The match finished 1–1. The 2 prediction did not land.

Crystal Palace U21 host Middlesbrough U21 in the Premier League 2 Division One. Crystal Palace U21 have taken 5 points from their last 5 matches, compared with 9 for Middlesbrough U21. Middlesbrough U21 have scored 37 and conceded 29 in the league. Middlesbrough U21 sit 16th, compared with Crystal Palace U21 in 10th. Middlesbrough U21 have won 1 of the last 4 head-to-head meetings. The away side's form and match profile therefore support the 2 selection. The model rates this selection at 32.26%.

• Crystal Palace U21 have taken 5 points from their last 5 matches (1W-2D-2L), while Middlesbrough U21 have taken 9 (2W-3D-0L).
• Crystal Palace U21 have scored 40 goals in 22 league games this season, conceding 36.
• Middlesbrough U21 have scored 37 goals in 21 league games, conceding 29.
• Crystal Palace U21 currently sit 10th on 31 points, while Middlesbrough U21 are 16th on 27.
• Across the last 4 head-to-head meetings, these sides have averaged 4.75 goals per game.
• Both teams scored in 3 of those 4 meetings.