Match statistics snapshot
- Manchester City fired more attempts (25 vs 5 shots).
- Middlesbrough was more accurate in front of goal (60% on target vs 28%).
- Manchester City held more of the ball (71% possession).
Shot volume, box entries, and chance quality — who threatened the goal more.
| Manchester City | Statistic | Middlesbrough |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Offsides | 2Lead |
| 14Lead | Shots inside the box | 3 |
| 11Lead | Shots off target | 1 |
| 7Lead |
| Shots on target |
|---|
| 3 |
| 11Lead | Shots outside the box | 2 |
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| 25Lead | Total shots | 5 |
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How each side moved the ball and shared control of the match.
| Manchester City | Statistic | Middlesbrough |
|---|---|---|
| 71%Lead | Ball possession | 29% |
| 88%Lead | Pass accuracy | 68% |
| 554Lead | Accurate passes | 181 |
| 632Lead | Total passes | 266 |
Dead-ball situations that can swing momentum and territory.
| Manchester City | Statistic | Middlesbrough |
|---|---|---|
| 8Lead | Corner kicks | 2 |
Blocks, saves, and how much danger was actually allowed.
| Manchester City | Statistic | Middlesbrough |
|---|---|---|
| 7Lead | Blocked shots | 1 |
| 2 | Goalkeeper saves | 6Lead |
Physical intensity and referee involvement — fouls and cards.
| Manchester City | Statistic | Middlesbrough |
|---|---|---|
| 7Lead | Fouls | 15 |
| Red cards | ||
| 1Lead | Yellow cards | 3 |