Preston vs Middlesbrough Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Preston vs Middlesbrough Prediction: 1-1

Preston vs Middlesbrough in the England Championship is scheduled for an 11:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday September 13, 2025. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.

This Preston vs Middlesbrough prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.

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Recent Form Insights

Preston's Last Match – Portsmouth vs Preston

Preston will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-1 England Championship defeat at the hands of Portsmouth on August 30. In that match, Preston controlled 60% of possession and managed 10 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Portsmouth	40%	7 (2)	0.96	35
Preston	60%	10 (2)	0.94	59

Middlesbrough's Last Match – Middlesbrough vs Sheff Utd

Middlesbrough must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 1-0 England Championship victory over Sheff Utd in their last outing. In that match, Middlesbrough recorded 48% possession, attempting 11 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Middlesbrough	48%	11 (6)	1.08	47
Sheff Utd	52%	6 (0)	0.44	49

Preston vs Middlesbrough Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Preston are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Middlesbrough average 1.5 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.

What are the odds for this match?

Preston to win: @3

Draw: @3.3

Middlesbrough to win: @2.25

Over 2.5 Goals: @2.05

Lineups

Preston (3-5-2) : Daniel Iversen, Pol Valentín, Thierry Small, Andrew Hughes, Lewis Gibson, Jordan Storey, Alfie Devine, Ali McCann, Daniel Jebbison, Lewis Dobbin, Ben Whiteman

Middlesbrough (3-4-3) : Sol Brynn, Callum Brittain, Matt Targett, Alfie Jones, Darragh Lenihan, Luke Ayling, Aidan Morris, Hayden Hackney, Tommy Conway, Mamadou Kaly Sene, Morgan Whittaker

Preston Fixtures

Middlesbrough Fixtures