BurnleyvsMiddlesbrough

⚽ Championship

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

Model pick
Burnley Asian Handicap +0.75 @ 1.41
88%High AI Confidence

🎯 Score probability

Score probability heatmap (model, exp. 1.68 – 0.94 goals)
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%
Projected score: 1-0
Burnley winDrawMiddlesbrough win

🧠 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).

Best value
Burnley Win at odds 2.65, 66% model probability, +74.6% value versus the bookmaker price.

📊 Key numbers

Burnley 66%Draw 20%Middlesbrough 14%
66%20%14%
66%
Burnley Win
51%
Under 2.5 goals
50%
BTTS yes
+74.6%
Best value: Burnley Win

🔁 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

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

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.

Burnley
  • E. AgyeiInjury
  • J. BanelInjury
  • A. BarnesInjury
  • J. BeyerHamstring Injury
  • J. CullenKnee Injury
  • B. HumphreysNot in squad
  • J. LaurentSuspended (red card)
Middlesbrough
  • 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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