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Burnley vs Middlesbrough Result & Prediction
AI prediction, betting tips and full market odds for Burnley vs Middlesbrough in the Championship. Kick-off Wednesday 02 September 2026, 19:00 UTC.
Result: Burnley 1-1 Middlesbrough
Burnley vs Middlesbrough finished 1-1. The match ended level. The pre-match model prediction and the full market probabilities we published before kick-off are shown below, unchanged.
Our pre-match best bet, Burnley Asian Handicap with a +0.75 start at 1.41, landed.
Burnley face Middlesbrough in the upcoming Championship tips, kicking off Wednesday 02 September 2026, 19:00 UTC. In their last 3 meetings, 3 drawn. Our model ensemble simulates the match thousands of times and makes a Burnley win the most likely result at 66%, projecting a 1.7-0.9 expected scoreline. Below you will find the model’s best bet, a full score probability heatmap and every betting market for Burnley vs Middlesbrough with model probabilities and value against the latest bookmaker odds.
🔥 Best Bet
🎯 Score probability
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.3% | 6.8% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| 1 | 12.2% | 11.5% | 5.4% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| 2 | 10.3% | 9.7% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| 3 | 5.8% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| 4 | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
🧠 Model summary
Our prediction for Burnley vs Middlesbrough is generated entirely by our model ensemble: every market shows the model probability next to the bookmaker odds, so you can see exactly where the value sits. Our main pick is Burnley Asian Handicap with a +0.75 start at odds 1.41, the selection our model is most confident in at 88%. On the match result, the model rates a Burnley win the most likely 1X2 outcome at 66%. Goals lean under 2.5 (51%), both teams to score points yes (50%). Separately, the biggest value edge versus the bookmaker price is a Burnley win at odds 2.65 (+74.6% model value).
📊 Key numbers
🔁 Head-to-head
The last 3 meetings between Burnley and Middlesbrough. Wins shown from Burnley’s perspective: 3 drawn.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | Burnley | 1 – 1 | Middlesbrough | D |
| 2024-12-29 | Middlesbrough | 0 – 0 | Burnley | D |
| 2024-12-06 | Burnley | 1 – 1 | Middlesbrough | D |
📈 Recent form
Burnley come into this game with 0 wins and 3 draws from their last 5, scoring 5 and conceding 10. Their most recent defeat was 1-4 at Norwich.
- DBurnley 1-1 MiddlesbroughChampionship
- LNorwich 4-1 BurnleyChampionship
- DBradford 0-0 BurnleyLeague Cup
- LWest Brom 3-1 BurnleyChampionship
- DBurnley 2-2 West HamChampionship
Middlesbrough come into this game with 3 wins and 1 draw from their last 5, scoring 10 and conceding 6. They are unbeaten in 3. Their biggest win in that run was 3-1 at home to West Brom. They have found the net in every one of those 5 matches. Their only defeat in that run was 1-2 at Blackburn.
- DBurnley 1-1 MiddlesbroughChampionship
- WMiddlesbrough 3-1 West BromChampionship
- WDoncaster 1-3 MiddlesbroughLeague Cup
- LBlackburn 2-1 MiddlesbroughChampionship
- WMiddlesbrough 2-1 LincolnChampionship
🏥 Team news
Reported absentees for this fixture: 8 players listed as injured, suspended or out of the squad.
- E. AgyeiInjury
- J. BanelInjury
- A. BarnesInjury
- J. BeyerHamstring Injury
- J. CullenKnee Injury
- B. HumphreysNot in squad
- J. LaurentSuspended (red card)
- A. BanguraCoach's decision
⚽ Match Result (1X2)
The match result market prices Burnley at 66% to win and Middlesbrough at 14%, with the draw at 20%. Our model makes a Burnley win the most likely outcome.
| Selection | Model % | Odds | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley Win | 66% | @ 2.65 | +74.6% |
| Draw | 20% | @ 3.40 | -33.0% |
| Middlesbrough Win | 14% | @ 2.48 | -64.3% |
🔀 Double Chance
Double chance covers two of the three results, lowering the odds in exchange for a wider safety net. The shortest price here is Burnley or Draw at 1.52 (86% model).
| Selection | Model % | Odds | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley or Draw | 86% | @ 1.52 | +30.2% |
| Middlesbrough or Draw | 34% | @ 1.45 | -50.0% |
📈 Over / Under Goals
Total goals are modelled from an expected 1.7-0.9 scoreline. The lean is under 2.5 goals at 51% probability.
| Selection | Model % | Odds | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1.5 | 26% | @ 3.95 | +4.1% |
| Under 2.5 | 51% | @ 2.00 | +2.7% |
| Under 3.5 | 73% | @ 1.37 | +0.2% |
| Over 1.5 | 74% | @ 1.22 | -10.2% |
| Over 2.5 | 49% | @ 1.74 | -15.3% |
| Over 3.5 | 27% | @ 2.90 | -22.2% |
🥅 Both Teams To Score
Both Teams To Score asks whether each side finds the net at least once. Our model leans towards both teams to score at 50%.
| Selection | Model % | Odds | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTTS No | 50% | @ 2.20 | +9.8% |
| BTTS Yes | 50% | @ 1.60 | -19.9% |
⚖️ Asian Handicap
The Asian handicap removes the draw by giving one side a goals head-start, useful when Burnley or Middlesbrough is a clear favourite.
| Selection | Model % | Odds | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley -1.75 | 36% | @ 7.00 | +151.4% |
| Burnley -1 | 53% | @ 4.60 | +144.9% |
| Burnley -1.25 | 47% | @ 5.00 | +135.4% |
| Burnley -1.5 | 41% | @ 5.50 | +125.2% |
| Burnley -0.75 | 59% | @ 3.36 | +99.5% |
| Burnley -0.5 | 66% | @ 2.65 | +73.6% |
| Burnley -0.25 | 71% | @ 2.40 | +69.0% |
| Burnley 0 | 76% | @ 2.03 | +53.5% |
| Burnley +0.25 | 81% | @ 1.75 | +40.7% |
| Burnley +0.5 | 86% | @ 1.55 | +32.8% |
| Burnley +0.75 | 88% | @ 1.41 | +24.3% |
| Burnley +1 | 91% | @ 1.25 | +13.8% |
| Burnley +1.5 | 96% | @ 1.19 | +13.8% |
| Burnley +1.25 | 93% | @ 1.22 | +13.6% |
| Burnley +1.75 | 96% | @ 1.12 | +8.0% |
| Middlesbrough +1.75 | 64% | 1.10 | -29.5% |
| Middlesbrough +1.5 | 59% | 1.15 | -32.1% |
| Middlesbrough +1.25 | 53% | 1.17 | -38.1% |
| Middlesbrough +1 | 47% | 1.20 | -43.9% |
| Middlesbrough +0.75 | 41% | 1.33 | -46.0% |
| Middlesbrough +0.5 | 34% | 1.45 | -49.9% |
| Middlesbrough +0.25 | 29% | 1.59 | -53.2% |
| Middlesbrough 0 | 24% | 1.81 | -55.9% |
| Middlesbrough -0.25 | 19% | 2.10 | -59.3% |
| Middlesbrough -1 | 9% | 3.90 | -63.5% |
| Middlesbrough -0.75 | 12% | 2.90 | -65.7% |
| Middlesbrough -0.5 | 14% | 2.39 | -65.8% |
| Middlesbrough -1.25 | 7% | 4.29 | -70.5% |
| Middlesbrough -1.75 | 4% | 6.00 | -78.6% |
| Middlesbrough -1.5 | 4% | 4.50 | -80.3% |
❓ Frequently asked questions
What is the prediction for Burnley vs Middlesbrough?
Our main pick is Burnley Asian Handicap with a +0.75 start at odds 1.41, with 88% model confidence. The biggest separate value edge is a Burnley win at 2.65 (+74.6% value).
Who is the favourite for Burnley vs Middlesbrough?
Our model makes a Burnley win the most likely result at 66%. It projects an expected 1.7-0.9 scoreline for Burnley vs Middlesbrough.
What is the predicted score for Burnley vs Middlesbrough?
The most likely scoreline from our model is around 1-0, based on expected goals of 1.68 for Burnley and 0.94 for Middlesbrough. The full score probability grid is shown in the heatmap above.
When do Burnley and Middlesbrough play?
Kick-off is Wednesday 02 September 2026, 19:00 UTC.
How are these predictions generated?
Every market probability is produced by our ensemble of independent statistical and machine-learning models, then compared against bookmaker odds to find value. No human opinion is involved.
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