Middlesbrough vs Preston North End: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 24 January

Middlesbrough

D L D W W

5th place in England Championship

4-0

24/01/2026 08:30

Preston North End

D W L L W

14th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Middlesbrough vs Preston North End on 24 January 2026 (kick-off: 08:30) 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 5th with 80 points after 46 matches.
Preston North End sit 14th with 60 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Middlesbrough to win with probability 59%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Middlesbrough and Preston North End have each won 2 of the last 6 meetings, while 2 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

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Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

08:30

2026-01-24

Middlesbrough vs Preston North End - Prediction & Odds

Middlesbrough

Preston North End

2026-01-24 08:30

STANDINGS UP TO 24/01/2026

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

01 Coventry City	95	46	28	11	7	97	45	52
02 Ipswich Town	84	46	23	15	8	80	47	33
03 Millwall	83	46	24	11	11	64	49	15
04 Southampton	80	46	22	14	10	82	56	26
05 Middlesbrough	80	46	22	14	10	72	47	25
06 Hull City	73	46	21	10	15	70	66	4
07 Wrexham	71	46	19	14	13	69	65	4
08 Derby County	69	46	20	9	17	67	59	8
09 Norwich City	65	46	19	8	19	63	56	7
10 Birmingham City	64	46	17	13	16	57	56	1
11 Swansea City	64	46	18	10	18	57	59	-2
12 Bristol City	62	46	17	11	18	59	59	0
13 Sheffield United	60	46	18	6	22	66	66	0
14 Preston North End	60	46	15	15	16	55	62	-7
15 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	58	46	16	10	20	61	73	-12
16 Watford	57	46	14	15	17	53	65	-12
17 Stoke City	55	46	15	10	21	51	56	-5
18 Portsmouth	55	46	14	13	19	49	64	-15
19 Charlton Athletic	53	46	13	14	19	44	58	-14
20 Blackburn Rovers	52	46	13	13	20	42	56	-14
21 West Bromwich(WBA)	51	46	13	14	19	48	58	-10
22 Oxford United	47	46	11	14	21	45	59	-14
23 Leicester City	46	46	12	16	18	58	68	-10
24 Sheffield Wednesday	0	46	2	12	32	29	89	-60

Head To Head

13/09/2025 07:30

Preston North End

2 - 2

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

25/01/2025 11:00

Preston North End

2 - 1

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

14/09/2024 10:00

Middlesbrough

1 - 1

Preston North End

ENG LCH

14/02/2024 15:45

Preston North End

2 - 1

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

28/11/2023 15:45

Middlesbrough

4 - 0

Preston North End

ENG LCH

18/03/2023 11:00

Middlesbrough

4 - 0

Preston North End

ENG LCH

Middlesbrough

33%

Draw

33%

Preston North End

33%

Middlesbrough Last 6 matches

21/01/2026 16:00

Stoke City 1 - 2 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

16/01/2026 16:00

West Bromwich(WBA) 2 - 3 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

10/01/2026 11:00

Fulham 3 - 1 Middlesbrough ENG FAC

04/01/2026 11:00

Middlesbrough 4 - 0 Southampton ENG LCH

01/01/2026 11:00

Derby County 1 - 0 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

29/12/2025 15:45

Middlesbrough 0 - 1 Hull City ENG LCH

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Preston North End

20/01/2026 15:45

Preston North End 0 - 3 Hull City ENG LCH

17/01/2026 11:00

Preston North End 0 - 1 Derby County ENG LCH

09/01/2026 15:30

Preston North End 0 - 1 Wigan Athletic ENG FAC

04/01/2026 11:00

Bristol City 0 - 2 Preston North End ENG LCH

01/01/2026 11:00

Preston North End 3 - 0 Sheffield Wednesday ENG LCH

29/12/2025 15:45

Wrexham 2 - 1 Preston North End ENG LCH

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

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 24 January 2026 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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