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 – Swansea vs West Brom
Determined to get back to winning ways, West Brom must win after their 2-2 England FA Cup draw against Swansea on January 11. In that match, West Brom recorded 40% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Swansea | 60% | 0 (7) | 2.57 | 66 |
 West Brom | 40% | 0 (3) | 1.54 | 38 |
Middlesbrough's Last Match – Fulham vs Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-3 England FA Cup defeat at the hands of Fulham on January 10. In that match, Middlesbrough controlled 44% of possession and managed 6 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Fulham | 56% | 14 (8) | 2.1 | 57 |
 Middlesbrough | 44% | 6 (3) | 0.77 | 36 |
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 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
West Brom are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Middlesbrough average 1.6 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
West Brom 14-17
Middlesbrough 16-11
What are the odds for this match?
West Brom to win: @2.45
Draw: @3.3
Middlesbrough to win: @2.875
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.05
Lineups
West Brom (4-2-3-1) : Josh Griffiths, Krystian Bielik, Nat Phillips, Chris Mepham, Charlie Taylor, Isaac Price, Callum Styles, Karlan Grant, Mikey Johnston, Samuel Iling-Junior, Aune Heggebo
Middlesbrough (4-4-2) : Sol Brynn, Matt Targett, Luke Ayling, Adilson Malanda, Alan Browne, Hayden Hackney, Alexander Gilbert, Aidan Morris, Sam Silvera, Tommy Conway, Morgan Whittaker