Value bet: Both teams to score @ 1.67 – our chance 65% vs 60% implied by the price (edge +8%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultBoreham Wood to win ✓72% · @1.29
Double chanceBoreham Wood or draw ✓89% · @1.08
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓65% · @1.67
GoalsOver 3.5 goals ✓76% · fair 1.32
Correct scoreCorrect score 3–1 ✗7% · fair 14.53
Boreham Wood vs Middlesbrough U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
19:00 WAT, Tuesday 20 October: Boreham Wood v Middlesbrough U21 in the National League Cup, played at Meadow Park.
Current form
Boreham Wood, last 5: WWWWW Their latest outing: 3–2 win over Woking, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 4. 2.5 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Middlesbrough U21, last 5: LWDDD Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Everton U21, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. 2.0 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Momentum favours Boreham Wood, collecting 2.7 points per game to 1.5 for Middlesbrough U21.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Boreham Wood 3.6 xG, Middlesbrough U21 1.6 xG – a total near 5.2. That is an open game on paper: 89% for three or more goals, 65% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Boreham Wood 72%, draw 17%, Middlesbrough U21 11%.
GG/NG: GG (65%) at 1.67.
Price worth noting: Both teams to score @1.67 – the bookmaker implies 60%, our ratings say 65%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Boreham Wood to win (72%, odds 1.29). Most likely score in line with that pick: Boreham Wood 3–1 Middlesbrough U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Boreham Wood72%fair 1.40 · @1.29
Draw17%fair 5.77 · @5.00
Middlesbrough U2111%fair 9.02 · @6.50
5.17Expected goals
3.56Boreham Wood xG
1.61Middlesbrough U21 xG
65%Both score
89%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
3–17%
4–16%
2–16%
3–26%
4–25%
2–25%
From our goals model: Boreham Wood 3.6 – 1.6 Middlesbrough U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Boreham Wood to win✓
72%
1.40
1.29
Double chance
Boreham Wood or draw✓
89%
1.12
1.08
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
65%
1.55
1.67 ▲
Draw no bet
Boreham Wood (draw no bet)✓
87%
1.15
–
Asian handicap
Boreham Wood -1 (Asian handicap)✓
68%
1.46
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
96%
1.04
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
89%
1.12
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
76%
1.32
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Over 4.5 goals✓
59%
1.70
–
First team to score
Boreham Wood to score first✓
68%
1.46
–
Half-time result
Boreham Wood ahead at half-time✓
58%
1.73
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Boreham Wood / FT Boreham Wood✓
52%
1.92
–
Correct score
Correct score 3–1✗
7%
14.53
–
Recent results
Boreham Wood – last 6
WWWWWD
17 Oct
vs Woking
3–2
W
9 Oct
@ Sutton Utd
2–0
W
3 Oct
vs Altrincham
3–1
W
29 Sep
vs Kidderminster Harriers
3–1
W
26 Sep
@ Solihull Moors
3–0
W
23 Sep
vs Everton U21
1–1
D
2.5Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Middlesbrough U21 – last 6
LWDDDW
16 Oct
@ Everton U21
1–2
L
30 Sep
vs Juventus U21
1–0
W
23 Sep
vs Genk U21
1–1
D
18 Sep
@ Aston Villa U21
2–2
D
13 Sep
vs Leeds United U21
4–4
D
9 Sep
@ Tamworth
3–1
W
2.0Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Boreham Wood and Middlesbrough U21.
What is the prediction for Boreham Wood vs Middlesbrough U21?
Our pick is Boreham Wood to win with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.29.
Who will win Boreham Wood vs Middlesbrough U21?
On our numbers Boreham Wood have a 72% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Middlesbrough U21 11%.
How many goals will there be in Boreham Wood vs Middlesbrough U21?
We expect about 5.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 89% likely and both teams score 65% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Boreham Wood vs Middlesbrough U21?
Our predicted score is Boreham Wood 3–1 Middlesbrough U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 5.2 goals in total.
When is Boreham Wood vs Middlesbrough U21?
Boreham Wood vs Middlesbrough U21 (National League Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Meadow Park.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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