Preston North End and Middlesbrough face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Championship season. The game takes place at Deepdale Stadium on Saturday, 13/09/2025, at 12:30 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Preston North End vs Middlesbrough, 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 Preston North End vs Middlesbrough

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APWin Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals

APWin experts have analyzed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

👉 Our prediction is: Preston North End to win the 1st half

While the half-time market is not a particularly popular betting market, it does provide a good deal of value. And this is true for Preston North End vs Middlesbrough, where we have Preston North End to win the first half as our best bet.

Preston North End has been quite a fast starter at home as they quickly put the pressure on their visitors in the opening minutes. That strategy should lead to a Preston North End taking an advantage into half-time.

👉 Our prediction is: Preston North End to win

Preston North End to win is our top betting tip for this upcoming match against Middlesbrough. Preston North End's odds in the online betting sites have them heavily favoured at home, where they have been quite strong all season.

And our expert analysts fancy their chances as well given their current form and overall statistics.

Preston North End preview

Preston North End comes into the match having played 4 games in the Championship so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.75 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 3 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses.

Preston North End's attack has scored 7 goals during this period. Out of this total, 4 goals were scored in the Championship, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.17.

The offense system of Preston North End is led by Milutin Osmajić as the top scorer of the season. The nationality.montenegro forward has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Thierr Small, who has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 0.75 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 6 goals conceded in 6 matches, resulting in an average of 1.

Middlesbrough preview

On the other hand, Middlesbrough comes into the match having played 4 games in the Championship so far. They have recorded 4 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 3 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 4 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses.

Middlesbrough's attack has scored 7 goals during this period. Out of this total, 7 goals were scored in the Championship, averaging 1.75 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.4.

The offense system of Middlesbrough is led by Tommy Conway as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 2 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Morgan Whittaker, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 0.25 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 5 goals conceded in 5 matches, resulting in an average of 1.

Head to head: Preston North End vs Middlesbrough 

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Home Team

Preston North End Team Logo

Preston North End

England - Championship

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W W W D

1.75

Home W W W

3

Away L D D

0.5

Away Team

Middlesbrough Team Logo

Middlesbrough

England - Championship

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W W W W

3

Home W W W

3

Away W W W

3

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