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Middlesbrough - Preston
England Championship - Riverside
Prediction 1
Draw
3/1 (4.00)
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Prediction 2
BTTS
10/11 (1.91)
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* 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.
Contents
- 1 Middlesbrough vs Preston prediction and top betting tips
- 2 Here are the key stats & form guide for Middlesbrough vs Preston
- 3 Check out the predicted lineups ahead of Middlesbrough vs Preston
- 4 Middlesbrough vs Preston Line ups
- 5 Player to watch
- 6 Take a look at the latest standings
- 7 A quickfire FAQ on Middlesbrough – Preston
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.
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.
Here are the key stats & form guide for Middlesbrough vs Preston
Head to Head
29/10/22
England Championship CHA
Preston
Middlesbrough
2
1
07/05/22
England Championship CHA
Preston
Middlesbrough
4
1
23/11/21
England Championship CHA
Middlesbrough
Preston
1
2
16/03/21
England Championship CHA
Middlesbrough
Preston
2
0
09/12/20
England Championship CHA
Preston
Middlesbrough
3
0
Last Five - Middlesbrough
18/03/23
England Championship CHA
Preston
Middlesbrough
0
4
W
14/03/23
England Championship CHA
Stoke
Middlesbrough
1
1
D
11/03/23
England Championship CHA
Swansea
Middlesbrough
1
3
W
04/03/23
England Championship CHA
Reading
Middlesbrough
0
5
W
25/02/23
England Championship CHA
West Brom
Middlesbrough
2
0
L
Last Five - Preston
18/03/23
England Championship CHA
Middlesbrough
Preston
4
0
L
14/03/23
England Championship CHA
Rotherham
Preston
1
2
W
11/03/23
England Championship CHA
Cardiff
Preston
0
2
W
04/03/23
England Championship CHA
Watford
Preston
0
0
D
28/02/23
England Championship CHA
Coventry
Preston
0
0
D
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
Preston
*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
| # | 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
- 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
