Middlesbrough vs Preston North End: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 March

Middlesbrough

D W W L L

4th place in England Championship

4-0

18/03/2023 08:00

Preston North End

W L L D L

12th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Middlesbrough vs Preston North End on 18 March 2023 (kick-off: 08:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Middlesbrough vs Preston North End preview before placing your bet.

Middlesbrough are currently 4th with 75 points after 46 matches.
Preston North End sit 12th with 63 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Middlesbrough to win with probability 61%.
Head-to-head history favors Preston North End, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Middlesbrough have 2 wins, while 0 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

08:00

2023-03-18

Middlesbrough vs Preston North End - Prediction & Odds

Middlesbrough

Preston North End

2023-03-18 08:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/03/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Burnley	101	46	29	14	3	87	35	52
02 Sheffield United	91	46	28	7	11	73	39	34
03 Luton Town	80	46	21	17	8	57	39	18
04 Middlesbrough	75	46	22	9	15	84	56	28
05 Coventry City	70	46	18	16	12	58	46	12
06 Sunderland A.F.C	69	46	18	15	13	68	55	13
07 Blackburn Rovers	69	46	20	9	17	52	54	-2
08 Millwall	68	46	19	11	16	57	50	7
09 West Bromwich(WBA)	66	46	18	12	16	59	53	6
10 Swansea City	66	46	18	12	16	68	64	4
11 Watford	63	46	16	15	15	56	53	3
12 Preston North End	63	46	17	12	17	45	59	-14
13 Norwich City	62	46	17	11	18	57	54	3
14 Bristol City	59	46	15	14	17	55	56	-1
15 Hull City	58	46	14	16	16	51	61	-10
16 Stoke City	53	46	14	11	21	55	54	1
17 Birmingham City	53	46	14	11	21	47	58	-11
18 Huddersfield Town	53	46	14	11	21	47	62	-15
19 Rotherham United	50	46	11	17	18	49	60	-11
20 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	50	46	13	11	22	44	71	-27
21 Cardiff City	49	46	13	10	23	41	58	-17
22 Reading	44	46	13	11	22	46	68	-22
23 Blackpool	44	46	11	11	24	48	72	-24
24 Wigan Athletic	42	46	10	15	21	38	65	-27

Head To Head

29/10/2022 07:00

Preston North End

2 - 1

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

07/05/2022 04:30

Preston North End

4 - 1

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

23/11/2021 12:45

Middlesbrough

1 - 2

Preston North End

ENG LCH

16/03/2021 12:00

Middlesbrough

2 - 0

Preston North End

ENG LCH

09/12/2020 12:00

Preston North End

3 - 0

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

01/01/2020 08:00

Preston North End

0 - 2

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

Middlesbrough

33%

Draw

Preston North End

67%

Middlesbrough Last 6 matches

04/03/2023 08:00

Middlesbrough 5 - 0 Reading ENG LCH

25/02/2023 08:00

West Bromwich(WBA) 2 - 0 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

18/02/2023 08:00

Middlesbrough 3 - 1 Queens Park Rangers (QPR) ENG LCH

15/02/2023 13:00

Sheffield United 1 - 3 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

11/02/2023 08:00

Cardiff City 1 - 3 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

04/02/2023 08:00

Middlesbrough 3 - 0 Blackpool ENG LCH

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Preston North End

04/03/2023 08:00

Watford 0 - 0 Preston North End ENG LCH

28/02/2023 12:45

Preston North End 0 - 0 Coventry City ENG LCH

25/02/2023 08:00

Preston North End 2 - 1 Wigan Athletic ENG LCH

18/02/2023 08:00

Hull City 0 - 0 Preston North End ENG LCH

15/02/2023 12:45

Preston North End 1 - 1 Luton Town ENG LCH

11/02/2023 08:00

Burnley 3 - 0 Preston North End ENG LCH

Win

17%

Draw

67%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

202

Avg. per game

0.67

Conceded

172

Avg. per game

0.57

Scored

151

Avg. per game

0.50

Conceded

173

Avg. per game

0.58

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

147 (49%)153 (51%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

117 (39%)183 (61%)

Middlesbrough

Recent matches

Preston North End

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

/Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Middlesbrough

Preston North End

Shots

Middlesbrough

Total shots

13.04 avg / game

Blocked

1053 total

Avg. 4.26

Preston North End

Total shots

10.46 avg / game

Blocked

767 total

Avg. 3.18

Middlesbrough Pass Preston North End

Total passes

126851

Avg. 479 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

54%

Total passes

98555

Avg. 375 / game

Accurate

72%

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Middlesbrough

300

Played games

Preston North End

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.28

Clean sheets

0.28

5.79

1737

Corners

1276

4.25

19.87

5962

Throw-ins

6087

20.29

1.77

532

Offsides

518

1.73

2.16

649

GK saves

758

2.53

Middlesbrough

DISCIPLINARY

Preston North End

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.58

473

580

1.93

0.04

0.06

9.07

2721

Fouls

3174

10.58

12.74

3821

Tackles

4198

13.99

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How We Build the Middlesbrough vs Preston North End Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Middlesbrough vs Preston North End on 18 March 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Middlesbrough vs Preston North End Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Middlesbrough's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Preston North End's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England Championship standings and the England Championship form table to understand exactly where Middlesbrough and Preston North End sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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