Middlesbrough look to strengthen their promotion push as they welcome Preston, entering this contest after a composed 2-1 win over Stoke City. As Boro have turned their Riverside Stadium into a real fortress, our prediction points toward a 2-0 home win. Despite being without Bangura, Edmundson, Jones, Lenihan, and McGree, their recent output remains solid, taking three wins from the last five. At home they average 2.25 goals per game, while conceding just 0.50, and their expected metrics also impress with 1.97 expected goals and 1.24 xGA on home turf.
Preston travel north in mixed form after three straight defeats, although their away performances are notably stronger: 1.75 points per game, a 50% win rate, and only 0.75 goals conceded on average. They will be without Milutin Osmajic, suspended after his red card against Hull City, but Ryan Lowe’s team still carry threat, reflected in 1.25 goals scored per away match and 50% clean sheets on the road.
H2H numbers show Middlesbrough with a slight upper hand: 10 wins in 26 meetings, and 65% BTTS historically suggests a competitive matchup. Considering Middlesbrough's better form and excellent home defensive record, Home Win is our main betting tip for this Championship game, alongside Under 3.5 goals and Middlesbrough to Win to Nil.
This Championship match will be played on Saturday 24 January 2026 at 12:30.
What is our MIddlesbrough vs Preston prediction?
Our prediction for this match: MIddlesbrough 2 - 0 Preston
MIddlesbrough vs Preston Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-0
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): No
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
- Anytime Goalscorer: Tommy Conway @ 120 Odds
- To be booked: Alistair McCann @ 162 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
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View OfferMIddlesbrough Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwlww | 1.60 |
| Home | wdlw | 1.75 |
| Away | lllww | 1.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.70 | 2.25 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.50 | 1.75 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 0.50 | 1.67 |
| BTTS | 50% | 25% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Expected Goals | 1.81 | 1.97 | 1.71 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.32 | 1.24 | 1.37 |
Preston Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwlll | 1.20 |
| Home | dwlll | 0.83 |
| Away | wdlw | 1.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 17% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 0.83 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.00 | 1.17 | 0.75 |
| BTTS | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 17% | 50% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 50% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.27 | 1.34 | 1.16 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.53 | 1.49 | 1.60 |
MIddlesbrough vs Preston Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
MIddlesbrough (38%)
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Preston (27%)
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