Burnley vs Middlesbrough: match statistics
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Burnley vs Middlesbrough: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Burnley plays Middlesbrough in Championship (England). The game is scheduled for September 2, 2026. Venue: Turf Moor.
Recent form
Burnley has 0 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.33 points per game. Middlesbrough has 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Burnley scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 3.00. Middlesbrough scores 2.00 and allows 1.33. Games in this league average 3.03 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 100% of Burnley's games and 100% of Middlesbrough's. The Over 2.5 rates are 100% and 100%, compared with league averages of 78% for BTTS and 75% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Middlesbrough has the higher season xG average, 2.10 to 1.53 per game. Burnley takes 14.7 shots per game, while Middlesbrough takes 20.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Burnley leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Middlesbrough leads at halftime in 33% and scores 1.67 after halftime.
When the teams score
Burnley's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (2 goals). For Middlesbrough, it is minutes 61-75 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 3.03 goals. Both teams score in 78% of games, and 75% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Burnley | Middlesbrough | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 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 506% better for: last-5 form.
0.33 pts / game - Burnley · 2 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 50% better for: goals scored per game.
1.33 goals / game - Burnley · 2 goals / game - Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough is 126% better for: goals allowed per game.
3 goals / game - Burnley · 1.33 goals / game - Middlesbrough
Burnley scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 meczów), while Middlesbrough keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 meczów).
Middlesbrough scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 meczów), while Burnley keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 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 - Burnley
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.
Middlesbrough is 303% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.33 pts / game - Burnley · 1.33 pts / game - Middlesbrough
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Burnley - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Middlesbrough - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.33 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.7 | 1.3 |
| Average goals per game | 2.3 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 67% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 33% | 33% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 0% |
| No goal | 33% | 67% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.33 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.3 | 1.7 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.7 | 2.7 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 33% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 33% |
| No goal | 67% | 33% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
* 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 76-90 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (2 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* 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
Burnley
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
| Burnley | Liga | Middlesbrough | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 4.33 | 3.03 | ▲ 3.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 100% | 78% | ▲ 100% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 100% | 75% | ▲ 100% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 15% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 78% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 81% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Burnley and Middlesbrough play?
Burnley face Middlesbrough on September 2, 2026 in Championship at Turf Moor. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Burnley vs Middlesbrough?
Burnley score 1.33 goals per game on average and Middlesbrough 2.00. The Championship average is 3.03 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 75% of games. Both teams score in 100% of Burnley's matches and 100% of Middlesbrough's.
What form are Burnley and Middlesbrough in?
Over the last 5 games Burnley have a 0-1-2 record (0.33 points per game) and Middlesbrough 2-0-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Burnley vs Middlesbrough?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.