Our Preston vs Middlesbrough Prediction: 1-2
Preston vs Middlesbrough in the England Championship is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 25, 2025. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 1-2 for the match between Preston and Middlesbrough.
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 – Watford vs Preston
Preston will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-1 England Championship success over Watford on January 21. In that match, Preston controlled 32% of possession and managed 10 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Watford | 68% | 7 (4) | 0.33 | 64 |
Preston | 32% | 10 (7) | 2.42 | 26 |
Middlesbrough's Last Match – Middlesbrough vs West Brom
Middlesbrough will want to continue their winning form after a 2-0 England Championship victory over West Brom, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Middlesbrough recorded 43% possession, firing 8 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Middlesbrough | 43% | 8 (4) | 0.88 | 36 |
West Brom | 57% | 7 (1) | 0.97 | 63 |
Preston vs Middlesbrough Stats
Key Stats
| Preston | Middlesbrough | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.84 | Attacking Strength | 2.22 |
| 1.01 | Defence Strength | 1.19 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Preston are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Middlesbrough average 1.3 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Preston 14-10
Middlesbrough 13-13
What are the odds for this match?
Preston to win: @3.25
Draw: @3.25
Middlesbrough to win: @2.25