Middlesbrough vs Preston prediction, Odds and Betting Tips 18/03/2023

Middlesbrough vs Preston prediction, Odds and Betting Tips 18/03/2023
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Middlesbrough vs Preston prediction, Odds and Betting Tips 18/03/2023

Middlesbrough - Preston

England Championship - Riverside

* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.

Here we bring you Championship predictions for Middlesbrough vs Preston with the game due to take place on 18th March.

Middlesbrough vs Preston prediction and top betting tips

Middlesbrough missed a chance to heap more pressure on Sheffield United midweek as they gave up a lead to draw with Stoke. Will they get back to winning ways here or will Preston extend their own impressive run of form? Find out with our Middlesbrough vs Preston match preview with free tips, predictions and odds mentioned along the way.

Middlesbrough vs Preston Prediction 1: Draw

We begin our predictions for this game in the match result market and we can see this ending level. People have been waxing lyrical about Middlesbrough given how they've charged up the table since Michael Carrick arrived in the hot seat but whilst 10 points from their last five games is a decent return, it's not outstanding. In fact, Preston have taken more across the same period having won three and drawn two to extend their unbeaten run to seven games. Home advantage is obviously a big factor for Middlesbrough and most people would agree that Boro have the better quality if both teams are at 100%. Preston have a terrific record against Middlesbrough though having won the last three meetings between the sides and, for us, that levels the playing field somewhat. Draw.

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Middlesbrough vs Preston Prediction 2: Both teams will score

The second of our football betting tips for this game comes from the both teams to score market and we are betting on ‘yes'. Now Preston have only seen two of their last five games feature goals at both ends but Middlesbrough have seen three of their last five – and each of their last two – end with both teams notching. Then you have the head to head record to factor in; each of the last three clashes have seen goals at both ends. With both teams in good form heading into this game, the same could easily happen again.

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Here are the key stats & form guide for Middlesbrough vs Preston

Head to Head

29/10/22

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Preston

Middlesbrough

2

1

07/05/22

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Preston

Middlesbrough

4

1

23/11/21

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Middlesbrough

Preston

1

2

16/03/21

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Middlesbrough

Preston

2

0

09/12/20

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Preston

Middlesbrough

3

0

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18/03/23

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Preston

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Middlesbrough

0

4

W

14/03/23

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Stoke

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Swansea

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Middlesbrough

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3

W

04/03/23

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Reading

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Middlesbrough

0

5

W

25/02/23

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West Brom

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Middlesbrough

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0

L

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Middlesbrough vs Preston prediction, Odds and Betting Tips 18/03/2023

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Preston

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Rotherham

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Preston

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Cardiff

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Preston

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04/03/23

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Watford

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Preston

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28/02/23

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Coventry

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Preston

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So, that gives you some insight to how the different bookmakers see the action unfolding. How though do the Middlesbrough vs Preston odds translate into probability ahead of this game? Let's find out.

Middlesbrough odds: 7/12 (1.58) – 63%

Draw odds: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%

Preston odds: 19/4 (5.75) – 17%

Middlesbrough have been dubbed as somewhat as a winning machine during the second half of the campaign but they're not perfect by any stretch and, as such, the 63% probability afforded their way from the bookies is probably a tad strong. The draw at 3/1 (4.00) is much better value from where we stand especially when considering Preston's form and we're expecting plenty of punters to steer clear of a Boro win.

Check out the predicted lineups ahead of Middlesbrough vs Preston

Middlesbrough

The Championship season is entering the final stretch now and games continue to arrive thick and fast. With Middlesbrough off the back of an uninspiring draw in midweek – and given their goals for the next six or so weeks – we can see a few changes being made to the XI. Dael Fry and Marcus Forss are two who could start in this match.

Predicted lineup – Steffen, Smith, Fry, McNair, Giles, Hackney, Barlaser, McGree, Akpom, Ramsey, Forss

Preston

Preston have probably left it too late for a playoff charge if you're being realistic. If, however, you're in the Preston camp then you'll believe there is still a chance but it will need huge amounts of momentum to close the gap on those above. Well, Preston are seven games unbeaten and have won each of their last two games. The best way to keep that form rolling is surely an unchanged XI.

Predicted lineup – Woodman, Cunningham, Diaby, Storey, Whiteman, Brady, Potts, Browne, Johnson, Evans, Cannon

Middlesbrough vs Preston Line ups

Middlesbrough

16
Jonny Howson
gb
6
Dael Fry
gb
1
Zack Steffen
us
14
Tommy Smith
gb
8
Riley McGree
au
3
Ryan Giles
gb
29
Chuba Akpom
gb
30
Hayden Hackney
gb
21
Marcus Forss
fi
26
Darragh Lenihan
ie
10
Cameron Archer
gb
Substitutes
27
Marc Bola
gb
11
Aaron Ramsey
gb
7
Daniel Barlaser
gb
4
Alex Mowatt
gb
25
Matt Crooks
gb
23
Liam Roberts
gb
17
Paddy McNair
gb

Preston

28
Thomas Cannon
ie
4
Ben Whiteman
gb
14
Jordan Storey
gb
23
Bambo Diaby Diaby
es
10
Daniel Johnson
jm
2
Alvaro Fernandez Carreras
es
18
Ryan Ledson
gb
1
Freddie Woodman
gb
44
Brad Potts
gb
8
Alan Browne
ie
3
Gregory Cunningham
ie
Substitutes
25
David Cornell
gb
16
Andrew Hughes
gb
7
Liam Delap
gb
11
Robbie Brady
ie
20
Ben Woodburn
gb
15
Troy Parrott
ie
17
Josh Onomah
gb

*Starting lineups are usually announced one hour prior to kick off.

Player to watch

We might not have backed Middlesbrough to win this game but it is their star man, Chuba Akpom, that we recommend you watch in this game. He's leading the Championship scoring charts right now and boasts an impressive return of seven goals in his last six games.

Take a look at the latest standings

Championship 22/23
# Team P W D L +/- Points
1

Burnley

37 24 11 2 45 83
2

Sheff Utd

37 21 7 9 25 70
3

Middlesbrough

38 20 7 11 27 67
4

Luton

38 17 13 8 11 64
5

Blackburn

37 19 4 14 1 61
6

Millwall

38 17 9 12 8 60
7

Norwich

38 16 9 13 11 57
8

Coventry

38 15 12 11 10 57
9

West Brom

37 15 10 12 8 55
10

Watford

38 14 13 11 5 55
11

Sunderland

38 14 11 13 7 53
12

Preston

38 14 11 13 -9 53
13

Stoke

38 13 9 16 3 48
14

Bristol City

38 12 12 14 -1 48
15

Hull

38 12 11 15 -10 47
16

Swansea

38 12 10 16 -6 46
17

Birmingham

38 12 9 17 -8 45
18

Reading

38 13 6 19 -18 45
19

QPR

38 11 9 18 -21 42
20

Rotherham

37 9 13 15 -10 40
21

Cardiff

37 10 9 18 -13 39
22

Huddersfield

38 9 9 20 -21 36
23

Blackpool

38 8 11 19 -18 35
24

Wigan

38 7 13 18 -26 31

A quickfire FAQ on Middlesbrough – Preston

Middlesbrough vs Preston prediction

  • Where is the match being played? – Riverside
  • Who do the bookmakers have as favourites? – Middlesbrough
  • What time does the match kick off?  15:00 GMT