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.
What is our MIddlesbrough vs Southampton prediction?
Our prediction for this match: MIddlesbrough 1 - 2 Southampton
MIddlesbrough vs Southampton Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-2 @ 1100 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -150 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -700 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -275 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -125 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Morgan Whittaker @ 175 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Morgan Whittaker @ 550 Odds
- To be Booked: Flynn Downes @ 120 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Southampton +0.5 @ -149 Odds
- European Handicap: Southampton +1 @ -150 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -150 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Southampton to Win @ 125 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Southampton to Win/Southampton to Win @ 400 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Middlesbrough - No @ -300 Odds
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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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