Middlesbrough and Preston North End face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Championship season. The game takes place at Riverside Stadium on Saturday, 24/01/2026, at 12:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Middlesbrough vs Preston North End, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Middlesbrough vs Preston North End
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Middlesbrough preview
Middlesbrough comes into the match having played 28 games in the Championship so far. They have recorded 15 wins, 7 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 1.86 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 15 wins, 7 draws, and 8 losses.
Middlesbrough's attack has scored 43 goals during this period. Out of this total, 42 goals were scored in the Championship, averaging 1.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.43.
The offense system of Middlesbrough is led by Morgan Whittaker as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 10 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Hayden Hackney, who has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 29 goals with an average of 1.04 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 36 goals conceded in 30 matches, resulting in an average of 1.2.
Preston North End preview
On the other hand, Preston North End comes into the match having played 28 games in the Championship so far. They have recorded 11 wins, 10 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 1.54 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 12 wins, 10 draws, and 9 losses.
Preston North End's attack has scored 39 goals during this period. Out of this total, 36 goals were scored in the Championship, averaging 1.29 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.26.
The offense system of Preston North End is led by Lewis Dobbin as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Lewis Dobbin, who has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 29 goals with an average of 1.04 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 33 goals conceded in 31 matches, resulting in an average of 1.06.
Head to head: Middlesbrough vs Preston North End
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Middlesbrough
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W L L |
1.86 |
| Home | W L D W W |
2.08 |
| Away | W W L L W |
1.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 54% | 62% | 47% |
| Goals | 2.54 | 2.38 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1.54 | 1.47 |
| Conceded | 1.04 | 0.85 | 1.2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 57% | 54% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 38% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 23% | 27% |
| 1st to Score | 46% | 54% | 40% |
|
xG
|
1.6 | 1.6 | 1.61 |
|
xGA
|
1.18 | 1.3 | 1.07 |
Preston North End
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W W L |
1.54 |
| Home | L L W D D |
1.53 |
| Away | W L D W W |
1.54 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 39% | 40% | 38% |
| Goals | 2.32 | 2.33 | 2.31 |
| Scored | 1.29 | 1.27 | 1.31 |
| Conceded | 1.04 | 1.07 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 57% | 53% | 62% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 27% | 31% |
| Failed To Score | 21% | 27% | 15% |
| 1st to Score | 46% | 40% | 54% |
|
xG
|
1.31 | 1.36 | 1.26 |
|
xGA
|
1.46 | 1.47 | 1.46 |
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