Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 29/08
England - EFL Championship
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.
See where to watch, who the managers should send onto the pitch and the prediction for Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich.
Prediction for Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich
Double Chance: Middlesbrough or Draw
Market: Double Chance: Middlesbrough or Draw · @ 1.20
Confidence
75%
Last updated: 29-08-2026
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))
- 17/10/2026MiddlesbroughCardiff CityD2217/10/2026ChampionshipMiddlesbrough
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Cardiff City2 - 2D - 13/10/2026Stoke CityMiddlesbroughW2313/10/2026ChampionshipStoke City
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Middlesbrough2 - 3W - 10/10/2026MiddlesbroughWolverhamptonW1010/10/2026ChampionshipMiddlesbrough
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Wolverhampton1 - 0W - 19/09/2026Birmingham CityMiddlesbroughD2219/09/2026ChampionshipBirmingham City
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Middlesbrough2 - 2D - 15/09/2026MiddlesbroughMillwallD2215/09/2026ChampionshipMiddlesbrough
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Millwall2 - 2D
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))
- 17/10/2026West BromwichBlackburn RoversW3217/10/2026ChampionshipWest Bromwich
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Blackburn Rovers3 - 2W - 13/10/2026WrexhamWest BromwichW1213/10/2026ChampionshipWrexham
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West Bromwich1 - 2W - 10/10/2026West BromwichBirmingham CityL0110/10/2026ChampionshipWest Bromwich
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Birmingham City0 - 1L - 20/09/2026WolverhamptonWest BromwichL1020/09/2026ChampionshipWolverhampton
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West Bromwich1 - 0L - 12/09/2026West BromwichQueens Park RangersD1112/09/2026ChampionshipWest Bromwich
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Queens Park Rangers1 - 1D
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
Home
West Bromwich
Away
Points & Results
- PPG1.503
- 50%Wins100%
- 50%First to Score50%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game1.502.50
- Conceded/game1.501
- xG2.361.25
- xGA1.011.70
Trends
- 100%Both Score100%
- 0%Clean Sheet0%
- 0%Failed to Score0%
More tips for Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich
In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich in the EFL Championship:
Our prediction is: Middlesbrough to win the 1st half
Our top betting tip for the Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich match is Middlesbrough to win the first half. While the half-time market is not one of the more well-known betting markets, it often offers better value odds than wins over 90 minutes.
We see this value in Middlesbrough, which has been in impressive form at home and regularly gets out to quick starts. They should have a favourable matchup against West Bromwich, who have had their share of struggles of late.
Our prediction is: Both teams to score
Our betting recommendation for this game is for the BTTS (Both Teams to Score) market. The reason: this matchup has all the ingredients to be action-packed. With that, the odds offered by betting platforms are attractive, and this is the typical opportunity that cannot go unnoticed.
So let's hope that Middlesbrough and West Bromwich both find the back of the net.
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
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
West Bromwich Albion Football Club Limited line-up
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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