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Middlesbrough U21 vs Tottenham Hotspur U21: prediction and stats

Premier League 2 Division OneRegular SeasonKick-off on October 26, 2026 at 07:00 PM (UTC)Heritage Park, Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Middlesbrough U21Tottenham Hotspur U21

The Footlab AI model makes Tottenham Hotspur U21 the favourite at 47%, against 22% for a draw and 31% for Middlesbrough U21. The most likely score is 1-1. If Tottenham Hotspur U21 wins, the most likely score is 1-2.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.8% of the 1,754 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Oct 9, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Middlesbrough U21 vs Tottenham Hotspur U21?

A very open match: only 0 Elo points separate Middlesbrough U21 (1,747) and Tottenham Hotspur U21 (1,747).

31%22%47%
Middlesbrough U21 winDrawTottenham Hotspur U21 win

Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.

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Probable lineup for Middlesbrough U21 vs Tottenham Hotspur U21

Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.

Middlesbrough U21

4-3-3
  1. 5J. Dede
  2. 10L. Campbell
  3. 17F. Coulson
  1. 8L. McCabe
  2. 9C. Ibeh
  3. 7Lord Listowell Hinneh
  1. 6A. Okonola-Matthews
  2. 2E. Tika-Lemba
  3. 3A. Bangura
  4. 15James Wilson
  1. 1O. Foster

Tottenham Hotspur U21

4-2-3-1
  1. 7M. Adewole
  1. 9T. Hall
  2. 6T. Hall
  3. 8C. Olusesi
  4. 11E. Lehane
  5. 18H. Byrne
  1. 5A. Dorrington
  2. 4M. Hardy
  3. 2James Rowswell
  4. 3Maeson King
  1. 1S. Archer

Computed on October 9, 2026 at 12:41 AM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Middlesbrough U21 have 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats; Tottenham Hotspur U21 have 9, 2 and 4.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Middlesbrough U21
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Sep 30, 2026Juventus U21(home)1-0Premier League International Cup
Sep 23, 2026Genk U21(home)1-1Premier League International Cup
Sep 18, 2026Aston Villa U21(away)2-2Premier League 2 Division One
Sep 13, 2026Leeds United U21(home)4-4Premier League 2 Division One
Sep 9, 2026Tamworth(away)3-1National League Cup
Tottenham Hotspur U21
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Sep 19, 2026Manchester City U21(home)4-2Premier League 2 Division One
Sep 15, 2026Dinamo Zagreb U21(home)3-1Premier League International Cup
Sep 11, 2026Derby County U21(away)3-1Premier League 2 Division One
Sep 8, 2026Exeter City(away)0-2EFL Trophy
Aug 31, 2026Birmingham City U21(home)3-3Premier League 2 Division One

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 3 meetings: 1 Middlesbrough U21 win, 0 draws, 2 Tottenham Hotspur U21 wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Mar 6, 2026Tottenham Hotspur U21 1-3 Middlesbrough U21Premier League 2 Division One
Nov 29, 2024Tottenham Hotspur U21 6-1 Middlesbrough U21Premier League 2 Division One
Mar 17, 2024Middlesbrough U21 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur U21Premier League 2 Division One

Last archived meeting: Tottenham Hotspur U21 vs Middlesbrough U21 on Mar 6, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Middlesbrough U21 score 2.5 and concede 1.4 goals per match over their last 15; Tottenham Hotspur U21 score 2.0 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 72% probability of over 2.5 goals and 72% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Middlesbrough U212.51.439/159/15
Tottenham Hotspur U212.01.5311/1510/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Middlesbrough U21 sit 27th in Premier League 2 Division One (2 points from 4 matches) and Tottenham Hotspur U21 sit 1st (10 points from 4 matches).

2026-27 standings
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1Tottenham Hotspur U21431013710
27Middlesbrough U2140227102

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How does Footlab AI compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Middlesbrough U21 vs Tottenham Hotspur U21?
The Footlab AI model makes Tottenham Hotspur U21 the favourite at 47%, against 22% for a draw and 31% for Middlesbrough U21.
Where and when is Middlesbrough U21 vs Tottenham Hotspur U21 played?
Middlesbrough U21 vs Tottenham Hotspur U21 is played on October 26, 2026 at 07:00 PM (UTC) at Heritage Park, in the Premier League 2 Division One.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 72% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 54.8% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.

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