Derby County vs Middlesbrough: match statistics
Middlesbrough sits 2nd in the table, displaying significantly superior form and statistics compared to Derby County (14th place). The visitors hold the advantage across all key metrics: a higher away win rate (42% vs 25% for the hosts at home), a superior goal difference (+3 vs -3), higher average xG (1.58 vs 1.3), and possession dominance (57% vs 47%). In their last five matches, Derby has averaged just 1.2 points per game with only one win, whereas Middlesbrough maintains solid form with 1.4 points per game. The hosts suffer from poor scoring efficiency at home (11% conversion) and concede an average of 1.5 goals. Given the visitors' offensive potential (averaging 1.42 goals away), a Middlesbrough victory emerges as the most probable scenario.
Derby County vs Middlesbrough: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Derby County played against Middlesbrough in Championship (England). The game was played on January 1, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Derby County has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Middlesbrough has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Derby County scores 1.38 goals per game and allows 1.38. Middlesbrough scores 1.38 and allows 1.04. Games in this league average 2.60 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 75% of Derby County's games and 58% of Middlesbrough's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 50%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Middlesbrough has the higher season xG average, 1.56 to 1.12 per game. Derby County takes 9.5 shots per game, while Middlesbrough takes 14.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Derby County leads at halftime in 38% of its games and scores 0.75 goals per game after halftime. Middlesbrough leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.71 after halftime.
When the teams score
Derby County's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (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 2.60 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Middlesbrough sits 2nd in the table, displaying significantly superior form and statistics compared to Derby County (14th place). The visitors hold the advantage across all key metrics: a higher away win rate (42% vs 25% for the hosts at home), a superior goal difference (+3 vs -3), higher average xG (1.58 vs 1.3), and possession dominance (57% vs 47%). In their last five matches, Derby has averaged just 1.2 points per game with only one win, whereas Middlesbrough maintains solid form with 1.4 points per game. The hosts suffer from poor scoring efficiency at home (11% conversion) and concede an average of 1.5 goals. Given the visitors' offensive potential (averaging 1.42 goals away), a Middlesbrough victory emerges as the most probable scenario.
View the statistical overviewStats 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
| Derby County | Middlesbrough | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.44 | 0.34 |
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 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Derby County · 1.4 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 33% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.38 goals / game - Derby County · 1.04 goals / game - Middlesbrough
Derby County scores in 92% of games (22 of 24 meczów), while Middlesbrough keeps a clean sheet in 25% (6 of 24 meczów).
Middlesbrough scores in 75% of games (18 of 24 meczów), while Derby County keeps a clean sheet in 17% (4 of 24 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 - Derby County
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.
Derby County is 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.46 pts / game - Derby County · 1.25 pts / game - Middlesbrough
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Derby County - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 33%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Middlesbrough - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -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 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
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
Derby County
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
| Derby County | Liga | Middlesbrough | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.75 | 2.60 | ▼ 2.42 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 75% | 59% | • 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 50% | 51% | • 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 23% | ▲ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 79% | 73% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 77% | ▼ 75% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Derby County's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Middlesbrough. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Derby County vs Middlesbrough?
The Championship match finished Derby County 1:0 Middlesbrough. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Derby County vs Middlesbrough?
Derby County score 1.38 goals per game on average and Middlesbrough 1.38. The Championship average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 75% of Derby County's matches and 58% of Middlesbrough's.
What form are Derby County and Middlesbrough in?
Over the last 5 games Derby County have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Middlesbrough 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Derby County 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.