Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich(WBA) Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – December 23

Middlesbrough

W D D L W

8th place in England Championship

1-0

23/12/2023 11:00

West Bromwich(WBA)

D W L L L

5th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich(WBA) on December 23, 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 West Bromwich(WBA) preview before placing for you.

Middlesbrough are currently 8th with 69 points after 46 matches.
West Bromwich(WBA) sit 5th with 75 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Middlesbrough to win with probability 43%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Middlesbrough and West Bromwich(WBA) 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

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

11:00

2023-12-23

Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich(WBA) - Prediction & Odds

Middlesbrough

West Bromwich(WBA)

2023-12-23 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 23/12/2023

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

01 Leicester City	97	46	31	4	11	89	41	48
02 Ipswich Town	96	46	28	12	6	92	57	35
03 Leeds United	90	46	27	9	10	81	43	38
04 Southampton	87	46	26	9	11	87	63	24
05 West Bromwich(WBA)	75	46	21	12	13	70	47	23
06 Norwich City	73	46	21	10	15	79	64	15
07 Hull City	70	46	19	13	14	68	60	8
08 Middlesbrough	69	46	20	9	17	71	62	9
09 Coventry City	64	46	17	13	16	70	59	11
10 Preston North End	63	46	18	9	19	56	67	-11
11 Bristol City	62	46	17	11	18	53	51	2
12 Cardiff City	62	46	19	5	22	53	70	-17
13 Millwall	59	46	16	11	19	45	55	-10
14 Swansea City	57	46	15	12	19	59	65	-6
15 Watford	56	46	13	17	16	61	61	0
16 Sunderland A.F.C	56	46	16	8	22	52	54	-2
17 Stoke City	56	46	15	11	20	49	60	-11
18 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	56	46	15	11	20	47	58	-11
19 Blackburn Rovers	53	46	14	11	21	60	74	-14
20 Sheffield Wednesday	53	46	15	8	23	44	68	-24
21 Plymouth Argyle	51	46	13	12	21	59	70	-11
22 Birmingham City	50	46	13	11	22	50	65	-15
23 Huddersfield Town	45	46	9	18	19	48	77	-29
24 Rotherham United	27	46	5	12	29	37	89	-52

Head To Head

26/08/2023 10:00

West Bromwich(WBA)

4 - 2

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

25/02/2023 11:00

West Bromwich(WBA)

2 - 0

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

30/07/2022 12:30

Middlesbrough

1 - 1

West Bromwich(WBA)

ENG LCH

22/02/2022 15:45

Middlesbrough

2 - 1

West Bromwich(WBA)

ENG LCH

06/11/2021 11:00

West Bromwich(WBA)

1 - 1

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

29/12/2019 11:00

West Bromwich(WBA)

0 - 2

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

Middlesbrough

33%

Draw

33%

West Bromwich(WBA)

33%

Middlesbrough Last 6 matches

19/12/2023 15:45

Port Vale 0 - 3 Middlesbrough ENG LC

16/12/2023 11:00

Swansea City 1 - 2 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

13/12/2023 16:00

Middlesbrough 1 - 2 Hull City ENG LCH

09/12/2023 11:00

Middlesbrough 0 - 2 Ipswich Town ENG LCH

02/12/2023 11:00

Leeds United 3 - 2 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

28/11/2023 15:45

Middlesbrough 4 - 0 Preston North End ENG LCH

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches West Bromwich(WBA)

17/12/2023 08:00

West Bromwich(WBA) 1 - 1 Stoke City ENG LCH

12/12/2023 15:45

Rotherham United 0 - 2 West Bromwich(WBA) ENG LCH

09/12/2023 08:30

Sunderland A.F.C 2 - 1 West Bromwich(WBA) ENG LCH

02/12/2023 08:30

West Bromwich(WBA) 1 - 2 Leicester City ENG LCH

28/11/2023 15:45

Cardiff City 0 - 1 West Bromwich(WBA) ENG LCH

25/11/2023 13:30

West Bromwich(WBA) 2 - 0 Ipswich Town ENG LCH

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Played games

Goals

Scored

225

Avg. per game

1.41

Conceded

168

Avg. per game

1.05

Scored

210

Avg. per game

1.38

Conceded

161

Avg. per game

1.06

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 160 home matches

YesNo

117 (73%)43 (27%)

In last 160 home matches

NoYes

110 (72%)42 (28%)

Middlesbrough

Recent matches

West Bromwich(WBA)

Under /Over

(58%)26 19(42%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

/Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Middlesbrough

West Bromwich(WBA)

Shots

Middlesbrough

Total shots

13.36 avg / game

Blocked

604 total

Avg. 4.47

West Bromwich(WBA)

Total shots

13.57 avg / game

Blocked

487 total

Avg. 3.99

Middlesbrough Pass West Bromwich(WBA)

Total passes

67962

Avg. 472 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

54%

Total passes

59886

Avg. 437 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Middlesbrough

160

Played games

West Bromwich(WBA)

152

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.36

Clean sheets

0.42

6.19

990

Corners

916

6.03

20.38

3260

Throw-ins

2898

19.07

1.87

299

Offsides

237

1.56

2.04

326

GK saves

323

2.13

Middlesbrough

DISCIPLINARY

West Bromwich(WBA)

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.32

211

219

1.44

0.03

0.07

9.23

1476

Fouls

1301

8.56

12.66

2025

Tackles

1662

10.93

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How We Build the Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich(WBA) Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich(WBA) on 23 December 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 West Bromwich(WBA) 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 West Bromwich(WBA)'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 West Bromwich(WBA) sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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