EFL Cup· Round of 32· Selhurst Park
Crystal Palace
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Crystal Palace vs Middlesbrough Prediction & Betting Tips
Tuesday, 8 September 2026 · Kick-off
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More Crystal Palace vs Middlesbrough tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Crystal Palace +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 95% | 1.05 | - |
| 1XCrystal Palace or Draw | 88% | 1.14 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 75% | 1.34 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Middlesbrough +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 65% | 1.53 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 55% | 1.83 | - |
| X2Middlesbrough or Draw | 53% | 1.88 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 53% | 1.88 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 47% | 2.13 | - |
| 1Crystal Palace to win | 47% | 2.14 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 45% | 2.21 | - |
| XDraw | 41% | 2.45 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Crystal Palace -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 35% | 2.89 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 25% | 3.95 | - |
| 2Middlesbrough to win | 12% | 8.06 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Middlesbrough -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 5% | 20.35 | - |
Crystal Palace vs Middlesbrough preview & analysis
Match preview
Crystal Palace host Middlesbrough in the EFL Cup (Round of 32) at Selhurst Park on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, with kick-off at 18:45 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Crystal Palace have won 3, Middlesbrough have won 2 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 2.2 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Crystal Palace favourites: Crystal Palace 47%, draw 41%, Middlesbrough 12%. We expect around 2.5 goals (1.8 - 0.8 in expected goals), with 47% for over 2.5 and 45% for both teams to score.
Head to head
Crystal Palace vs Middlesbrough: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Crystal Palace vs Middlesbrough?
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Crystal Palace are favourites. Our model gives Crystal Palace a 47% chance of winning, Middlesbrough 12%, and the draw 41%.
Will both teams score in Crystal Palace vs Middlesbrough?
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We rate both teams to score at 45%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Crystal Palace vs Middlesbrough kick off?
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Crystal Palace vs Middlesbrough kicks off at 18:45 UTC on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 at Selhurst Park, London.
