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On September 2, 2026, Burnley faces Middlesbrough at Turf Moor in the Championship. With recent form and head-to-head trends, the most likely outcome is a closely fought contest with over 1.5 goals. Here are the best predictions and value bets for this fixture.
These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
Middlesbrough
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3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 6 | W L W |
| 22 |
Burnley
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3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 1 | L L D |
Burnley
Stats
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Burnley
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Home | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Away | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
|
Burnley
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| Home | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| Away | 0% | 100% | 0% |
Middlesbrough
Stats
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Middlesbrough
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Home | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Away | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
|
Middlesbrough
|
CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| Home | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| Away | 0% | 100% | 0% |
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Burnley is highly motivated to secure points at home following recent mixed form and a competitive standing. Middlesbrough arrives in solid recent form and boasts a positive historical record against Burnley, especially at Turf Moor, which could influence the match dynamics.
Burnley faces a squad with recent injuries in goal and defense, but maintains a balanced attacking line led by Worrall and Brierley. Middlesbrough has key midfielders and attackers fit, with a strong record in defensive resilience and scoring from midfield.
If Burnley scores first, they could leverage home advantage, but Middlesbrough's recent form suggests resilience in chasing games. A draw is plausible given historical parity, yet Middlesbrough's previous wins at Turf Moor indicate potential for an away point.
Both teams tend to play with disciplined structures; Burnley's more defensive, counter-attacking approach contrasts with Middlesbrough's possession-oriented game. Expect set-piece opportunities, where Middlesbrough might capitalize, and a tightly contested game that favors under 2.5 goals.
The match is on September 2, 2026, at Turf Moor, with a leaning towards a tight contest given both recent form and head-to-head results.
Burnley's recent form shows mixed results, but they are strong at home. Middlesbrough is on a better run, likely to be resilient and push for at least a draw.
Head-to-head shows a slight historical advantage for Middlesbrough, especially in away fixtures, which should be factored into the prediction.
The betting markets favor a double chance on Burnley or draw with over 1.5 goals, reflecting a tight but goal-involved game.
