Middlesbrough U23 perform at a high level so far being 4th in the table. Crystal Palace U23 can look both up and down from their 7th position.
- Middlesbrough U23 have the most dropped points from leading position (17) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Crystal Palace U23 have the most scored goals in the second half (27) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
It's no vacation for neither Middlesbrough nor Crystal Palace U23 as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Middlesbrough U23 form and stats
Overall Premier League 2 Divison Two stats at home this season for Middlesbrough U23 are 5-2-4 (wins-draw-losses). Middlesbrough has recorded two wins in a row here at Heritage Park, increasing their hopes of victory in this match.
Middlesbrough faced defeat in their previous match, away at Crystal Palace U23 (2-3). Before that, Middlesbrough U23 had a home game versus Aston Villa U23 which ended with a victory 4-1.
The defeat against Crystal Palace U23 was especially painful as the deciding goal against was scored three minutes into stoppage time (by J. O'Brien).
A decent goal production from Middlesbrough U23 in their home games so far, with 18 goals from 11 league matches. On the other hand, Middlesbrough have conceded 15 goals.
Crystal Palace U23 form and stats
There's been little loot from Crystal Palace U23's travels as they have only collected 10 points from 11 away games in the Premier League 2 Divison Two. Crystal Palace U23 only have 3 wins to counter their 7 defeats and 1 draw.
Crystal Palace U23 won their last game, 3-2 versus Middlesbrough U23 played at home. Preceding that game, the 0-2 loss visiting Newcastle Utd U23's place.
Late drama in the previous game, when J. O'Brien scored the winning goal three minutes into stoppage time to defeat Middlesbrough U23.
Crystal have a decent goal production going in their away games, although not fantastic. In 11 league away games 15 goals have been scored. Crystal have conceded 27 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
The dueling parties have met before this season: Crystal Palace U23 - Middlesbrough U23 3-2. Last three meetings between the teams: Middlesbrough won one, Crystal Palace U23 won one and one draw. two games with over 2,5 goals, one match with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  S. Spence 6 goals |   T. O'Neill 5 goals | I. Fletcher 5 goals |
Middlesbrough U23 missing players
Crystal Palace U23 missing players
| Middlesbrough U23 | Crystal Palace U23 | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 23 | 11 | 3 | Played | P | 3 | 11 | 23 |
| 10 | 5 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 3 | 10 |
| 4 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | 4 | 1 | Lost | L | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| 44 | 18 | 6 | Scored | S | 1 | 15 | 44 |
| 34 | 15 | 4 | Conceded | C | 7 | 27 | 41 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 83% | 82% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 67% | 82% | 83% |
| 61% | 55% | 67% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 33% | 64% | 70% |
| 48% | 27% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 36% | 43% |
| 35% | 27% | 33% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 33% | 36% | 35% |
| 61% | 55% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 33% | 55% | 52% |
| 22% | 27% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 9% | 26% |
| 17% | 18% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 67% | 36% | 22% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.1 | 1.8 | 2.7 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.3 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 9.3 | 8.9 | 6 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 6.3 | 9.2 | 10.8 |
| 4.3 | 4.4 | 3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 1 | 4.1 | 5.1 |
| 45% | 38% | 67% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 33% | 33% | 38% |
- Crystal Palace U23 have the most scored goals in the second half (27) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Crystal Palace U23 haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Middlesbrough U23 have the most dropped points from leading position (17) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Middlesbrough U23 haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Leeds U23 | 24 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 62 | 29 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 34 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 28 | 19 | 33 | 56 |
| 2 | Stoke City U23 | 23 | 14 | 2 | 7 | 40 | 29 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 19 | 11 | 44 |
| 3 | Wolves U23 | 23 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 38 | 34 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 4 | 35 |
| 4 | Middlesbrough U23 | 23 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 44 | 34 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 26 | 19 | 10 | 34 |
| 5 | Sunderland U23 | 23 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 41 | 40 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 24 | 26 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 14 | 1 | 34 |
| 6 | Burnley U23 | 24 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 38 | 41 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 21 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 20 | -3 | 34 |
| 7 | Crystal Palace U23 | 23 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 44 | 41 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 29 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 27 | 3 | 33 |
| 8 | Reading U23 | 23 | 10 | 1 | 12 | 39 | 52 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 25 | 26 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 26 | -13 | 31 |
| 9 | Aston Villa U23 | 23 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 44 | 47 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 24 | 23 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 24 | -3 | 28 |
| 10 | Fulham U23 | 23 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 37 | 46 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 19 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 18 | 26 | -9 | 27 |
| 11 | Norwich City U23 | 23 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 30 | 37 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 20 | -7 | 25 |
| 12 | Newcastle Utd U23 | 23 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 30 | 45 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 23 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 22 | -15 | 25 |
| 13 | West Bromwich Albion U23 | 22 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 34 | 46 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 19 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 20 | 27 | -12 | 22 |