What is our MIddlesbrough vs Southampton prediction?
MIddlesbrough
1 - 2
Southampton
Our prediction for this match: MIddlesbrough 1 - 2 Southampton
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Riverside Stadium will host the Championship playoff clash between Middlesbrough and Southampton in what promises to be an intense encounter, with 1-2 our predicted out ome. Middlesbrough’s recent form has been inconsistent, with a points per game of 1.10 over their last 10 matches, and they struggle offensively away, scoring just 1.50 goals on average. Their defense concedes 1.20 goals per game, and they have a 60% BTTS rate overall. The likes of Lenihan, Jones, and Hackney are injured for the hosts.
Southampton, on the other hand, are in stellar form, with 2.30 points per game and a dominant 70% win rate in their last 10 matches. The Saints score an impressive 3.50 goals per game and concede just 1.10. There are no fresh injury worries for the visiting team. Southampton’s away form is also strong, with a 75% win rate away and a BTTS rate of 100%. Head-to-head, Southampton have the edge with 3 wins in 8 matches.
Given Southampton's better for, Away Win should be considered, alongside Over 2.5 and Over 3.5 goals.
This Championship match will be played on Saturday, 9 May 2026 at 12:30.
- League
- Championship
- Kick-off
- Sat 9 May 2026, 12:30UK time
MIddlesbrough vs Southampton Betting Tips
| Betting Tip | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Match result | ||
| Correct Score: MIddlesbrough 1-2 Southampton | 11/1 | |
| Double Chance: X2 | 4/6 | |
| Draw No Bet: Southampton | 5/4 | |
| Half Time/Full Time: Southampton / Southampton | 4/1 | |
| Asian Handicap: Southampton +0.5 | 27/40 | |
| European Handicap: Southampton +1 | 4/6 | |
| Player bets | ||
| Anytime Goalscorer: Morgan Whittaker | 7/4 | |
| First Goalscorer: Morgan Whittaker | 11/2 | |
| To be Booked: Flynn Downes | 6/5 | |
| Goals | ||
| Both Teams to Score: Yes | 4/6 | |
| Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals | 1/4 | |
| Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals | 4/5 | |
| Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals | 4/11 | |
| Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals | 1/7 | |
| Middlesbrough Clean Sheet: No | 1/3 | |
| Corners | ||
| Total Corners: 9 - 11 | 13/8 | |
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View OfferMIddlesbrough Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lddldldwwd | 1.10 |
| Home | ldllww | 1.17 |
| Away | dddd | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.60 | 2.33 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.40 | 1.33 | 1.50 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.00 | 1.50 |
| BTTS | 60% | 50% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 2.24 | 2.46 | 1.90 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.10 | 0.81 | 1.53 |
Southampton Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwwwwdldw | 2.30 |
| Home | wwwwdd | 2.33 |
| Away | wwlw | 2.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 67% | 75% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.50 | 3.17 | 4.00 |
| Scored | 2.40 | 2.17 | 2.75 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 1.00 | 1.25 |
| BTTS | 80% | 67% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.60 | 1.65 | 1.54 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.49 | 1.45 | 1.56 |
MIddlesbrough vs Southampton Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
MIddlesbrough (38%)
8 Matches
Southampton (38%)
MIddlesbrough vs Southampton Past Results
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