Middlesbrough and Southampton face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Championship season. The game takes place at Riverside Stadium on Sunday, 04/01/2026, at 15:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Middlesbrough vs Southampton, 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.
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Middlesbrough preview
Middlesbrough comes into the match having played 25 games in the Championship so far. They have recorded 12 wins, 7 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 1.72 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 12 wins, 7 draws, and 7 losses.
Middlesbrough's attack has scored 33 goals during this period. Out of this total, 33 goals were scored in the Championship, averaging 1.32 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.27.
The offense system of Middlesbrough is led by Morgan Whittaker as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 8 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 26 goals with an average of 1.04 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 30 goals conceded in 26 matches, resulting in an average of 1.15.
Southampton preview
On the other hand, Southampton comes into the match having played 25 games in the Championship so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 9 draws, and 8 losses, with an average of 1.32 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 10 wins, 9 draws, and 9 losses.
Southampton's attack has scored 43 goals during this period. Out of this total, 38 goals were scored in the Championship, averaging 1.52 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.54.
The offense system of Southampton is led by Adam Armstrong as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 11 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Adam Armstrong, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 34 goals with an average of 1.36 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 36 goals conceded in 28 matches, resulting in an average of 1.29.
Head to head: Middlesbrough vs Southampton
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Middlesbrough
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L D L W |
1.72 |
| Home | L D W W L |
2 |
| Away | L L W W D |
1.46 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 48% | 58% | 38% |
| Goals | 2.36 | 2.25 | 2.46 |
| Scored | 1.32 | 1.33 | 1.31 |
| Conceded | 1.04 | 0.92 | 1.15 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 58% | 54% |
| Without Conceding | 24% | 33% | 15% |
| Failed To Score | 28% | 25% | 31% |
| 1st to Score | 44% | 50% | 38% |
|
xG
|
1.58 | 1.54 | 1.61 |
|
xGA
|
1.15 | 1.27 | 1.03 |
Southampton
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D L D L |
1.32 |
| Home | D D W W W |
1.67 |
| Away | D L L L W |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 32% | 42% | 23% |
| Goals | 2.88 | 2.33 | 3.38 |
| Scored | 1.52 | 1.42 | 1.62 |
| Conceded | 1.36 | 0.92 | 1.77 |
| Both Teams to Score | 80% | 58% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 16% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 16% | 33% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 44% | 42% | 54% |
|
xG
|
1.63 | 1.73 | 1.54 |
|
xGA
|
1.38 | 1.2 | 1.53 |
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