Match statistics snapshot
- Middlesbrough created the clearer chances on xG (3.11 vs 1.44, Δ 1.67).
- Southampton fired more attempts (15 vs 14 shots).
Shot volume, box entries, and chance quality — who threatened the goal more.
| Middlesbrough | Statistic | Southampton |
|---|---|---|
| 3.11Lead | Expected goals (xG) | 1.44 |
| 4 | Offsides | 1Lead |
| 10Lead | Shots inside the box | 9 |
| 7Lead |
| Shots off target |
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| 6 |
| 5 | Shots on target | 5 |
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| 4 | Shots outside the box | 6Lead |
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| 14 | Total shots | 15Lead |
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How each side moved the ball and shared control of the match.
| Middlesbrough | Statistic | Southampton |
|---|---|---|
| 51%Lead | Ball possession | 49% |
| 87% | Pass accuracy | 88%Lead |
| 500Lead | Accurate passes | 480 |
| 572Lead | Total passes | 543 |
Dead-ball situations that can swing momentum and territory.
| Middlesbrough | Statistic | Southampton |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Corner kicks | 7Lead |
Blocks, saves, and how much danger was actually allowed.
| Middlesbrough | Statistic | Southampton |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Blocked shots | 4Lead |
| 4Lead | Goalkeeper saves | 3 |
Physical intensity and referee involvement — fouls and cards.
| Middlesbrough | Statistic | Southampton |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Fouls | 7Lead |
| Red cards | ||
| 3 | Yellow cards | 0Lead |