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Under 1.5 goals

The last two matches between these two have finished 1-0, and neither have been free-scoring of late

Two faltering Championship heavyweights will try to get their seasons back on track on Tuesday evening, as Middlesbrough welcome West Brom to Riverside Stadium. Read on for our Middlesbrough vs West Brom predictions and more.

Middlesbrough vs West Brom prediction: We expect another tight game – Photo by Imago/Manjit Narotra

Middlesbrough vs West Brom prediction: Lath the difference maker

Key stats

  • Middlesbrough's Emmanuel Latte Lath and West Brom's Josh Maja are third and second in the Championship scoring charts, with 11 and 12 respectively.
  • Both sides have just one win in five coming into this clash.
  • West Brom have only lost three of their 14 away games.
  • Middlesbrough have only lost three of their 14 home games.

Correct score prediction: Middlesbrough 1-0 West Brom

Neither of these sides have been especially leaky, despite their poor form, so we expect a tight, low-scoring affair.

However, we think Middlesbrough have the edge in this one, thanks to Lath, who is fit and firing, while the Baggies' striker, Maja, is out injured until next month.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Boro backed by the bookies

  • HOME: 19/20 (1.95) – 51.3%
  • DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
  • AWAY: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%

Middlesbrough are the bookmakers' expected winners in this clash. Their 19/20 odds implying a 51.3% likelihood of victory, a verdict we back.

Take a moment to look at our football betting tips page if you’d like to make another wager or two on the top games this week.

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Most recent H2Hs: In equilibrium

Middlesbrough's 1-0 win at The Hawthorns back in October kept this fixture perfectly balanced in the last five meetings. Middlesbrough have won the last two, but West Brom also have two victories, with one draw.

England Championship 01/10/24

West Brom

West Brom

0
Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

1

England Championship 23/12/23

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

1
West Brom

West Brom

0

England Championship 26/08/23

West Brom

West Brom

4
Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

2

England Championship 25/02/23

West Brom

West Brom

2
Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

0

England Championship 30/07/22

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

1
West Brom

West Brom

1

Middlesbrough preview: Response needed

Middlesbrough have acquitted themselves well this season, but have slipped into a rut of late. Boro lost to bogey side Blackburn in the FA Cup, then slumped to a surprise 2-1 defeat at Portsmouth.

To keep up their playoff hopes, Michael Carrick's side simply must beat the side one place above them.

Predicted Lineup: Glover (GK), van den Berg, Fry, Edmundson, Borges, Barlaser, Hackney, Doak, Azaz, Burgzorg, Lath

England Championship 12/04/25

L

Millwall

Millwall

1

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

0

England Championship 08/04/25

L

Leeds

Leeds

1

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

0

England Championship 04/04/25

W

Blackburn

Blackburn

0

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

2

England Championship 29/03/25

W

Oxford Utd

Oxford Utd

1

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

2

England Championship 15/03/25

D

Luton

Luton

0

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

0

West Brom preview: Can they find goals?

Despite sitting in the playoffs, West Brom are only ninth for goals scored this season. They have particularly struggled since Maja's injury, only managing one goal in each of their last three.

However, headed to tricky Middlesbrough, we think their issues might deepen.

Predicted Lineup: Palmer (GK), Furlong, Holgate, Heggem, Styles, Molumby, Mowatt, Fellows, Grant, Johnston, Diangana

England Championship 12/04/25

W

Watford

Watford

1

West Brom

West Brom

2

England Championship 08/04/25

L

Bristol City

Bristol City

2

West Brom

West Brom

1

England Championship 05/04/25

L

Sunderland

Sunderland

1

West Brom

West Brom

0

England Championship 29/03/25

L

Norwich

Norwich

1

West Brom

West Brom

0

England Championship 15/03/25

D

Hull

Hull

1

West Brom

West Brom

1

Emmanuel Latte Lath is gunning for the golden boot – Photo by Imago/Shaun Boggust

Player to watch – Emmanuel Latte Lath

Middlesbrough's Lath is the most likely difference maker in this clash, with plenty on the line for the Ivorian.

As well as potentially pushing his side back into the promotion spots, Lath could draw level with Maja in the race for the golden boot, and close the gap on Borja Sainz.


William Evans is a football and politics fanatic. A first-class graduate of UEA's Broadcast and Digital Journalism MA course, he also achieved a first class degree in politics and media studies during his time at UEA.