Our Halifax vs Middlesbrough U21 Prediction: 1-3
Halifax vs Middlesbrough U21 in the England National League Cup is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday September 9, 2025. Our forecast points to a 1-3 away win, but considering both sides' recent goal-scoring trends, over 2.5 goals is also a smart choice.
This Halifax vs Middlesbrough U21 prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Halifax's Last Match – Southend vs Halifax
After suffering a 0-3 England National League loss to Southend, Halifax must win to get back on track. In that match, Halifax saw 50% of the ball and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Southend | 50% | 0 (6) | - | 86 |
 Halifax | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 47 |
Middlesbrough U21's Last Match – Middlesbrough U21 vs Reading U21
Middlesbrough U21 must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 5-2 England Premier League 2 victory over Reading U21 in their last outing. In that match, Middlesbrough U21 had 57% possession and 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Middlesbrough U21 | 57% | 0 (7) | - | 72 |
 Reading U21 | 43% | 0 (4) | - | 34 |
Halifax vs Middlesbrough U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Halifax | Middlesbrough U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | Attacking Strength | 1.14 |
| 1.34 | Defence Strength | 0.54 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Halifax are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Middlesbrough U21 average 1.3 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.