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
| Preston | Middlesbrough | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | Attacking Strength | 1.1 |
| 0.91 | Defence Strength | 0.73 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
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.
Preston 9-11
Middlesbrough 15-15
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
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