Bristol City vs Middlesbrough: match statistics
Bristol City vs Middlesbrough: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Bristol City played against Middlesbrough in Championship (England). The game was played on December 20, 2025. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Bristol City has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Middlesbrough has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Bristol City scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 1.14. Middlesbrough scores 1.57 and allows 1.05. Games in this league average 2.65 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 48% of Bristol City's games and 67% of Middlesbrough's. The Over 2.5 rates are 43% and 57%, compared with league averages of 60% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Bristol City has the higher season xG average, 1.51 to 1.49 per game. Bristol City takes 14.1 shots per game, while Middlesbrough takes 13.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Bristol City leads at halftime in 43% of its games and scores 0.52 goals per game after halftime. Middlesbrough leads at halftime in 38% and scores 0.81 after halftime.
When the teams score
Bristol City's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). For Middlesbrough, it is minutes 31-45+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.65 goals. Both teams score in 60% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Bristol City | Middlesbrough | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.38 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Middlesbrough is 200% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Bristol City · 2.4 pts / game - Middlesbrough
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Middlesbrough is 18% better for: goals scored per game.
1.33 goals / game - Bristol City · 1.57 goals / game - Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough is 9% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.14 goals / game - Bristol City · 1.05 goals / game - Middlesbrough
Bristol City scores in 71% of games (15 of 21 meczów), while Middlesbrough keeps a clean sheet in 24% (5 of 21 meczów).
Middlesbrough scores in 86% of games (18 of 21 meczów), while Bristol City keeps a clean sheet in 33% (7 of 21 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Bristol City
Over / Under - Middlesbrough
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Bristol City is 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.62 pts / game - Bristol City · 1.38 pts / game - Middlesbrough
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Bristol City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 38%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Middlesbrough - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 57%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +6 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Bristol City
Middlesbrough
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Bristol City | Liga | Middlesbrough | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.48 | 2.65 | • 2.62 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 48% | 60% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 43% | 52% | ▲ 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 22% | ▲ 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 76% | 74% | ▲ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 78% | ▲ 81% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Bristol City vs Middlesbrough?
The Championship match finished Bristol City 2:0 Middlesbrough. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Bristol City vs Middlesbrough?
Bristol City score 1.33 goals per game on average and Middlesbrough 1.57. The Championship average is 2.65 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Bristol City's matches and 67% of Middlesbrough's.
What form are Bristol City and Middlesbrough in?
Over the last 5 games Bristol City have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Middlesbrough 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Bristol City vs Middlesbrough?
The statistical background for Bristol City vs Middlesbrough — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.