Our West Brom vs Middlesbrough Prediction: 1-1
West Brom vs Middlesbrough in the England Championship is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Friday January 16, 2026. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This West Brom 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
West Brom's Last Match – Leicester vs West Brom
West Brom must win to recover from their recent 1-2 England Championship defeat against Leicester on January 5 and regain momentum. In that match, West Brom recorded 52% possession, firing 13 shots at goal, with 8 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Leicester | 48% | 7 (3) | 0.83 | 51 |
 West Brom | 52% | 13 (8) | 0.99 | 72 |
Middlesbrough's Last Match – Middlesbrough vs Southampton
Middlesbrough will hope to extend their good run following a 4-0 England Championship win against Southampton on January 4.
West Brom vs Middlesbrough Stats
Key Stats
| West Brom | Middlesbrough | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.98 | Attacking Strength | 0.85 |
| 0.85 | Defence Strength | 0.84 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
West Brom are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Middlesbrough average 1.7 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
West Brom 13-16
Middlesbrough 17-12
What are the odds for this match?
West Brom to win: @2.4
Draw: @3.3
Middlesbrough to win: @2.9
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.05