Crystal Palace U21 vs Middlesbrough U21: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Crystal Palace U-21 prepare to host Middlesbrough U-21 on February 9, 2026, with kick-off at 20:00, this ENGLAND: Premier League 2, Divison 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Crystal Palace U-21, currently 16th in the standings with 17 points from 11 games, trail the leaders by 13 points. They've earned 10 points from 5 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

Middlesbrough U-21, sitting 21st with 14 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 6 points from 5 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 draws in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 13 goals scored.

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In their previous league match against Ipswich Town U-21, Crystal Palace U-21 recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

Middlesbrough U-21's last outing came against West Ham U-21, where they secured a 3-3 draw using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Crystal Palace U-21 are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Crystal Palace U-21 and Middlesbrough U-21 are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Crystal Palace U-21's fixtures have averaged 3 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Middlesbrough U-21's games average 3.5 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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