Our Middlesbrough vs Preston Prediction: 1-1
Middlesbrough vs Preston in the England Championship is scheduled for an 12:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 24, 2026. Our forecast favors a 1-1 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
This Middlesbrough vs Preston prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Middlesbrough's Last Match – Stoke vs Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough will hope to extend their good run following a 2-1 England Championship win against Stoke on January 21. In that match, Middlesbrough controlled 59% of possession and managed 11 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Stoke | 41% | 10 (4) | 0.6 | 47 |
 Middlesbrough | 59% | 11 (7) | 1.23 | 59 |
Preston's Last Match – Preston vs Hull
Preston will hope to recover from their recent 0-3 England Championship setback against Hull on January 20. In that match, Preston recorded 56% possession, firing 8 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Preston | 56% | 8 (5) | 1.01 | 46 |
 Hull | 44% | 12 (9) | 1.67 | 65 |
Middlesbrough vs Preston Stats
Key Stats
| Middlesbrough | Preston | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.13 | Attacking Strength | 1.31 |
| 0.87 | Defence Strength | 0.78 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Middlesbrough are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Preston average 1.0 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Middlesbrough 15-12
Preston 10-10
What are the odds for this match?
Middlesbrough to win: @1.65
Draw: @3.5
Preston to win: @5.25
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.025