drawn
3
·
Total goals
30 · 2.5/match
Both scored
5/12 · 42%
Over 2.5
4/12 · 33%

Recent Meetings

03/02/25Championship
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04/02/24Championship
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07/10/23Championship
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22/01/23Championship
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05/09/22Championship
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24/02/18Championship
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06/01/18FA Cup
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05/11/17Championship
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26/04/17Premier League
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21/08/16Premier League
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Highest-scoring game: 33 v 2018

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Sunderland have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Middlesbrough show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Sunderland3wins
2draws8 meetings
Middlesbrough3wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.8

Average goals per game

38%

Games with 3+ goals

38%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (50%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (38%) — the odds may underestimate Sunderland.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.0%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 40.4%Draw 29.3%Away 35.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.403.402.80
Max2.523.452.88
Over 2.5: 52.6%Under 2.5: 51.3%
Market favourite: · Even contest

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market38.2%27.9%34.0%
Public market39.0%27.5%33.4%

Sunderland vs Middlesbrough — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Sunderland
Result vs. Market: Sunderland (40%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

SunderlandHalf-time:10Middlesbrough
9Shots11
2Shots on target1

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

3 Feb 202524/252.33/3.40/3.02
21 Sept 202424/252.47/3.42/2.84
4 Feb 202423/242.04/3.49/3.58
7 Oct 202323/242.36/3.51/2.94
22 Jan 202322/232.93/3.36/2.46
5 Sept 202222/231.75/3.64/4.77
11 May 201717/181.68/3.71/5.95
24/02/1817/183.94/3.31/2.08

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Sunderland

W 118D 66L 92
Over 2.549
Goals scored382

Away Record: Middlesbrough

W 311D 182L 243
Over 2.547
Goals scored1001

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026