Middlesbrough vs Watford: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 28 January

Middlesbrough

D W W L L

4th place in England Championship

2 - 0

28/01/2023 11:00

Watford

D W L L D

11th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Middlesbrough vs Watford on 28 January 2023 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Middlesbrough vs Watford preview before placing your bet.

Middlesbrough are currently 4th with 75 points after 46 matches.
Watford sit 11th with 63 points from 46 matches.

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

STANDINGS UP TO 28/01/2023

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

Middlesbrough Last 6 matches

25/07/2026 19:00

Middlesbrough 1 - 3 Huddersfield Town International Club Friendly

18/07/2026 21:00

Celtic FC 1 - 1 Middlesbrough International Club Friendly

23/05/2026 21:30

Hull City 1 - 0 Middlesbrough England Championship

13/05/2026 02:00

Southampton 1 - 1 Middlesbrough England Championship

09/05/2026 18:30

Middlesbrough 0 - 0 Southampton England Championship

02/05/2026 18:30

Wrexham 2 - 2 Middlesbrough England Championship

Win

Draw

67%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Watford

30/07/2026 01:30

Watford 0 - 1 Fiorentina International Club Friendly

25/07/2026 20:15

Watford 3 - 0 Hansa Rostock International Club Friendly

15/07/2026 01:45

Barnet 2 - 2 Watford International Club Friendly

11/07/2026 21:00

Boreham Wood 2 - 1 Watford International Club Friendly

02/05/2026 18:30

Watford 0 - 4 Coventry City England Championship

25/04/2026 18:30

Middlesbrough 5 - 1 Watford England Championship

Win

17%

Draw

17%

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

158

Avg. per game

0.53

Conceded

196

Avg. per game

0.65

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

147 (49%)153 (51%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

123 (41%)177 (59%)

Middlesbrough

Recent matches

Watford

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

(47%)21 24(53%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

/Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Middlesbrough

Watford

Shots

Middlesbrough

Total shots

13.04 avg / game

Blocked

1053 total

Avg. 4.26

Watford

Total shots

11.91 avg / game

Blocked

818 total

Avg. 3.41

Middlesbrough Pass Watford

Total passes

126851

Avg. 479 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

54%

Total passes

111211

Avg. 417 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Middlesbrough

300

Played games

Watford

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.28

Clean sheets

0.28

5.79

1737

Corners

1497

4.99

19.87

5962

Throw-ins

5827

19.42

1.77

532

Offsides

428

1.43

2.16

649

GK saves

777

2.59

Middlesbrough

DISCIPLINARY

Watford

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.58

473

565

1.88

0.04

0.07

9.07

2721

Fouls

3254

10.85

12.74

3821

Tackles

4019

13.40

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How We Build the Middlesbrough vs Watford Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Middlesbrough vs Watford on 28 January 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 Watford 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 Watford'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 Watford sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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