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Southampton vs Middlesbrough

11 December 2016 at 14:15St. Mary's Stadium, Southampton

Match Summary

Southampton defeated Middlesbrough 1:0. The match was played in Premier League 2016.

Rivalry since 2011

Southampton vs Middlesbrough Head to Head Results· 8

Southampton and Middlesbrough have met 8 times — Southampton won 2, Middlesbrough won 3, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. Middlesbrough leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 8 meetings. A combined 20 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.50 per match (9 for the home side, 11 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 5 matches (63%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 5 games (63%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Middlesbrough are currently unbeaten in the last 5 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–0 in 2026.

Drawn
3
·
Total goals
20 · 2.5/match
Both scored
5/8 · 63%
Over 2.5
5/8 · 63%

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Highest-scoring game: 40 v 2026

Recent Form

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In their last 6 matches, Southampton have recorded 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeat. 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.

Southampton5wins
3draws10 meetings
Middlesbrough2wins

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

60%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 2.9%

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 58.7%Draw 27.8%Away 16.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.683.406.00
Max1.733.706.42
Market favourite:Southampton · Moderate favourite

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 market58.2%26.6%15.2%
Public market57.4%26.4%16.3%
Δ0.8%0.2%1.0%

Southampton vs Middlesbrough — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Southampton
Result vs. Market: Southampton (59%)

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.

SouthamptonHalf-time:00Middlesbrough
14Shots6
3Shots on target2

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.

12 Nov 201616/171.70/3.59/6.14
13/05/1716/173.84/3.56/2.03
3 Apr 200099/00
9 Nov 199999/00
11 Jul 199898/99
1 Nov 199796/97
9 Dec 199595/96

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: Southampton

W 269D 243L 408
Over 2.549
Goals scored1086

Away Record: Middlesbrough

W 154D 158L 220
Over 2.544
Goals scored594

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 14 May 2026