Our Watford vs Middlesbrough Prediction: 1-1
Watford vs Middlesbrough in the England Championship is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday November 1, 2025. A 1-1 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.
This Watford 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
Watford's Last Match – Coventry vs Watford
Watford will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-3 England Championship defeat at the hands of Coventry on October 25. In that match, Watford recorded 45% possession, firing 9 shots at goal, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Coventry | 55% | 8 (4) | 1.3 | 60 |
 Watford | 45% | 9 (7) | 2.76 | 32 |
Middlesbrough's Last Match – Middlesbrough vs Wrexham
Middlesbrough will be determined to find a winning touch after a 1-1 England Championship draw against Wrexham on October 25. In that match, Middlesbrough recorded 69% possession, attempting 8 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Middlesbrough | 69% | 8 (4) | 0.73 | 65 |
 Wrexham | 31% | 4 (2) | 0.77 | 25 |
Watford vs Middlesbrough Stats
Key Stats
| Watford | Middlesbrough | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Attacking Strength | 1.08 |
| 0.9 | Defence Strength | 0.77 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Watford are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Middlesbrough average 1.2 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Watford 12-14
Middlesbrough 12-8
What are the odds for this match?
Watford to win: @2.7
Draw: @3.5
Middlesbrough to win: @2.5
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.05
Lineups
Watford (4-4-2) : Egil Selvik, Jeremy Ngakia, Kevin Keben, Matthew Pollock, Marc Bola, Kwadwo Baah, Hector Matthew Kyprianou, Imran Louza, Rocco Vata, Luca Kjerrumgaard, Mamadou Doumbia
Middlesbrough (4-2-3-1) : Sol Brynn, Callum Brittain, Alfie Jones, Dael Fry, Matt Targett, Alan Browne, Hayden Hackney, Luke Ayling, Aidan Morris, Delano Burgzorg, Tommy Conway