Main prediction: Middlesbrough Football and Athletic Company (1986) Limited to win
Alternative tip: over 1.5 goals in the 1st half
Other market: over 10.5 corners
Middlesbrough and West Bromwich meet again. The clash, valid for the EFL Championship 2026/27, takes place this 29/08 (Saturday), at Riverside Stadium, at 12:30.
In their last 5 matches across all competitions, Middlesbrough have won 3 time(s). West Bromwich have won 3. Middlesbrough are the favourites with a 55% probability of winning on the betting platforms.
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Prediction for Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich
Double Chance: Middlesbrough or Draw
Overview Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich
Middlesbrough are favourites, with odds of 1.82 and a 55% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Middlesbrough Football and Athletic Company (1986) Limited, with 9 win(s) against 7 for West Bromwich. The odds for a West Bromwich Albion Football Club Limited win are 4.93 and a draw is 9.5.
In the EFL Championship, Middlesbrough have 1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 3 goal(s) scored and 3 conceded. The top scorer is Will Lankshear, with 2 goal(s). On the other side, West Bromwich have 2 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 5 goal(s) scored and 2 conceded. Isaac Price is the top scorer with 2 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Middlesbrough and West Bromwich
In 20 clashes, Middlesbrough have the advantage over West Bromwich: 9 win(s) against 7 and 4 draw(s). The most recent was on 16/01/2026, in the EFL Championship. Middlesbrough won on that occasion.
The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.
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Middlesbrough: current form
Middlesbrough have played only 2 match(es) in the EFL Championship.
With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 3 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s).
In the English Championship the situation is this:
1 win(s), 0 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
3 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
1.4 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Will Lankshear (2 goal(s))
West Bromwich: current form
Meanwhile, West Bromwich have played only 2 match(es) in the EFL Championship.
With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 3 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s).
In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:
2 win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
3 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
2.4 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Isaac Price (2 goal(s))
Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich key players
In the EFL Championship, Will Lankshear carries Middlesbrough Football and Athletic Company (1986) Limited's attack with 2 goal(s).
The playmaker is Morgan Whittaker, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Morgan Whittaker has 14 goal(s).
On the other side, Isaac Price is the name that frightens the most for The Baggies with 2 goal(s) in the EFL Championship.
In terms of playmaking, Jimmy Jay Morgan leads in assists with 2. In the whole season, Aune Selland Heggebø has accumulated 9 goal(s).
Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich statistics in the EFL Championship
Few matches into the league yet. Middlesbrough have an average of 11 corners and 0.5 cards per match. West Bromwich have 9 corners and 1.5 cards. Check the statistics for Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich in the table below.
Middlesbrough
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W W L |
1.8 |
| Home | W W D W W |
2.6 |
| Away | W L L L D |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
|
xG
|
2.36 | 2.48 | 2.24 |
|
xGA
|
1.01 | 1.09 | 0.93 |
West Bromwich
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W W L |
1.8 |
| Home | W D W D D |
1.8 |
| Away | L W W L W |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 4 | 3 |
| Scored | 2.5 | 3 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.25 | 1.48 | 1.01 |
|
xGA
|
1.7 | 1.19 | 2.2 |
More tips for Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich
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Correct score prediction for Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich
The head-to-head record leans towards Middlesbrough and both teams usually find the net in this duel. Exact score: Middlesbrough 2-1 West Bromwich. Score prognosis involves high uncertainty. Bet calmly.
Where to watch Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich
Check out where to watch the live match between West Bromwich and Middlesbrough:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Middlesbrough and West Bromwich
The line-ups for Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich in the English Championship are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Middlesbrough Football and Athletic Company (1986) Limited line-up
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5
Alfie Jones
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6
Sebastian Berhalter
Midfielder
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11
Morgan Whittaker
Forward
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12
Luke Ayling
Defender
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14
Myles Peart-Harris
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16
Jeremy Sarmiento
Forward
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17
Maximilian Arfsten
Forward
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19
Leo Castledine
Midfielder
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22
Kyle Joseph
Forward
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30
Neto Borges
Defender
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31
Solomon Brynn
Goalkeeper
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
West Bromwich Albion Football Club Limited line-up
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2
Chris Mepham
Defender
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6
George Campbell
Defender
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9
Barney Stewart
Forward
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11
Jimmy Jay Morgan
Forward
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13
Matt Ingram
Goalkeeper
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17
Ousmane Diakite
Midfielder
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20
Rabby Nzingoula
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21
Isaac Price
Midfielder
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22
Conor Townsend
Defender
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28
Alex Williams
Defender
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29
Harry Whitwell
Midfielder
The West Bromwich starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich
Match: Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich
Tournament: English Championship 2026/27
Date: 29/08/2026
Time: 12:30 (Brasília time)
Venue: Riverside Stadium
Broadcast: none scheduled
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