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

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 vs Preston North End: Starting Lineups Time : 24/01/2026 08:30

Middlesbrough
4 - 0
Finished
Preston North End
85' event Finley Munroe / Adilson Malanda
74' event Riley Mcgree / Hayden Hackney
61' event Alex Gilbert / Tommy Conway
61' event Delano Burgzorg / Aidan Morris
60' event Samuel Silvera / Matt Targett
54' event Tommy Conway
42' event Morgan Whittaker
28' event Tommy Conway
9' event Alan Browne
event 82' Jordan Thompson
event 76' Michael Smith / Daniel Jebbison
event 76' Andrija Vukcevic / Jamal Lewis
event 59' Thierry Small / Lewis Dobbin
event 58' Mads Frokjaer / Alfie Devine
event 58' Jordan Thompson / Benjamin Whiteman
event 50' Jordan Storey
event 26' Benjamin Whiteman
85' event Finley Munroe / Adilson Malanda
event 82' Jordan Thompson
74' event Riley Mcgree / Hayden Hackney
event 76' Michael Smith / Daniel Jebbison
61' event Alex Gilbert / Tommy Conway
event 76' Andrija Vukcevic / Jamal Lewis
61' event Delano Burgzorg / Aidan Morris
event 59' Thierry Small / Lewis Dobbin
60' event Samuel Silvera / Matt Targett
event 58' Mads Frokjaer / Alfie Devine
54' event Tommy Conway
event 58' Jordan Thompson / Benjamin Whiteman
42' event Morgan Whittaker
event 50' Jordan Storey
28' event Tommy Conway
event 26' Benjamin Whiteman
9' event Alan Browne
Middlesbrough Middlesbrough
Substitutions
#8 Riley Mcgree
#22 Samuel Silvera
#14 Alex Gilbert
#15 Finley Munroe
#10 Delano Burgzorg
#27 Sontje Hansen
#2 Callum Brittain
#33 Jon McLaughlin
#19 Sverre Halseth Nypan
Middlesbrough Middlesbrough Preston North End Preston North End
16Shots4
8Shots on Goal1
11Fouls19
8Corner Kick3
19Free kick11
3Offside1
0Yellow card2
0Red card1
11Aerial23
1Save4
13Successful Tackles14
3Interceptions11
18Long pass19
2Assist0
2Successful center1
4Shots off goal1
6Head Success11
4Blocked2
11Tackle14
10Dribbles8
19Throw-in8
542Passes263
104Attacks59
49Dangerous attacks20
6Corner Kicks(HT)3
4BigChances1
1BigChancesMissed1
8ShotsInsideBox4
8ShotsOutsideBox0
47DuelsWon56
2.83ExpectedGoals0.4
1.92xGOpenPlay0
2.83xGNonPenalty0.4
2.35xGOT0.38
24Touches In Opposition Box6
17AccurateCrosses7
41GroundDuelsWon44
6AerialDuelsWon12
8Clearances23
Preston North End Preston North End
Substitutions
#3 Andrija Vukcevic
#26 Thierry Small
#24 Michael Smith
#15 Jordan Thompson
#10 Mads Frokjaer
#35 Noah Mawene
#34 Kitt Nelson
#6 Liam Lindsay
#13 David Cornell
Commentary
85' Middlesbrough — substitution: Finley Munroe / Adilson Malanda
82' Jordan Thompson - Preston North End receive a yellow card
76' Preston North End — substitution: Michael Smith / Daniel Jebbison
76' Preston North End — substitution: Andrija Vukcevic / Jamal Lewis
74' Middlesbrough — substitution: Riley Mcgree / Hayden Hackney
61' Middlesbrough — substitution: Alex Gilbert / Tommy Conway
61' Middlesbrough — substitution: Delano Burgzorg / Aidan Morris
60' Middlesbrough — substitution: Samuel Silvera / Matt Targett
59' Preston North End — substitution: Thierry Small / Lewis Dobbin
58' Preston North End — substitution: Mads Frokjaer / Alfie Devine
58' Preston North End — substitution: Jordan Thompson / Benjamin Whiteman
54' Goal! Tommy Conway - Middlesbrough
50' Jordan Storey - Preston North End receive a red card
42' Goal! Morgan Whittaker - Middlesbrough
28' Goal! Tommy Conway - Middlesbrough
26' Benjamin Whiteman - Preston North End receive a yellow card
9' Goal! Alan Browne - Middlesbrough

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 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.

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 standings and the 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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