Our Newcastle U21 vs Middlesbrough U21 Prediction: 3-2
Newcastle U21 vs Middlesbrough U21 in the England Premier League 2 is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Friday January 9, 2026. A 3-2 result in favor of the hosts is our top pick, yet with both sides creating chances, over 2.5 goals remains an appealing option.
This Newcastle U21 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
Newcastle U21's Last Match – Newcastle U21 vs Dinamo Zagreb U21
Newcastle U21 will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-3 Premier League International Cup loss to Dinamo Zagreb U21 on December 20. In that match, Newcastle U21 saw 51% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Newcastle U21 | 51% | 0 (3) | - | 40 |
Dinamo Zagreb U21 | 49% | 0 (6) | - | 49 |
Middlesbrough U21's Last Match – Middlesbrough U21 vs Norwich U21
Middlesbrough U21 should win to turn things around after settling for a 2-2 England Premier League 2 draw against Norwich U21 on November 7. In that match, Middlesbrough U21 had 50% possession and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Middlesbrough U21 | 50% | 0 (6) | - | 56 |
 Norwich U21 | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 48 |
Newcastle U21 vs Middlesbrough U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Newcastle U21 | Middlesbrough U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.38 | Attacking Strength | 0.84 |
| 1.67 | Defence Strength | 1.06 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 0.6 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Newcastle U21 are averaging 0.6 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Middlesbrough U21 average 1.6 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.