Burnley vs Middlesbrough prediction & probabilities (2026-09-02)

Championship

Burnley vs Middlesbrough Shots

2026-09-02 · 20:00
Shots51.5%Over 24.5 shots

Result

Burnley 1-1 Middlesbrough
21 shots (Burnley 11, Middlesbrough 10)
5 on target (Burnley 3, Middlesbrough 2)
✕ Over 24.5✕ Over 7.5

We called Over 24.5 at 51.5% and it missed (21 in the match). We called Over 7.5 at 56.4% and it missed (5 in the match).

Best predictionOver 24.5 shots · 51.5%Close to a coin-flip, barely a lean. Calibrated, not a tip.
52%

model probability

ConvictionLean

Expert AI analysis

The headline read is Over 24.5 shots at 51.5%, its strongest read on the Shots market. Line by line, the read runs from 64.0% for over 22.5 to 28.4% for over 28.5, with over 24.5 the closest line to a coin-flip at 51.5%. On the shot count, Burnley are the model’s pick to have more shots at 55.1%, with a level count at 6.2%. It is a calibrated model probability, graded out-of-sample, not a tip.

Shots

Over 22.564.0%

Over 24.551.5%

Over 26.539.4%

Over 28.528.4%

Total shots, every line

Line Over Under
22.5 shots 64.0% 36.0%
24.5 shots 51.5% 48.5%
26.5 shots 39.4% 60.7%
28.5 shots 28.4% 71.6%

Who takes more shots

★ ModelBurnley55.1%

Level6.2%

Middlesbrough38.8%

Team shot lines

Burnley over 10.5

70.0%

Burnley over 12.5

53.1%

Burnley over 14.5

36.7%

Middlesbrough over 10.5

59.4%

Middlesbrough over 12.5

41.4%

Middlesbrough over 14.5

26.0%

Shot handicap

Burnley line Burnley Middlesbrough
-4.5 30.6% 69.4%
-2.5 42.4% 57.6%
-0.5 55.1% 45.0%
+0.5 61.2% 38.8%

Shots on target

Line Over Under
6.5 shots on target 69.0% 31.0%
7.5 shots on target 56.4% 43.6%
8.5 shots on target 43.7% 56.3%
9.5 shots on target 32.1% 67.9%

Total shots follow which side is chasing the game, below are the model total-shot probabilities. More attempts are projected for Burnley.

In-depth analysis

51.5%Over 24.5 shots
55.1%Most shots: Burnley
53.1%Burnley over 12.5 shots
41.4%Middlesbrough over 12.5 shots
56.4%Over 7.5 on target

By team, Burnley over 12.5 shots sits at 53.1% and Middlesbrough at 41.4%.

Every figure is the model’s own calibrated read, not advice. The track record is public, misses included.

Model lenses

Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.

The CalibratorRaw model read: 51.5% on Shots, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The Volume ReaderBurnley are the pick to have more shots at 55.1%, volume and pressure move together.
The Line SetterThe fairest total line is 24.5 shots: over sits at 51.5%, the closest to a coin-flip on the ladder.
The RealistOver 24.5 is a coin-flip in the model, the honest read is low conviction, no strong lean.

FAQ

How many shots in Burnley vs Middlesbrough?
Before kickoff, the model rated over 24.5 total shots at 51.5% for Burnley vs Middlesbrough.

Which team will have more shots in Burnley vs Middlesbrough?
Before kickoff, the model rated Burnley to take more shots at 55.1%.

How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.

Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.

Shots accuracy

How our Shots calls have actually performed, graded out-of-sample against real results.

58.8%Best Shots call, hit rate
0.0345Calibration error
50,161Matches graded

In 12,849 matches we rated like this one (50–60%), Shots actually happened 56.7% of the time.

Predictions & track record updated 11 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →

Our last 10 Shots calls

The model’s most recent graded Shots predictions, out-of-sample. Green means the call hit, red means it missed. The number is the model confidence on each.

✓ 57.6%✓ 58.4%✓ 62.2%✗ 56.0%✓ 56.6%✗ 55.1%✓ 51.6%✓ 64.8%✓ 61.9%✗ 55.5%
7 of 10 recent calls hit.
Estrela vs Sp Braga2026-09-10Under 24.5 57.6%Hit
Panathinaikos vs Kifisia2026-09-10Under 24.5 58.4%Hit
Twente vs Telstar2026-09-09Over 24.5 62.2%Hit
Moreirense vs Benfica2026-09-09Under 24.5 56.0%Miss
Derby vs West Brom2026-09-09Under 24.5 56.6%Hit

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