Middlesbrough are hoping to make it back-to-back wins in the Championship as they entertain Preston on Saturday. But what are your best options as far as the betting markets go? Let us show you!
Contents
Middlesbrough vs Preston prediction: Boro likely winners in this game
Key stats
- Middlesbrough have won 2 of their first 4 Championship matches this season
- Preston are winless in their first 4 league games, with 1 draw and 3 losses
- Middlesbrough have scored 5 goals in their 4 league matches so far
- Preston have only managed 2 goals in their 4 Championship games
Correct score prediction: Middlesbrough 2-0 Preston
Middlesbrough has a reasonable head-to-head record against Preston, especially in recent times. In fact, the last two times these teams have played at Riverside Stadium, the score has been 4-0, which is in Boro’s favour! Needless to say, this will give Middlesbrough plenty of confidence.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Middlesbrough expected to secure all three points
- HOME: 10/21 (1.48) – 67.70%
- DRAW: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.20%
- AWAY: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.70%
Middlesbrough are heavily favoured by the bookies for this one – rightly so. Not only have they destroyed Preston in their last two encounters at home, but they are in much better form based on the opening four games. And with a 67.70% chance of winning, things look very promising.
Check out our football betting tips page if you want even more predictions for top games this weekend.
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Most recent H2Hs: A mixed bag on both sides
If you check out the last five matches between these teams, it’s actually Preston who has the edge with a 3-2 record. However, history doesn’t always guarantee future results, and we feel this certainly applies here. In fact, Middlesbrough has scored 8 goals in the last two home matches against Preston – both recent results.
England Championship 14/02/24
Preston
Middlesbrough
England Championship 28/11/23
Middlesbrough
Preston
England Championship 18/03/23
Middlesbrough
Preston
England Championship 29/10/22
Preston
Middlesbrough
England Championship 07/05/22
Preston
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough preview: Boro seek continued momentum
Middlesbrough are in 7th place right now with 7 points from 4 games. Their results have been promising, of course, although their only two wins came against low-ranked opposition. This means Boro will be looking to add to their list of victories over struggling teams on Saturday.
Predicted Lineup: Dieng (GK), Dijksteel, Ayling, Clarke, Borges, Morris, Hackney, Jones, Conway, Azaz, Burgzorg
England Championship 03/05/25
L
Coventry
2
Middlesbrough
0
England Championship 26/04/25
D
Norwich
0
Middlesbrough
0
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Sheff Wed
2
Middlesbrough
1
England Championship 18/04/25
W
Plymouth
1
Middlesbrough
2
England Championship 12/04/25
L
Millwall
1
Middlesbrough
0
Preston preview: Lilywhites with one win and four losses
This wasn’t the start Preston had hoped for at the beginning of the 24/25 season. They’ve picked up just three points in four games, and they are 21st in the EFL Championship as a result of such performances. Additionally, Preston has managed to score just twice in four games!
Predicted Lineup: Woodman (GK), Storey, Whatmough, Hughes, Potts, Thordarson, Whiteman, Greenwood, Kesler-Hayden, Osmajic, Riis
England Championship 03/05/25
D
Bristol City
2
Preston
2
England Championship 26/04/25
L
Plymouth
2
Preston
1
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Hull
2
Preston
1
England Championship 18/04/25
L
QPR
2
Preston
1
England Championship 12/04/25
L
Leeds
2
Preston
1
Player to watch – Matthew Clarke (Middlesbrough)
He might not be the most prolific scorer, but Matthew Clarke always seems to be there when Boro needs him most.
He has shown this several times in the 24/25 season already, netting two goals and playing a key role in several others. For us, he’s the main man going into the game on Saturday.