Crystal Palace eased into the fourth round of the EFL Cup with a 3-0 win over Middlesbrough. Jørgen Strand Larsen scored twice and set up Daichi Kamada, but the scoreline was harsh on Middlesbrough, who had 59% possession and 15 shots to Palace's eight.
8.8Jørgen Strand LarsenCrystal Palace · Forward2 goals · 3 shotsCrystal Palace 3:0 Middlesbrough — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half1 - 0
Second half2 - 0
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- 83(Foul)
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Crystal Palace to winWon2.38
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WonQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Crystal Palace vs Middlesbrough?
Crystal Palace 3-0 Middlesbrough (EFL Cup, Round 3).
Who scored?
Jørgen Strand Larsen (37', assist Óscar Mingueza) for Crystal Palace; Jørgen Strand Larsen (53', assist Ben Chilwell) for Crystal Palace; Daichi Kamada (72', assist Jørgen Strand Larsen) for Crystal Palace.
Was Crystal Palace's win deserved?
Yes — Crystal Palace were on top for most of the match.
Were there any cards in Crystal Palace vs Middlesbrough?
Yellow cards: Adilson Malanda (Middlesbrough); Myles Peart-Harris (Middlesbrough).
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Head to Head meetings
Crystal Palace – Middlesbrough
Crystal Palace
Middlesbrough
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Victories
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Draws
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Victories
| label | first team | second team |
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Victories |  1 | 0  |
Scored goals | 3 | 0 |
Average per game | 3 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 3-0 | 0 |
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| 1 | X | 2 |
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| 1.81 | 3.60 | 3.90 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Slight edge — Middlesbrough
Palace's losing run meets a Middlesbrough side unbeaten in three, and Boro carry the sharper form into the EFL Cup third round. CheckLive's read still leans Palace on a narrow 57% edge built on home advantage — an upset at Selhurst would not shock.
Over 3.52.38
Medium confidence57%
Three CheckLive metrics
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37.4
CheckSkill
52
55.4
CheckMental
30.8
30.2
CheckLive total43.2 vs 44.1+0.9
More match signals
Over 4.562%4.33
Both teams to score — Yes58%1.53
Home win — Crystal Palace51%1.81
Today's market odds.
All both teams to score predictions →Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win between Crystal Palace and Middlesbrough?
Crystal Palace are the CheckLive lean for this EFL Cup third-round tie, though the edge is narrow. Middlesbrough arrive unbeaten in three and will fancy their chances at Selhurst Park.
Which team has the better recent form?
Middlesbrough hold the better recent form, unbeaten in three with 10 goals in five, while Crystal Palace have lost three straight. That momentum gap keeps this cup tie close.
Will both teams score in this EFL Cup tie?
Both teams to score is plausible: Middlesbrough have scored 10 in five while Crystal Palace have conceded 11 across five. The hosts managed six themselves, so BTTS carries fair appeal.
Head to Head meetings
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Victories
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Draws
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Victories
| label | first team | second team |
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Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
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| 1.81 | 3.60 | 3.90 |