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Middlesbrough vs Preston: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Saturday, 24 January, 2026 7:30
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Championship 2025-2026 – Group #1
#
Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
1
14
6
2
53
23
30
48
2
12
6
4
33
24
9
42
3
▲
10
7
5
38
23
15
37
4
▲
11
4
7
37
35
2
37
5
▼
9
9
4
30
23
7
36
6
▼
10
5
7
25
31
-6
35
1.04
xG
0.91
57%
Ball Possession
43%
13
Total Shots
10
4
Shots on Goal
4
9
Shots Off Goal
6
6
Corners
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
Last 6 Matches
Middlesbrough
VS
Preston
4/6 (67%)
Victories
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Draws
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Defeats
0/6 (0%)
2.00
PPG
1.67
2.17
Avg Goals Scored
1.50
1.67
Avg Goals Conceded
1.17
83%
BTTS %
100%
33%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
17%
1.43
Avg xG
0.94
In this exciting Championship 2025-2026 - Regular Season matchup, Middlesbrough will take on Preston as part of the 2025-2026 season in Championship. This match is part of Matchweek 29 and will take place on 2026-01-24 at 2026-01-24 in the famous Riverside Stadium.
The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Middlesbrough, and the visiting side, Preston. The scoreline predictions suggest .
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-01-24
Time: 12:30
Location: Riverside Stadium
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Trends for Middlesbrough vs Preston Football 24 Jan, 2026 7:30
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 4 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
-
BTTS Magnet
Both teams score in 86% of recent matches — strong BTTS pattern
-
Clinical Finishers
Both teams convert chances efficiently (80%+ conversion) — expect goals from limited opportunities
+2 more advanced patterns are hidden
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Unlock Premium InsightsComprehensive betting trends for Middlesbrough vs Preston, grouped by market type. Including recent form and head-to-head history.
🏆 Match Winner
Middlesbrough(5 trends)
- Efficient ScoringH2H9/9100%Middlesbrough efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 9 of their last 9 Championship matches vs Preston
- Not WinH2H7/978%Middlesbrough have not won in 7 of their last 9 Championship matches vs Preston
- Top Table FormLeague70%Middlesbrough are currently 2nd in the table (Top 3)
- Above League AverageLeague10/1070.5%Middlesbrough score 1.60 goals/match at home (+21% above league average)
- Efficient ScoringRecent11/1479%Middlesbrough efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 11 of their last 14 Championship (Home) matches
Preston(3 trends)
- Efficient ScoringH2H7/978%Preston efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 7 of their last 9 Championship matches vs Middlesbrough
- Efficient ScoringRecent26/3087%Preston efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 26 of their last 30 Championship matches
- Efficient ScoringRecent12/1486%Preston efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 12 of their last 14 Championship (Away) matches
⚽ Both Teams To Score
Middlesbrough(1 trends)
- BTTS FriendlyLeague7/1070%Middlesbrough score (1.60/match) and concede (1.00/match) regularly at home - BTTS in 70% of matches (league avg: 60%)
Preston(1 trends)
- BTTS FriendlyLeague7/1070%Preston score (1.40/match) and concede (1.10/match) regularly in away matches - BTTS in 70% of matches (league avg: 60%)
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals
Middlesbrough(1 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague10/1070.5%Middlesbrough score 1.60 goals/match at home (+21% above league average)
Combined 1.6 goals per match average • Low scoring average but offensive form suggests potential for goals
🛡️ Double Chance
Middlesbrough(2 trends)
- Not WinH2H7/978%Middlesbrough have not won in 7 of their last 9 Championship matches vs Preston
- Top Table FormLeague70%Middlesbrough are currently 2nd in the table (Top 3)
⚡ Team Total Goals
Middlesbrough(2 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague10/1070.5%Middlesbrough score 1.60 goals/match at home (+21% above league average)
- Scored 1+Recent9/9100%Middlesbrough scored 1+ goals in their last 9 9 matches vs Preston
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Middlesbrough(2 trends) — avg 1.4 (-29% below league)
- Low Card MatchesLeague22/2284.5%Middlesbrough average 1.6 cards/match in all matches (-13% below league avg 1.8)
- Few CardsRecent12/1486%Middlesbrough receive 0-1 card in 12 of their last 14 Championship (Home) matches
Preston(2 trends) — avg 2.2 (+12% above league)
- Many CardsH2H8/989%Preston receive 2+ cards in 8 of their last 9 Championship matches vs Middlesbrough
- High Card MatchesLeague22/2290%Preston average 2.2 cards/match in all matches (+19% above league avg 1.8) — rank #3 in league
Middlesbrough disciplined play balances Preston aggression — • H2H average: 5.2 total cards/match
🚩 Corners Over/Under
Middlesbrough(1 trends) — avg 5.7 (+14% above league)
- Many CornersLeague10/1079%Middlesbrough average 5.7 corners/match at home (+14% above league avg 5.0)
Preston(3 trends) — avg 3.9 (-22% below league)
- Few CornersH2H7/978%Preston win 4 or fewer corners in 7 of their last 9 Championship matches vs Middlesbrough
- Few CornersLeague10/1085%Preston average 3.9 corners/match in away matches (-22% below league avg 5.0)
- Few CornersRecent23/3077%Preston win 4 or fewer corners in 23 of their last 30 Championship matches
Combined average: 9.6 corners/match (Middlesbrough 5.7 + Preston 3.9)
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Middlesbrough vs Preston
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
🚀 Match Start: Preston is stronger in the first 15 minutes (4 vs 1).
💡 Recommendation: Teams are equal in strength. Consider bets on draw or exact score.
💡 Recommendation: Teams are equal in strength. Consider bets on draw or exact score.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Middlesbrough
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.01
Pressure
0.05
✈️ Preston
Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.22
Pressure
0.1
⏰ Match Periods Analysis
📊 Periods Explanation:
Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.
First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.
Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.
Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.
🏠 Middlesbrough - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
1
Avg. Goals per Match
0.05
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
5
Avg. Goals per Match
0.25
✈️ Preston - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
10
Avg. Goals per Match
0.5
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
10
Avg. Goals per Match
0.5
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
5
Avg. Goals per Match
0.25
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Middlesbrough - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
3
Comeback Goals
7
Negative Sequences
5
Killer Goals
9
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
1
Late Pressure
5
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
1
Half-time Spurts
6
Second Half Starts
4
Late Surges
5
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
6
Late Conceded
7
✈️ Preston - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
1
Comeback Goals
11
Negative Sequences
2
Killer Goals
6
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
4
Late Pressure
5
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
4
Half-time Spurts
6
Second Half Starts
5
Late Surges
5
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
6
Late Conceded
6
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🚀 Away Fast Start: Preston often scores in the first 15 minutes (4 vs 1)
- First Goal Away: High probability of Preston scoring first
- Overall Result: Teams are equal in strength
- Draw: Consider draw bets
- Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
- Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams
📊 Factor Breakdown
💡 Factor Explanations:
Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.
Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.
Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).
Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.
Momentum (Advantage)
Away +0.21
Pressure (Advantage)
Away +0.055
Timing (Advantage)
Away +0.01 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Away +0.007 (away team better)
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Middlesbrough):
Momentum: Weak - team may lose concentration. Pressure: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Preston):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Teams are approximately equal in strength across all periods. Consider bets on draw, low total goals, or exact score.
Middlesbrough vs Preston Head-to-head statistics for Sat 24 Jan, 2026 @ 7:30 Championship
Middlesbrough vs Preston: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams ℹ️
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Middlesbrough and away matches for Preston
Number of goals
Middlesbrough
Under
Over
Preston
Under
Over
0.5
20%
2
80%
8
0%
0
100%
10
1.5
40%
4
60%
6
60%
6
40%
4
2.5
80%
8
20%
2
90%
9
10%
1
3.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Middlesbrough
Preston
Yes
80%
8
90%
9
No
20%
2
10%
1
1X2
Middlesbrough
Preston
1
50%
5
40%
4
X
20%
2
50%
5
2
30%
3
10%
1
Double Chance
Middlesbrough
Preston
12
80%
8
50%
5
1X
70%
7
90%
9
X2
50%
5
60%
6
Total Goals
Middlesbrough
Preston
0-1
0%
0
0%
0
2-3
70%
7
90%
9
4+
30%
3
10%
1
Total Corners
Middlesbrough
Under
Over
Preston
Under
Over
7.5
50%
5
50%
5
80%
8
20%
2
8.5
70%
7
30%
3
80%
8
20%
2
9.5
80%
8
20%
2
90%
9
10%
1
10.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Middlesbrough
Preston
Yes
0%
0
10%
1
No
100%
10
90%
9
1X2 HT - FT
Middlesbrough
Preston
HT 1 - FT 1
40%
4
30%
3
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
0%
0
HT 1 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 1
10%
1
10%
1
HT 2 - FT 2
30%
3
0%
0
HT 2 - FT X
20%
2
10%
1
HT X - FT 1
0%
0
0%
0
HT X - FT 2
0%
0
10%
1
HT X - FT X
0%
0
40%
4
xG(xGa)
Middlesbrough
Preston
xG
1.22
1.06
xGa
0.97
1.3
Number of goals
Middlesbrough
Under
Over
Preston
Under
Over
0.5
50%
5
50%
5
30%
3
70%
7
1.5
60%
6
40%
4
100%
10
0%
0
2.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Middlesbrough
Preston
Yes
20%
2
40%
4
No
80%
8
60%
6
1X2
Middlesbrough
Preston
1
40%
4
30%
3
X
0%
0
50%
5
2
60%
6
20%
2
Double Chance
Middlesbrough
Preston
12
100%
10
50%
5
1X
40%
4
80%
8
X2
60%
6
70%
7
Total Goals
Middlesbrough
Preston
0-1
40%
4
60%
6
2-3
50%
5
40%
4
4+
10%
1
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Middlesbrough
Preston
Yes
30%
3
50%
5
No
70%
7
50%
5
Number of goals
Middlesbrough
Under
Over
Preston
Under
Over
0.5
50%
5
50%
5
30%
3
70%
7
1.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Middlesbrough
Preston
Yes
20%
2
40%
4
No
80%
8
60%
6
1X2
Middlesbrough
Preston
1
30%
3
30%
3
X
20%
2
60%
6
2
50%
5
10%
1
Double Chance
Middlesbrough
Preston
12
80%
8
40%
4
1X
50%
5
90%
9
X2
70%
7
70%
7
Total Goals
Middlesbrough
Preston
0-1
70%
7
50%
5
2-3
30%
3
50%
5
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Middlesbrough
Preston
Yes
40%
4
50%
5
No
60%
6
50%
5
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Middlesbrough
Preston
Played:
9
Wins
2
2
Draws
2
2
Wins
5
5
Total
Per Match
Per Match
Total
16
1.8
Goals
1.7
15
15
1.7
Goals Conceded
1.8
16
18
2
Yellow Cards
3
27
1
0.1
Red Cards
0.1
1
2
0.2
Clean Sheets
0
53
5.9
Corners
3.7
33
87
9.7
Fouls
14
126
13
1.4
Offsides
1.4
13
134
14.9
Shots
8.6
77
43
4.8
Shots on Goal
3.3
30
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 10 | 12 | 22 | |||
| Wins | 7 | 5 | 12 | |||
| Draws | 2 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Losses | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 1.6 | 16 | 1.4 | 17 | 1.5 | 33 |
| Goals Conceded | 1 | 10 | 1.2 | 14 | 1.1 | 24 |
| Yellow Cards | 0.8 | 8 | 2.2 | 26 | 1.5 | 34 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Clean Sheets | 0.3 | 3 | 0.2 | 2 | 0.2 | 5 |
| Corners | 5.7 | 57 | 6.1 | 73 | 5.9 | 130 |
| Fouls | 8.9 | 89 | 9.3 | 111 | 9.1 | 200 |
| Offsides | 1.5 | 15 | 2.1 | 25 | 1.8 | 40 |
| Shots | 12.9 | 129 | 14.3 | 171 | 13.6 | 300 |
| Shots on Goal | 4.3 | 43 | 3.7 | 44 | 4 | 87 |
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 12 | 10 | 22 | |||
| Wins | 5 | 4 | 9 | |||
| Draws | 5 | 4 | 9 | |||
| Losses | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 1.3 | 16 | 1.4 | 14 | 1.4 | 30 |
| Goals Conceded | 1 | 12 | 1.1 | 11 | 1 | 23 |
| Yellow Cards | 2.3 | 27 | 2 | 20 | 2.1 | 47 |
| Red Cards | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Clean Sheets | 0.3 | 3 | 0.2 | 2 | 0.2 | 5 |
| Corners | 4.5 | 54 | 3.9 | 39 | 4.2 | 93 |
| Fouls | 10.3 | 123 | 9.6 | 96 | 10 | 219 |
| Offsides | 1.4 | 17 | 1.6 | 16 | 1.5 | 33 |
| Shots | 11.1 | 133 | 10.4 | 104 | 10.8 | 237 |
| Shots on Goal | 3.3 | 39 | 3.8 | 38 | 3.5 | 77 |
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