Our Middlesbrough vs Watford Prediction: 2-2
Middlesbrough vs Watford in the England Championship is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 15, 2025. A 2-2 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Middlesbrough vs Watford 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 – Sheff Utd vs Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-3 England Championship loss to Sheff Utd on February 12. In that match, Middlesbrough controlled 49% of possession and managed 7 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sheff Utd | 51% | 12 (9) | 2.41 | 62 |
Middlesbrough | 49% | 7 (4) | 1.24 | 22 |
Watford's Last Match – Watford vs Leeds
Watford will look to get back on track following a 0-4 England Championship loss against Leeds on February 11. In that match, Watford recorded 61% possession, firing 4 shots at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Watford | 61% | 4 (2) | 0.45 | 34 |
Leeds | 39% | 10 (7) | 2.16 | 38 |
Middlesbrough vs Watford Stats
Key Stats
| Middlesbrough | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.18 | Attacking Strength | 1.68 |
| 1.29 | Defence Strength | 1.11 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 0.5 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Middlesbrough are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Watford average 1.0 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.
Middlesbrough 12-15
Watford 10-21
What are the odds for this match?
Middlesbrough to win: @1.6
Draw: @3.9
Watford to win: @5.5