Crystal Palace 3-0 Middlesbrough: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

Palace return to Selhurst Park with momentum from an emotional comeback at Fulham, but this cup tie arrives immediately after that demanding match and rotation is expected. Middlesbrough bring the steadier opening run and should not be intimidated by a changed home XI. Palace's home quality and Strand Larsen's physical reference point are major assets, while Boro's midfield organisation and cup-ready depth keep the tie competitive. The decisive moments are likely to come from central second balls and how well Palace handle transitions around their altered defence.

Head-to-head analysis

The recent head-to-head record is too old to be strongly predictive: the last meeting was Middlesbrough's League Cup win in 2018, following three Palace victories. It offers historical context rather than a meaningful guide to the current squads.

Injuries and absences

Sarr's reported groin issue removes a direct wide attacking option for Palace, while Riad's knee absence limits defensive rotation. Middlesbrough's reported loss of Ashley Phillips reduces centre-back depth if Hellberg rotates heavily.

Form (last 5)

Crystal Palace vs Middlesbrough stats

Last meetings

• 2018-10-31Middlesbrough 1-0 Crystal Palace
• 2017-02-25Crystal Palace 1-0 Middlesbrough
• 2016-09-10Middlesbrough 1-2 Crystal Palace
• 2013-02-16Crystal Palace 4-1 Middlesbrough
• 2012-08-25Middlesbrough 2-1 Crystal Palace
• 2012-02-04Middlesbrough 0-0 Crystal Palace

Other Carabao Cup matches

• Bournemouth – Lincoln
• Leyton Orient – Bradford
• Sunderland – Hull City
• Millwall – Newcastle
• Chelsea – Leeds