What are the betting stats for Middlesbrough vs Southampton?

In-depth stats including 10-match averages for fouls, shots, and cards. Middlesbrough averages approximately 8.7 fouls per game.

Who is the referee for Middlesbrough vs Southampton?

The assigned official for this match is Oliver Langford, England. Our model tracks historical card rates for this referee.

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Referee

Oliver Langford, England

Kickoff

15:00 • GW 26

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Match Analysis & Tactical Insights

"Middlesbrough host Southampton in what promises to be a statistically significant matchup. Middlesbrough have been relatively disciplined, with an average of 8.7 fouls over their last 10 outings. Middlesbrough's offensive output is strong, averaging 6.4 shots on target, putting pressure on Southampton's defensive line. "

Our algorithm analyzes the last 10 matches and historical data for both Middlesbrough and Southampton to identify patterns in behavior, referee tendencies, and market value.

Betting Market Indicators

Projected Fouls18.8

Goal Potential~ 3.4 xG

VolatilityLOW

Stat Comparison

H2H Average (Last 2 Meetings)

MiddlesbroughSouthampton

Goals

2.5

0.5

Shots

14.5

15.0

Shots on Target

3.0

3.5

Fouls

12.0

11.5

Yellow Cards

3.0

2.0

Corners

7.0

5.5

Possession

51%

50%

Middlesbrough vs Southampton Match Recap

Final result analysis for this Championship encounter. We break down how the actual match stats compared to historical season averages.

Middlesbrough

Final Score

Southampton

Overall Possession

Mid

56%

Sou

44%

22Shots16

5Shots on Target5

7Fouls Committed12

11Corners5

0Tackles0

Discipline

1Offsides

Discipline

Statistical Verification

The match finished with 7 fouls for Middlesbrough. Compared to their season average of 8.7, this performance was more disciplined than projected.

In the booking department, 0 yellows were shown to the home side.Southampton recorded 3 cards, against a historical average of 1.6.

Referee Impact Recap

Oliver Langford, England oversaw a match with 3 total cards. This stayed under the high-volatility thresholds often monitored by card-market bettors in the Championship.

With an aggregate projected foul count of 18.8 between these two sides, bettors should keep a close eye on early match intensity.

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Middlesbrough Averages

Goals For1.00

Goals Conceded1.40

Shots For21.60

Shots On Target6.40

Corners11.00

Fouls Committed9.00

Yellow Cards2.20

Southampton Averages

2.80Goals For

1.00Goals Conceded

14.60Shots For

6.00Shots On Target

7.20Corners

9.40Fouls Committed

1.80Yellow Cards

MiddlesbroughVS

Southampton

1.00Goals For2.80

1.40Goals Conceded1.00

21.60Shots For14.60

6.40Shots On Target6.00

11.00Corners7.20

9.00Fouls Committed9.40

2.20Yellow Cards1.80

Defensive

Player	Fouls	Fouls Won	Yellows	1+ Fouls	2+ Fouls
A. Malanda	1.60	0.20	2	-	-
D. Fry	0.40	0.20	1	-	-
L. Ayling	0.40	1.00	1	-	-
Neto Borges	0.60	1.00	0	-	-
A. Jones	0.40	0.20	0	-	-
G. Edmundson	0.20	0.00	0	-	-
A. Bangura	0.20	0.80	0	-	-
S. Brynn	0.20	0.60	0	-	-

Offensive

Player	Fouls	Fouls Won	Yellows	Assists	1+ F Won
H. Hackney	1.20	1.00	0	0.20	-
F. Azaz	0.60	1.20	2	0.40	-
C. Brittain	1.00	1.00	1	0.00	-
A. Morris	0.20	1.60	0	0.00	-
M. Targett	0.40	0.80	1	0.00	-
R. McGree	0.20	0.80	2	0.00	-
A. Gilbert	0.60	0.00	0	0.00	-

Shooting

Player	SoT	Shots	Goals	Assists	1+ SoT
D. Strelec	1.20	1.40	0.20	0.00	-
M. Whittaker	0.60	1.60	0.00	0.20	-
S. Silvera	0.40	0.60	0.40	0.20	-
A. Browne	0.40	1.00	0.00	0.40	-
T. Conway	0.40	0.60	0.40	0.20	-
D. Burgzorg	0.20	0.60	0.00	0.20	-
K. Sène	0.00	0.40	0.00	0.00	-

Defensive

Player	Fouls	Fouls Won	Yellows	1+ Fouls	2+ Fouls
J. Quarshie	0.60	0.40	2	-	-
C. Taylor	0.80	0.00	1	-	-
R. Edwards	0.40	0.00	1	-	-
J. Stephens	0.00	0.00	1	-	-
M. Roerslev	0.40	0.60	0	-	-
R. Manning	0.40	1.00	0	-	-
T. Harwood-Bellis	0.20	1.20	0	-	-
G. Bazunu	0.00	0.60	0	-	-
A. McCarthy	0.00	0.20	0	-	-
N. Wood-Gordon	0.00	0.00	0	-	-

Offensive

Player	Fouls	Fouls Won	Yellows	Assists	1+ F Won
Mateus Fernandes	1.00	2.20	0	0.00	-
F. Downes	1.80	0.60	2	0.00	-
B. Brereton	0.20	1.60	1	0.00	-
S. Charles	0.80	0.60	1	0.20	-
K. Matsuki	0.60	1.00	0	0.00	-
Welington	0.80	0.40	1	0.20	-
S. Edozie	0.20	1.20	0	0.00	-
T. Dibling	0.60	0.80	0	0.00	-
C. Archer	0.60	0.40	0	0.40	-
Cameron Bragg	0.80	0.40	1	0.00	-
A. Lallana	0.20	0.20	0	0.00	-
W. Smallbone	0.20	0.00	0	0.00	-
J. Aribo	0.00	0.00	0	0.00	-

Shooting

Player	SoT	Shots	Goals	Assists	1+ SoT
R. Stewart	0.80	1.40	0.40	0.00	-
A. Armstrong	0.00	0.20	0.00	0.20	-
R. Fraser	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	-
Jay Robinson	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	-

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Data-Led Match Summary

Middlesbrough come into this Championship fixture averaging 21.8 shots, 8.7 fouls, and 1.6 cards across their last ten tracked matches. Southampton are returning 12.7 shots, 10.1 fouls, and 1.6 cards over the same sample, which gives this page a direct pre-match benchmark for shots, discipline, and volatility markets.

Use this match page alongside the Championship fixture hub, the stat leaderboards, and the referee page for Oliver Langford, England to compare player props, team form, and booking pressure before kickoff.