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Middlesbrough vs Preston: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Saturday, 24 January, 2026 6:30
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Prediction League
13
Played
8
Wins
3
Draws
2
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.5
(20 total)
xG
1.10
(14.8 total)
Shots per Match
13.9
(181 total)
Shots on Target
4.2
(30% acc)
Corners
6.2
(80 total)
Defense
Conceded
0.8
per match
xGa
0.90
per match
Clean Sheets
5
(38%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
0.8
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
9.1
(118 total)
Offsides
1.5
(20 total)
13
Played
5
Wins
4
Draws
4
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.3
(17 total)
xG
1.10
(14.5 total)
Shots per Match
14.5
(189 total)
Shots on Target
3.8
(26% acc)
Corners
6.2
(81 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.2
per match
xGa
0.80
per match
Clean Sheets
2
(15%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.2
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
9.2
(119 total)
Offsides
1.9
(25 total)
26
Played
13
Wins
7
Draws
6
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.4
(37 total)
xG
1.10
(29.2 total)
Shots per Match
14.2
(370 total)
Shots on Target
4
(28% acc)
Corners
6.2
(161 total)
Defense
Conceded
1
per match
xGa
0.90
per match
Clean Sheets
7
(27%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.5
avg
Red Cards
0
(1 total)
Fouls
9.1
(237 total)
Offsides
1.7
(45 total)
13
Played
6
Wins
5
Draws
2
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.5
(19 total)
xG
1.20
(15.8 total)
Shots per Match
11.2
(145 total)
Shots on Target
3.5
(32% acc)
Corners
4.5
(58 total)
Defense
Conceded
0.9
per match
xGa
1.10
per match
Clean Sheets
4
(31%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.2
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
10.2
(132 total)
Offsides
1.6
(21 total)
13
Played
5
Wins
5
Draws
3
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.3
(17 total)
xG
1.00
(12.5 total)
Shots per Match
10.5
(136 total)
Shots on Target
3.7
(35% acc)
Corners
3.6
(47 total)
Defense
Conceded
1
per match
xGa
1.30
per match
Clean Sheets
4
(31%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.8
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
10.2
(132 total)
Offsides
1.8
(23 total)
26
Played
11
Wins
10
Draws
5
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.4
(36 total)
xG
1.10
(28.2 total)
Shots per Match
10.8
(281 total)
Shots on Target
3.6
(33% acc)
Corners
4
(105 total)
Defense
Conceded
1
per match
xGa
1.20
per match
Clean Sheets
8
(31%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2
avg
Red Cards
0
(1 total)
Fouls
10.2
(264 total)
Offsides
1.7
(44 total)
Probable Scores Heatmap
xG: 1.52 vs 1.16
0
1
2
3
4
5
0
0:0
7.57%
0:1
8.08%
0:2
4.31%
⭐
0:3
1.53%
0:4
0.41%
⭐
0:5
0.09%
⭐
1
1:0
10.8%
⭐
1:1
12.23%
🔥
⭐
1:2
6.9%
1:3
2.59%
1:4
0.73%
⭐
1:5
0.16%
2
2:0
7.71%
2:1
9.23%
⭐
2:2
5.49%
⭐
2:3
2.17%
2:4
0.64%
2:5
0.15%
⭐
3
3:0
3.67%
3:1
4.63%
3:2
2.9%
3:3
1.2%
⭐
3:4
0.37%
⭐
3:5
0.09%
4
4:0
1.31%
4:1
1.74%
⭐
4:2
1.14%
⭐
4:3
0.5%
⭐
4:4
0.16%
⭐
4:5
0.04%
5
5:0
0.37%
5:1
0.52%
5:2
0.36%
⭐
5:3
0.16%
5:4
0.05%
⭐
5:5
0.01%
Hotspot:
1:1 (12.2%)
Total Boundaries:
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Probability Distribution by Total Goals
Most Probable
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 Combo Double chance : draw or Preston and -3.5 goals.
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 6:30
🤖 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
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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(6 trends)
- Efficient ScoringH2H9/9100%Middlesbrough efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 9 of their last 9 Championship matches
- Not WinH2H7/978%Middlesbrough have not won in 7 of their last 9 Championship matches
- 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)
- UnbeatenRecent18/2282%Middlesbrough are unbeaten in 18 of their last 22 Championship matches
- Efficient ScoringRecent18/2282%Middlesbrough efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 18 of their last 22 Championship matches
Preston(2 trends)
- Efficient ScoringH2H7/978%Preston efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 7 of their last 9 Championship matches
- Efficient ScoringRecent19/2286%Preston efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 19 of their last 22 Championship 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%)
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Both Teams ScoredH2H7/977.8%Both teams scored in 7 of their last 9 H2H matches (77.8%%)
🎯 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)
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Over 2.5 GoalsH2H8/988.9%Over 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 9 H2H matches (88.9%%)
Combined 1.6 goals per match average • Low scoring average but offensive form suggests potential for goals
🛡️ Double Chance
Middlesbrough(3 trends)
- Not WinH2H7/978%Middlesbrough have not won in 7 of their last 9 Championship matches
- Top Table FormLeague70%Middlesbrough are currently 2nd in the table (Top 3)
- UnbeatenRecent18/2282%Middlesbrough are unbeaten in 18 of their last 22 Championship matches
⚡ Team Total Goals
Middlesbrough(3 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
- Scored 1+Recent18/2282%Middlesbrough scored 1+ goals in 18 of their last 22 Championship matches
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Middlesbrough(1 trends) — avg 1.5 (-23% below league)
- Low Card MatchesLeague22/2284.5%Middlesbrough average 1.6 cards/match in all matches (-13% below league avg 1.8)
Preston(2 trends) — avg 2.2 (+12% above league)
- Many CardsH2H8/989%Preston receive 2+ cards in 8 of their last 9 Championship matches
- High Card MatchesLeague22/2290%Preston average 2.2 cards/match in all matches (+19% above league avg 1.8) — rank #3 in league
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- High Card MatchesH2H%Average 5.2 cards per match in their last 9 H2H matches
Middlesbrough disciplined play balances Preston aggression —
🚩 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
- Few CornersLeague10/1085%Preston average 3.9 corners/match in away matches (-22% below league avg 5.0)
- Few CornersRecent18/2282%Preston win 4 or fewer corners in 18 of their last 22 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
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the away team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Middlesbrough
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.16
Pressure
0.04
✈️ Preston
Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.23
Pressure
0.07
⏰ 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
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2
✈️ Preston - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
3
Avg. Goals per Match
0.15
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
11
Avg. Goals per Match
0.55
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Middlesbrough - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
6
Comeback Goals
6
Negative Sequences
4
Killer Goals
6
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
1
Late Pressure
4
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
1
Half-time Spurts
6
Second Half Starts
5
Late Surges
4
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
7
Late Conceded
5
✈️ Preston - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
1
Comeback Goals
11
Negative Sequences
2
Killer Goals
5
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
3
Late Pressure
6
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
3
Half-time Spurts
6
Second Half Starts
5
Late Surges
6
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
7
Late Conceded
6
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- Overall Result: Preston has an advantage in the match
- Away Handicap: Consider Preston handicap
- 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 +0.069
Pressure (Advantage)
Away +0.035
Timing (Advantage)
Away +0.01 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Home +0.008
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Middlesbrough):
Momentum: Strong - team reacts well to changes in the match. 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: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. 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 @ 6:30 Championship
Championship 2025-2026 – Group #1
#
Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
1
15
7
4
57
29
28
52
2
▲
13
7
6
37
26
11
46
3
▼
12
8
5
42
24
18
44
4
▲
11
10
5
36
25
11
43
5
▲
12
7
7
29
33
-4
43
Team comparison
Prediction
Combo Double chance : draw or Preston and -3.5 goals
Under/Over:
-3.5*
Goals Home:
-2.5*
Goals Away:
-2.5*
* -1.5 means that there will be a maximum of 1.5 goals in the fixture, i.e : 1 goal
Who Will Win
Middlesbrough
VS
Preston
Last 9 Head-to-Head Matches
2
Wins
2
Draws
5
Wins
Attack
Goals Scored
1.8 (16)
1.7 (15)
xG
1.50
0.50
Shots
14.9 (134)
8.6 (77)
Shots on Target
4.8 (43)
3.3 (30)
Corners
5.9 (53)
3.7 (33)
Defense
Conceded
1.7 (15)
1.8 (16)
xGa
0.50
1.50
Clean Sheets
2 (22%)
0 (0%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2 (18)
3 (27)
Red Cards
0.1 (1)
0.1 (1)
Fouls
9.7 (87)
14 (126)
Offsides
1.4 (13)
1.4 (13)
Last 6 Matches
Middlesbrough
VS
Preston
2/6 (33%)
Victories
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Draws
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Defeats
1/6 (17%)
1.17
PPG
1.83
1.17
Avg Goals Scored
1.50
0.83
Avg Goals Conceded
0.67
17%
BTTS %
50%
33%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
17%
1.48
Avg xG
0.84
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
40%
4
60%
6
10%
1
90%
9
1.5
40%
4
60%
6
60%
6
40%
4
2.5
70%
7
30%
3
80%
8
20%
2
3.5
80%
8
20%
2
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Middlesbrough
Preston
Yes
50%
5
70%
7
No
50%
5
30%
3
1X2
Middlesbrough
Preston
1
50%
5
40%
4
X
10%
1
50%
5
2
40%
4
10%
1
Double Chance
Middlesbrough
Preston
12
90%
9
50%
5
1X
60%
6
90%
9
X2
50%
5
60%
6
Total Goals
Middlesbrough
Preston
0-1
30%
3
10%
1
2-3
30%
3
80%
8
4+
40%
4
10%
1
Total Corners
Middlesbrough
Under
Over
Preston
Under
Over
7.5
30%
3
70%
7
80%
8
20%
2
8.5
60%
6
40%
4
80%
8
20%
2
9.5
70%
7
30%
3
90%
9
10%
1
10.5
80%
8
20%
2
90%
9
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Middlesbrough
Preston
Yes
20%
2
30%
3
No
80%
8
70%
7
1X2 HT - FT
Middlesbrough
Preston
HT 1 - FT 1
30%
3
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
10%
1
HT 2 - FT X
0%
0
10%
1
HT X - FT 1
10%
1
0%
0
HT X - FT 2
10%
1
0%
0
HT X - FT X
10%
1
40%
4
xG(xGa)
Middlesbrough
Preston
xG
1.35
0.94
xGa
0.94
1.28
Number of goals
Middlesbrough
Under
Over
Preston
Under
Over
0.5
60%
6
40%
4
50%
5
50%
5
1.5
70%
7
30%
3
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
10%
1
20%
2
No
90%
9
80%
8
1X2
Middlesbrough
Preston
1
30%
3
30%
3
X
30%
3
40%
4
2
40%
4
30%
3
Double Chance
Middlesbrough
Preston
12
70%
7
60%
6
1X
60%
6
70%
7
X2
70%
7
70%
7
Total Goals
Middlesbrough
Preston
0-1
60%
6
80%
8
2-3
30%
3
20%
2
4+
10%
1
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Middlesbrough
Preston
Yes
60%
6
60%
6
No
40%
4
40%
4
Number of goals
Middlesbrough
Under
Over
Preston
Under
Over
0.5
60%
6
40%
4
20%
2
80%
8
1.5
80%
8
20%
2
80%
8
20%
2
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
20%
2
40%
4
X
30%
3
60%
6
2
50%
5
0%
0
Double Chance
Middlesbrough
Preston
12
70%
7
40%
4
1X
50%
5
100%
10
X2
80%
8
60%
6
Total Goals
Middlesbrough
Preston
0-1
60%
6
40%
4
2-3
30%
3
60%
6
4+
10%
1
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Middlesbrough
Preston
Yes
40%
4
60%
6
No
60%
6
40%
4
1.36
xG
1.08
59%
Ball Possession
41%
14
Total Shots
10
4
Shots on Goal
4
10
Shots Off Goal
6
6
Corners
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
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