Europe Friendlies
Middlesbrough vs Espanyol Prediction
Kickoff (UTC):
Predicted score
1-1
Expected goals1.25 – 1.35
Avg goals2.60
Our pickAway
Middlesbrough 33%
Draw 29%
Espanyol 38%
Markets
| Market | Line | Our pick | Probability | Fair odds | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result (1X2) | – | Away | 38% | 2.64 | 2.30 |
| Double chance | – | Home or away | 71% | 1.41 | 1.24 |
| Goals | 2.5 | Under | 52% | 1.93 | 1.90 |
| Both teams to score | – | Yes | 54% | 1.85 | – |
| Correct score | – | 1-1 | 14% | 7.25 | 6.50 |
Bookmaker odds
| Match result (1X2) | Home 2.70 · Draw 3.25 · Away 2.30 |
| Goals 2.5 | Over 1.90 · Under 1.90 |
Latest pre-match prices from the odds feed, refreshed hourly until 30 minutes before kickoff.
Match trends
- Middlesbrough matches average 10.74 total corners (6.66 won per game) across their last 53 with corner data.
- Over 9.5 corners has landed in 55% of Middlesbrough matches.
- Espanyol win 4.85 corners per game, with match totals averaging 9.30 over their last 46.
- Over 9.5 corners has landed in 46% of Espanyol matches.
- Games involving Middlesbrough produce 2.57 goals per match on average; BTTS has hit 57%.
- Espanyol matches average 2.61 goals, with both teams scoring in 57% of them.
- On the goal line, our probabilities favour Under 2.50 (52%).
Middlesbrough — last 10 matches
| Date | H/A | Opponent | Score | Corners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | A | D Celtic | 1–1 | 7–6 |
| 2026-05-23 | A | L Hull | 0–1 | 3–1 |
| 2026-05-13 | A | D Southampton | 1–1 | 4–8 |
| 2026-05-09 | H | D Southampton | 0–0 | 11–1 |
| 2026-05-02 | A | D Wrexham | 2–2 | 3–6 |
| 2026-04-25 | H | W Watford | 5–1 | 6–3 |
| 2026-04-23 | H | W Sheff Wed | 1–0 | 9–1 |
| 2026-04-19 | A | D Ipswich | 2–2 | 3–6 |
| 2026-04-11 | H | L Portsmouth | 0–1 | 14–2 |
| 2026-04-07 | A | D Swansea | 2–2 | 10–2 |
Espanyol — last 10 matches
| Date | H/A | Opponent | Score | Corners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | A | D Burnley | 2–2 | 7–7 |
| 2026-07-25 | H | D Sabadell | 1–1 | 2–4 |
| 2026-07-22 | H | W Pau | 4–0 | 3–3 |
| 2026-07-19 | A | W UE Olot | 3–0 | 9–1 |
| 2026-05-24 | H | D Real Sociedad | 1–1 | 3–5 |
| 2026-05-18 | A | W Osasuna | 2–1 | 2–9 |
| 2026-05-14 | H | W Athletic Club | 2–0 | 8–9 |
| 2026-05-09 | A | L Sevilla | 1–2 | 6–4 |
| 2026-05-04 | H | L Real Madrid | 0–2 | 5–6 |
| 2026-04-28 | H | D Levante | 0–0 | 4–4 |
Match questions
- Who is predicted to win Middlesbrough vs Espanyol?
- Our model gives Middlesbrough a 33% chance, the draw 29% and Espanyol 38%. The most likely score is 1-1.
- How are these predictions calculated?
- Predictions come from a statistical model fitted on multi-season match results: team attack/defense ratings with time decay, blended with current market lines. No human tipsters are involved, and every published prediction is settled and counted in our public accuracy record.