Leo Castledine scored twice as Middlesbrough drew 3-3 with Espanyol in a Club Friendly, the midfielder’s late strike securing a share of the spoils after a frantic encounter. The match swung wildly, with neither side able to hold a lead for long, leaving both teams to settle for a lively pre-season workout.
Middlesbrough 3:3 Espanyol — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half2 - 2
- 20
- 31
- 42
Second half1 - 1
- 47
Questions & Answers
What was the final score of Middlesbrough vs Espanyol?
Middlesbrough 3-3 Espanyol (Club Friendly Games).
Who scored?
Leo Castledine (8') for Middlesbrough; Marcos Fernández (20') for Espanyol; Morgan Whittaker (31') for Middlesbrough; Tyrhys Dolan (42') for Espanyol; Javier Hernández (47') for Espanyol; Leo Castledine (53', assist Sebastian Berhalter) for Middlesbrough.
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Head to Head meetings
Middlesbrough – Espanyol
Middlesbrough
Espanyol
- 0
Victories
- 1
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0  |
Scored goals | 3 | 3 |
Average per game | 3 | 3 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Middlesbrough
Espanyol
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Model verdict, form, head-to-head and live pressure for this match. Ask anything in Telegram.
Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.70 | 3.25 | 2.30 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Slight edge — Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough is a slight favourite on CheckLive metrics: overall rating 41.1 vs 40.1 for Espanyol. The biggest edge is in overall quality (CheckSkill 53 vs 50.6); CheckLive signal strength 59%.
Over 3.5
Medium confidence59%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
35.3
35.5
CheckSkill
53
50.6
CheckMental
24.4
24.4
CheckLive total41.1 vs 40.1+1.0
More match signals
Home win — Middlesbrough50%2.70
BTTS 1H — Yes59%
Over 4.559%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Middlesbrough vs Espanyol?
On CheckLive metrics the favourite is Middlesbrough: overall rating 41.1 vs 40.1, CheckLive signal strength 59%.
What is Middlesbrough's main edge?
Middlesbrough is strongest in overall quality: CheckSkill 53 vs 50.6 for Espanyol. The overall rating gap is 0.7.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 3-2 (Middlesbrough vs Espanyol, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.70 | 3.25 | 2.30 |