Our Middlesbrough vs Preston Prediction: 1-1
Middlesbrough vs Preston in the England Championship is scheduled for an 12:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 24, 2026. Our forecast favors a 1-1 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
This Middlesbrough vs Preston 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
Middlesbrough's Last Match – West Brom vs Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough will hope to extend their good run following a 3-2 England Championship win against West Brom on January 16. In that match, Middlesbrough controlled 57% of possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
West Brom | 43% | 9 (6) | 1.06 | 36 |
Middlesbrough | 57% | 8 (5) | 0.92 | 48 |
Preston's Last Match – Preston vs Derby
Preston will hope to recover from their recent 0-1 England Championship setback against Derby on January 17. In that match, Preston recorded 51% possession, firing 6 shots at goal, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Preston | 51% | 6 (1) | 0.73 | 35 |
Derby | 49% | 12 (4) | 1.75 | 58 |
Middlesbrough vs Preston Stats
Key Stats
| Middlesbrough | Preston | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.13 | Attacking Strength | 1.31 |
| 0.87 | Defence Strength | 0.78 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Middlesbrough are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Preston average 1.1 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Middlesbrough 17-12
Preston 11-8
What are the odds for this match?
Middlesbrough to win: @1.65
Draw: @3.5
Preston to win: @5.25
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.025



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