Result
4:0
24/01/2026 at 07:30 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
- Championship - Round 29
- Referee: Madley A. (Eng)
- Where to Watch on TV:
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 United-kingdom | Sky Sports+ |
 Usa | CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ |
Match Stats
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| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 2.83 | 0.40 |
| Ball possession |
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| 67% | 33% |
| Total shots |
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| 16 | 4 |
| Shots on target |
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| 8 | 1 |
| Big chances |
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| 4 | 1 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 8 | 3 |
| Passes |
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| 90% (487/542) | 77% (203/263) |
| Yellow cards |
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| 0 | 2 |
| Red cards |
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| 0 | 1 |
| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 2.83 | 0.40 |
| xG on target (xGOT) |
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| 2.35 | 0.38 |
| Total shots |
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| 16 | 4 |
| Shots on target |
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| 8 | 1 |
| Shots off target |
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| 4 | 1 |
| Blocked shots |
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| 4 | 2 |
| Shots inside the box |
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| 8 | 4 |
| Shots outside the box |
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| 8 | 0 |
| Hit the woodwork |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Big chances |
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| 4 | 1 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 8 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box |
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| 24 | 6 |
| Accurate through passes |
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| 4 | 0 |
| Offsides |
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| 3 | 1 |
| Free kicks |
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| 19 | 11 |
| Passes |
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| 90% (487/542) | 77% (203/263) |
| Long passes |
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| 50% (18/36) | 37% (19/51) |
| Passes in final third |
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| 83% (129/155) | 50% (26/52) |
| Crosses |
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| 18% (3/17) | 14% (1/7) |
| Expected assists (xA) |
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| 1.42 | 0.16 |
| Throw ins |
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| 19 | 8 |
| Fouls |
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| 11 | 19 |
| Tackles |
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| 85% (11/13) | 56% (14/25) |
| Duels won |
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| 47 | 56 |
| Clearances |
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| 8 | 23 |
| Interceptions |
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| 3 | 11 |
| Errors leading to shot |
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| 1 | 1 |
| Errors leading to goal |
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| 0 | 2 |
| Goalkeeper saves |
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| 1 | 4 |
| xGOT faced |
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| 0.38 | 2.35 |
| Goals prevented |
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| 0.38 | -1.65 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Half (3 - 0)
- 9', 1 - 0, Browne A. ⚽, Targett M. (A),
- 26', Whiteman B. 🟨,
- 28', 2 - 0, Conway T. ⚽, Ayling L. (A),
- 42', 3 - 0, Whittaker M. ⚽,
- 2nd Half (1 - 0)
- 50', Storey J. 🟥,
- 54', 4 - 0, Conway T. ⚽,
- 58', Devine A. ↓, Frokjaer-Jensen M. ↑,
- 58', Whiteman B. ↓, Thompson J. ↑,
- 58', Dobbin L. ↓, Small T. ↑,
- 60', Targett M. ↓, Silvera S. ↑,
- 61', Morris A. ↓, Burgzorg D. ↑,
- 61', Conway T. ↓, Gilbert A. ↑,
- 74', Hackney H. ↓, McGree R. ↑,
- 76', Jebbison D. ↓, Smith M. ↑,
- 76', Lewis J. ↓, Vukcevic A. ↑,
- 83', Thompson J. 🟨,
- 85', Malanda A. ↓, Munroe F. ↑,
Chances of winning
Middlesbrough
61.5% | Draw
22.8% | Preston North End
15.7% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Middlesbrough has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+4.9%)Preston North End has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-2.8%)ML Model estimates a lower probability for Middlesbrough than the current prediction. (-3.4%)ML Model estimates a higher probability for Preston North End than the current prediction. (+2.3%)
Middlesbrough - Preston North End Odds
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X |
2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now
(Initially) |
1.55 ↓
(1.67) |
4.16 ↑
(3.79) |
6.01 ↑
(5.1) |
5%
(5.9%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 2.75
What is the prediction for Middlesbrough - Preston North End?
Users Predictions:
24 users predict this event. Middlesbrough will win (votes: 18 - 75%). Preston will win (votes: 1 - 4.2%). It will Tie (votes: 5 - 20.8%).
Confidence interval (95%) for Middlesbrough: 57.7% – 92.3%.Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:- AH -0.5 - Middlesbrough (1.53) (votes: 2 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
- AH -0.75 - Middlesbrough (1.64) (votes: 2 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
- AH -1 - Middlesbrough (1.86) (votes: 2 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
- AH -1.25 - Middlesbrough (2.13) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
- O/U 2.5 - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): Middlesbrough will win (6 of 8 users predict this - 75%) 🥈 Silver Tip.Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 15 Selected Experts predict this event. Middlesbrough (votes: 13 - 86.7%). Tie (votes: 2 - 13.3%). The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:0.
Preview Facts
- One of today’s top clashes will feature two teams fighting for the top spots (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ Premier League and 6 in the zone Promotion ~ Championship (Play Offs: Semi~finals)).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Middlesbrough won 1.
- Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.
- Middlesbrough may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
- Recently, Middlesbrough has had a series of away games.
- Recently, Preston has had a series of home games.
- In this match, Middlesbrough is the team to beat.
- There will not play in Middlesbrough: Bangura A.
(Injury)
Brittain C.
(Inactive)
Edmundson G.
(Injury)
Jones A.
(Injury)
Lenihan D.
(Achilles Tendon Injury)
McGree R.
(Injury)
Sene M. K.
(Inactive)
Strelec D.
(Inactive)
- There will not play in Preston: Brady R.
(Calf Injury)
Osmajic M.
(Red Card)
Vukcevic A.
(Inactive)
- There are questionable in Preston: Hughes A.
(Inactive)
Iversen D.
(Inactive)
- In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Middlesbrough won 7 matches, drew 6 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 30:26. (average 1.5:1.3).
- Including home matches between the teams, Middlesbrough won 4 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 15:6. (average 1.7:0.7).
How many head-to-head matches has Middlesbrough won against Preston North End?
Middlesbrough has won 2 of their last 7 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Preston North End won against Middlesbrough?
Preston North End has won 3 of their last 7 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Middlesbrough - Preston North End were as follows:
13.09.2025
Preston North End
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Middlesbrough
2:2
25.01.2025
Preston North End
-
Middlesbrough
2:1
14.09.2024
Middlesbrough
-
Preston North End
1:1
14.02.2024
Preston North End
-
Middlesbrough
2:1
28.11.2023
Middlesbrough
-
Preston North End
4:0
Latest results of Middlesbrough
Latest results of Preston North End
English League Championship Table
2025/26 | | Pl | W | D | L | | Diff | Pts |
| 1 | Coventry | 42 | 25 | 10 | 7 | 84:42 | 42 | 85 |
| 2 | Ipswich | 40 | 21 | 12 | 7 | 71:40 | 31 | 75 |
| 3 | Millwall | 42 | 21 | 10 | 11 | 56:47 | 9 | 73 |
| 4 | Middlesbrough | 42 | 20 | 12 | 10 | 62:42 | 20 | 72 |
| 5 | Southampton | 41 | 19 | 12 | 10 | 70:50 | 20 | 69 |
| 6 | Hull | 42 | 20 | 8 | 14 | 64:60 | 4 | 68 |
| 7 | Wrexham | 42 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 63:60 | 3 | 64 |
| 8 | Derby | 42 | 18 | 9 | 15 | 61:53 | 8 | 63 |
| 9 | Norwich | 42 | 17 | 7 | 18 | 55:50 | 5 | 58 |
| 10 | Bristol City | 42 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 52:51 | 1 | 58 |
| 11 | QPR | 42 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 58:63 | -5 | 58 |
| 12 | Watford | 42 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 52:51 | 1 | 57 |
| 13 | Preston | 42 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 50:53 | -3 | 57 |
| 14 | Swansea | 42 | 16 | 9 | 17 | 50:54 | -4 | 57 |
| 15 | Birmingham | 42 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 51:52 | -1 | 56 |
| 16 | Stoke | 42 | 15 | 10 | 17 | 49:46 | 3 | 55 |
| 17 | Sheffield Utd | 42 | 16 | 6 | 20 | 59:59 | 0 | 54 |
| 18 | Charlton | 42 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 39:51 | -12 | 49 |
| 19 | Blackburn | 42 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 38:50 | -12 | 48 |
| 20 | West Brom | 42 | 11 | 13 | 18 | 42:56 | -14 | 46 |
| 21 | Portsmouth | 41 | 11 | 12 | 18 | 41:57 | -16 | 45 |
| 22 | Oxford Utd | 42 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 41:54 | -13 | 44 |
| 23 | Leicester | 42 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 54:64 | -10 | 41 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed ✔ | 42 | 1 | 11 | 30 | 25:82 | -57 | -4 |
Promotion ~ Premier League
Promotion ~ Championship (Play Offs: Semi~finals)
Relegation ~ League One
Clinched Spots for Teams
Sheffield Wed is Relegated to League One
