Preston North End vs Middlesbrough — Free Prediction & Stats

📍 Championship, England
🕒 Saturday 13th September, 12:30 BST

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Our Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners

Preston North End (30% home wins) hold a slight edge over Middlesbrough on the road (50% away wins), but the difference is minimal. View our Home Win, Away Win and Draw stats for more context.

Middlesbrough have a strong trend for high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 Goals in 80%), while Preston North End are lower at home (50%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Middlesbrough regularly see both teams score in away matches (70%), while Preston North End are lower at home (40%). The visitors' tendency to be involved in goal-heavy games supports BTTS – Yes.

Preston North End regularly reach high corner totals at home (70%), while Middlesbrough are lower on the road (50%). The home side may drive the game to Over 9.5 Corners.

Our Prediction: Over 8.5 Corners — Preston North End see 9+ corners in 70% of home games, Middlesbrough in 60% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

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League Table

The full Championship table for the 2025/2026 season, with Preston North End (9th) and Middlesbrough (1st) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Championship 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Coventry City 42 25 10 7 84:42 +42 85
2 Ipswich Town 40 21 12 7 71:40 +31 75
3 Millwall 42 21 10 11 56:47 +9 73
4 Middlesbrough A 42 20 12 10 62:42 +20 72
5 Southampton 41 19 12 10 70:50 +20 69
6 Hull City 42 20 8 14 64:60 +4 68
7 Wrexham 42 17 13 12 63:60 +3 64
8 Derby County 42 18 9 15 61:53 +8 63
9 Norwich City 42 17 7 18 55:50 +5 58
10 Bristol City 42 16 10 16 52:51 +1 58
11 Queens Park Rangers 42 16 10 16 58:63 -5 58
12 Preston North End H 42 14 15 13 50:53 -3 57
13 Swansea City 42 16 9 17 50:54 -4 57
14 Watford 42 14 15 13 52:51 +1 57
15 Birmingham City 42 15 11 16 51:52 -1 56
16 Stoke City 42 15 10 17 49:46 +3 55
17 Sheffield United 42 16 6 20 59:59 0 54
18 Charlton Athletic 42 12 13 17 39:51 -12 49
19 Blackburn Rovers 42 12 12 18 38:50 -12 48
20 Leicester City 42 11 14 17 54:64 -10 47
21 West Bromwich Albion 42 11 13 18 42:56 -14 46
22 Portsmouth 41 11 12 18 41:57 -16 45
23 Oxford United 42 10 14 18 41:54 -13 44
24 Sheffield Wednesday 42 1 11 30 25:82 -57 14

Team Form

Preston North End have lost 50% of their home matches this season, while Middlesbrough have been more resilient on the road (30% losses). The visitors may have a slight edge in consistency.

Preston North End (Home Form) Middlesbrough (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 3 (30%) 5 (50%)
Drawn 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Lost 5 (50%) 3 (30%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Middlesbrough regularly see both teams score in away matches (70%), while Preston North End are lower at home (40%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

Preston North End (Home Form) Middlesbrough (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 4 (40%) 7 (70%)

Match Goals

Middlesbrough regularly feature in high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 in 80%), while Preston North End are lower at home (50%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Over Goals

Preston North End (Home Form) Middlesbrough (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals 7 (70%) 8 (80%)
Over 2.5 Goals 5 (50%) 8 (80%)
Over 3.5 Goals 3 (30%) 6 (60%)

Under Goals

Preston North End (Home Form) Middlesbrough (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Under 1.5 Goals 3 (30%) 2 (20%)
Under 2.5 Goals 5 (50%) 2 (20%)
Under 3.5 Goals 7 (70%) 4 (40%)

Team Goals

Preston North End have scored 2+ goals in 20% of home games this season, Middlesbrough in 30% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Preston North End (Home Form) Middlesbrough (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 6 (60%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 3 (30%) 6 (60%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 2 (20%) 3 (30%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Goals Conceded

Preston North End (Home Form) Middlesbrough (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 8 (80%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goal Totals

Preston North End (Home Form) Middlesbrough (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 11 (1.1 avg) 18 (1.8 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 14 (1.4 avg) 14 (1.4 avg)

Match Corners

Preston North End regularly reach high corner counts at home (70%), while Middlesbrough are lower on the road (60%). The home side are likely to dominate the corner count in this fixture.

Preston North End (Home Form) Middlesbrough (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 9 (90%) 7 (70%)
Over 8.5 Corners 7 (70%) 6 (60%)
Over 9.5 Corners 7 (70%) 5 (50%)
Over 10.5 Corners 7 (70%) 5 (50%)
Over 11.5 Corners 6 (60%) 4 (40%)
Over 12.5 Corners 5 (50%) 3 (30%)

Team Corners

Preston North End have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 30% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 50% of home matches.

Middlesbrough have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 50% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 10% of away matches.

Corners Won

Preston North End (Home Form) Middlesbrough (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 5 (50%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 5 (50%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 3 (30%) 5 (50%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 5 (50%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 3 (30%)

Corners Conceded

Preston North End (Home Form) Middlesbrough (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 9 (90%) 3 (30%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 8 (80%) 2 (20%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 5 (50%) 1 (10%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 0 (0%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Preston North End and Middlesbrough. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

25th Jan, 2025
Preston North End
2 – 1 HT: 1-0
Middlesbrough
Corners 6–4 Cards 3–1 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
14th Sep, 2024
Middlesbrough
1 – 1 HT: 1-1
Preston North End
Corners 9–2 Cards 0–5 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
14th Feb, 2024
Preston North End
2 – 1 HT: 1-0
Middlesbrough
Corners 2–7 Cards 1–1 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
28th Nov, 2023
Middlesbrough
4 – 0 HT: 3-0
Preston North End
Corners 7–3 Cards 0–2 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
18th Mar, 2023
Middlesbrough
4 – 0 HT: 1-0
Preston North End
Corners 7–4 Cards 4–6 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
29th Oct, 2022
Preston North End
2 – 1 HT: 1-1
Middlesbrough
Corners 2–4 Cards 3–3 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
7th May, 2022
Preston North End
4 – 1 HT: 2-0
Middlesbrough
Corners 7–0 Cards 3–7 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
23rd Nov, 2021
Middlesbrough
1 – 2 HT: 1-0
Preston North End
Corners 11–4 Cards 0–4 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
16th Mar, 2021
Middlesbrough
2 – 0 HT: 1-0
Preston North End
Corners 2–2 Cards 1–2 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
9th Dec, 2020
Preston North End
3 – 0 HT: 0-0
Middlesbrough
Corners 0–4 Cards 0–1 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Preston North End vs Middlesbrough across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Preston North End 3.12
Draw 3.3
Middlesbrough 2.3

Half Time Result

Preston North End 3.86
Draw 2.19
Middlesbrough 3

Double Chance

Preston North End or Draw 1.6
Preston North End or Middlesbrough 1.34
Draw or Middlesbrough 1.38

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.81
No 1.9

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.31
Over 2.5 2.1
Over 3.5 3.9
Under 1.5 3.31
Under 2.5 1.72
Under 3.5 1.2

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.42
Over 1.5 3

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.5
Over 9.5 1.51
Over 10.5 2.09
Over 11.5 2.34

Preston North End Goals

Over 0.5 1.44
Over 1.5 2.75
Over 2.5 7.7

Middlesbrough Goals

Over 0.5 1.25
Over 1.5 2.51
Over 2.5 5.5

Today's Football Acca

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⚽ Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
  • Manchester City U21 vs Norwich City U21 19:00 BST | Premier League 2 Division One, England Manchester City U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/9 home matches this season · Norwich City U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/9 away matches this season · Odds: 1.22
    89% combined
  • Crewe Alexandra U21 vs Queens Park Rangers U21 13:00 BST | Professional Development League, England Crewe Alexandra U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 10/13 home matches this season · Queens Park Rangers U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/13 away matches this season · Odds: 1.3
    81% combined
  • Sheffield United U21 vs Bristol City U21 14:00 BST | Professional Development League, England Sheffield United U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/12 home matches this season · Bristol City U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/13 away matches this season · Odds: 1.28
    76% combined
  • Newcastle United U21 vs Wolves U21 19:00 BST | Premier League 2 Division One, England Newcastle United U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 7/9 home matches this season · Wolves U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 6/9 away matches this season · Odds: 1.44
    72% combined
Acca odds (approx) 2.92
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Preston North End vs Middlesbrough Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Preston North End vs Middlesbrough?

Over 8.5 Corners — Preston North End see 9+ corners in 70% of home games, Middlesbrough in 60% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

Which team is likely to win, Preston North End or Middlesbrough?

Middlesbrough hold a slight form advantage away (50% wins) over Preston North End at home (30% wins) in Championship. A competitive fixture with the visitors potentially having the edge.

Will both teams score in the match between Preston North End and Middlesbrough?

Possibly — Middlesbrough regularly see both teams score away (70%), while Preston North End are lower at home (40%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Preston North End and Middlesbrough?

Possibly — Middlesbrough regularly feature in high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 in 80%), while Preston North End are lower at home (50%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Preston North End or Middlesbrough?

Middlesbrough have the stronger away scoring record — 2+ goals in 30% of away games compared to Preston North End's 20% at home. The visitors may be the more productive side.

Will there be many corners in the match between Preston North End and Middlesbrough?

Possibly — Preston North End regularly reach high corner counts at home (70%), while Middlesbrough are lower on the road (60%). The home side may drive the corner count in this fixture.

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