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 – Halifax vs Forest Green
After suffering a 1-2 England National League loss to Forest Green, Halifax must win to get back on track. In that match, Halifax saw 50% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Halifax | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 65 |
Forest Green | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 61 |
Middlesbrough U21's Last Match – Middlesbrough U21 vs Man Utd U21
Middlesbrough U21 must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-1 England Premier League 2 defeat against Man Utd U21 on August 18. In that match, Middlesbrough U21 had 50% possession and 10 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Middlesbrough U21 | 50% | 0 (10) | - | 66 |
Man Utd U21 | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 39 |
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 1.4 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Middlesbrough U21 average 0.9 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.