Preston North End vs Middlesbrough: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 25 January

Preston North End

D L L L L

20th place in England Championship

2-1

25/01/2025 11:00

Middlesbrough

L L W L D

10th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Preston North End vs Middlesbrough on 25 January 2025 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Preston North End vs Middlesbrough preview before placing your bet.

Preston North End are currently 20th with 50 points after 46 matches.
Middlesbrough sit 10th with 64 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Middlesbrough to win with probability 40%.
Head-to-head history favors Preston North End, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Middlesbrough have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

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

2025-01-25

Preston North End vs Middlesbrough - Prediction & Odds

Preston North End

Middlesbrough

2025-01-25 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 25/01/2025

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

01 Leeds United	100	46	29	13	4	95	30	65
02 Burnley	100	46	28	16	2	69	16	53
03 Sheffield United	90	46	28	8	10	63	36	27
04 Sunderland A.F.C	76	46	21	13	12	58	44	14
05 Coventry City	69	46	20	9	17	64	58	6
06 Bristol City	68	46	17	17	12	59	55	4
07 Blackburn Rovers	66	46	19	9	18	53	48	5
08 Millwall	66	46	18	12	16	47	49	-2
09 West Bromwich(WBA)	64	46	15	19	12	57	47	10
10 Middlesbrough	64	46	18	10	18	64	56	8
11 Swansea City	61	46	17	10	19	51	56	-5
12 Sheffield Wednesday	58	46	15	13	18	60	69	-9
13 Norwich City	57	46	14	15	17	71	68	3
14 Watford	57	46	16	9	21	53	61	-8
15 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	56	46	14	14	18	53	63	-10
16 Portsmouth	54	46	14	12	20	58	71	-13
17 Oxford United	53	46	13	14	19	49	65	-16
18 Stoke City	51	46	12	15	19	45	62	-17
19 Derby County	50	46	13	11	22	48	56	-8
20 Preston North End	50	46	10	20	16	48	59	-11
21 Hull City	49	46	12	13	21	44	54	-10
22 Luton Town	49	46	13	10	23	45	69	-24
23 Plymouth Argyle	46	46	11	13	22	51	88	-37
24 Cardiff City	44	46	9	17	20	48	73	-25

Head To Head

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

29/10/2022 10:00

Preston North End

2 - 1

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

07/05/2022 07:30

Preston North End

4 - 1

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

Preston North End

50%

Draw

17%

Middlesbrough

33%

Preston North End Last 6 matches

21/01/2025 15:45

Watford 1 - 2 Preston North End ENG LCH

18/01/2025 11:00

Luton Town 0 - 0 Preston North End ENG LCH

14/01/2025 15:45

Preston North End 2 - 1 Charlton Athletic ENG FAC

04/01/2025 11:00

Preston North End 1 - 1 Oxford United ENG LCH

01/01/2025 11:00

West Bromwich(WBA) 3 - 1 Preston North End ENG LCH

29/12/2024 08:30

Preston North End 3 - 1 Sheffield Wednesday ENG LCH

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Middlesbrough

21/01/2025 15:45

Middlesbrough 2 - 0 West Bromwich(WBA) ENG LCH

18/01/2025 11:30

Portsmouth 2 - 1 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

11/01/2025 08:00

Middlesbrough 0 - 1 Blackburn Rovers ENG FAC

04/01/2025 11:00

Middlesbrough 1 - 1 Cardiff City ENG LCH

01/01/2025 13:30

Hull City 0 - 1 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

29/12/2024 16:00

Middlesbrough 0 - 0 Burnley ENG LCH

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

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

151

Avg. per game

0.50

Conceded

173

Avg. per game

0.58

Scored

202

Avg. per game

0.67

Conceded

172

Avg. per game

0.57

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

117 (39%)183 (61%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

147 (49%)153 (51%)

Preston North End

Recent matches

Middlesbrough

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

/Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Preston North End

Middlesbrough

Shots

Preston North End

Total shots

10.46 avg / game

Blocked

767 total

Avg. 3.18

Middlesbrough

Total shots

13.04 avg / game

Blocked

1053 total

Avg. 4.26

Preston North End Pass Middlesbrough

Total passes

98555

Avg. 375 / game

Accurate

72%

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

126851

Avg. 479 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Preston North End

300

Played games

Middlesbrough

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.28

Clean sheets

0.28

4.25

1276

Corners

1737

5.79

20.29

6087

Throw-ins

5962

19.87

1.73

518

Offsides

532

1.77

2.53

758

GK saves

649

2.16

Preston North End

DISCIPLINARY

Middlesbrough

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.93

580

473

1.58

0.06

0.04

10.58

3174

Fouls

2721

9.07

13.99

4198

Tackles

3821

12.74

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How We Build the Preston North End vs Middlesbrough Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Preston North End vs Middlesbrough on 25 January 2025 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.

Preston North End vs Middlesbrough Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Preston North End's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Middlesbrough'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 Preston North End and Middlesbrough sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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