Swansea City will kick off their new Championship campaign with a trip to Riverside Stadium for their encounter with Middlesbrough on Saturday, 9 August 2025.
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Middlesbrough vs Swansea predictions: Hosts to claim all the spoils
Key stats
- Swansea have lost three games in a row.
- Middlesbrough won five of their last six meetings with Swansea.
- Four of Swansea's last five matches went above the 2.5-goal line.
Correct score prediction: Middlesbrough 3-1 Swansea
Swansea have a poor track record against, Middlesbrough, as they suffered five defeats in the last six meetings between these teams. In fact, the Swans have also lost five consecutive trips to this stadium.
Considering Swansea's losing run, we are confident that Middlesbrough will emerge victorious after 90 minutes.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Boro are clear favourites
- HOME: 1/1 (2.00) – 50%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Ahead of this skirmish, Middlesbrough are the expected winners at 1/1 (2.00). Teams with these odds usually have a 50% probability of winning.
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We have also established that three or more goals were scored in four of Swansea's last five games. On that note, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 9/10 (1.90). That one has a 52.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: A one-sided affair
Although Swansea came out on top the last time these teams clashed, they have lost five if their last six encounters with Middlesbrough.
England Championship 08/03/25
Swansea
Middlesbrough
England Championship 10/08/24
Middlesbrough
Swansea
England Championship 06/04/24
Middlesbrough
Swansea
England Championship 16/12/23
Swansea
Middlesbrough
England Championship 11/03/23
Swansea
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough preview: Eyeing a strong start
After nearly three years in charge, Michael Carrick was sacked in June to usher in a new era under Rob Edwards, as Middlesbrough continue their fight to return to the Premier League for the first time since the 2016-17 season.
While Boro did not convince in the preseason, failing to win any of the five matches they participated in, Coach Edwards will look to officially begin his first competitive outing by putting together his strongest XI for this game, as anything other than a win could create further doubts.
Centre-back Darragh Lenihan has an ankle injury and is expected out for this home clash, with central midfielder Riley McGree doubtful.
Predicted lineup: Foster (GK), Samuels, Baptiste, McCormick, Patterson-Powell, Barlaser, Woolston, Hamilton, Gilbert, Forss & Finch.
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
Swansea preview: Hoping to halt their losing run
Alan Sheehan guided Swansea to an 11th-place finish last season in the Championship and is again tasked with leading the Swans back to the Premier League at the end of the current campaign.
Preseason assignments did not go as planned, with the club winning one and losing three times. While this may not affect the team in the long run, it ushers them into the new campaign low in confidence.
Centre-backs Ben Cabango, Filip Lissah and Ricardo Santos remain questionable for this weekend's game.
Predicted lineup: Vigouroux (GK), Key, Tymon, Burgess, Parker, Widell, Fulton, Galbraith, Ronald, Franco & Cullen.
England Championship 03/05/25
D
Oxford Utd
3
Swansea
3
England Championship 26/04/25
L
Millwall
1
Swansea
0
England Championship 21/04/25
W
QPR
1
Swansea
2
England Championship 18/04/25
W
Hull
0
Swansea
1
England Championship 12/04/25
W
Sunderland
0
Swansea
1
Player to watch: Tommy Conway
Tommy Conway put in a man-of-the-match performance last weekend, scoring a brace in Middlesbrough's 2-2 draw with Deportivo La Coruna. The former Bristol City forward has been in sensational form, with four goal contributions in his last five appearances for club and country. He will fancy his chances against Swansea.