Middlesbrough vs Southampton: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 09 May

Middlesbrough

D L D W W

5th place in England Championship

0-0

09/05/2026 07:30

Southampton

W W W D D

4th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Middlesbrough vs Southampton on 09 May 2026 (kick-off: 07:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Middlesbrough vs Southampton preview before placing your bet.

Middlesbrough will face Southampton in England Championship on May 9, 2026 at 07:30.
Middlesbrough are currently 5th with 80 points after 46 matches.
Southampton sit 4th with 80 points from 46 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.17.

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

07:30

2026-05-09

Middlesbrough vs Southampton - Prediction & Odds

Middlesbrough

Southampton

2026-05-09 07:30

STANDINGS UP TO 09/05/2026

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

04/01/2026 11:00

Middlesbrough

4 - 0

Southampton

ENG LCH

27/09/2025 10:00

Southampton

1 - 1

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

29/03/2024 11:00

Southampton

1 - 1

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

23/09/2023 10:00

Middlesbrough

2 - 1

Southampton

ENG LCH

13/05/2017 10:00

Middlesbrough

1 - 2

Southampton

ENG PR

11/12/2016 10:15

Southampton

1 - 0

Middlesbrough

ENG PR

Middlesbrough

50%

Draw

33%

Southampton

17%

Middlesbrough Last 6 matches

02/05/2026 07:30

Wrexham 2 - 2 Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

25/04/2026 07:30

Middlesbrough 5 - 1 Watford

ENG LCH

22/04/2026 14:45

Middlesbrough 1 - 0 Sheffield Wednesday

ENG LCH

19/04/2026 07:00

Ipswich Town 2 - 2 Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

11/04/2026 10:00

Middlesbrough 0 - 1 Portsmouth

ENG LCH

06/04/2026 12:30

Swansea City 2 - 2 Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Southampton

02/05/2026 07:30

Preston North End 1 - 3 Southampton

ENG LCH

28/04/2026 14:45

Southampton 2 - 2 Ipswich Town

ENG LCH

25/04/2026 12:15

Manchester City 2 - 1 Southampton

ENG FAC

21/04/2026 14:45

Southampton 2 - 2 Bristol City

ENG LCH

18/04/2026 10:00

Swansea City 1 - 2 Southampton

ENG LCH

14/04/2026 15:00

Southampton 3 - 0 Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Played games

Middlesbrough

Southampton

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.42

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.75

Scored

Avg. per game

1.63

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.83

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 24 home matches

YesNo

17 (71%)7 (29%)

In last 24 home matches

NoYes

20 (83%)4 (17%)

Middlesbrough

Recent matches

Southampton

Under /Over

(54%)13 11(46%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(75%)18 6(25%)

Under /Over

(25%)6 18(75%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)10 14(58%)

Under /Over

(38%)9 15(62%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)10 14(58%)

/Yes

(46%)11 13(54%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(54%)13 11(46%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Middlesbrough

Southampton

Shots

Middlesbrough

Total shots

17.29 avg / game

Blocked

156 total

Avg. 6.78

Southampton

Total shots

15.79 avg / game

Blocked

114 total

Avg. 4.96

Middlesbrough Pass Southampton

Total passes

12511

Avg. 521 / game

Accurate

85%

Ball possession

60%

Total passes

11966

Avg. 499 / game

Accurate

85%

Ball possession

58%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Middlesbrough

Played games

Southampton

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.42

Clean sheets

0.42

7.79

187

Corners

155

6.46

19.96

479

Throw-ins

450

18.75

1.50

Offsides

1.38

2.08

GK saves

2.54

Middlesbrough

DISCIPLINARY

Southampton

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.00

1.67

0.00

0.00

9.17

220

Fouls

234

9.75

9.29

223

Tackles

220

9.17

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How We Build the Middlesbrough vs Southampton Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Middlesbrough vs Southampton on 09 May 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 Southampton 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 Southampton'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 Southampton sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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