West Bromwich(WBA) vs Middlesbrough: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 August

West Bromwich(WBA)

D W L L L

5th place in England Championship

4-2

26/08/2023 07:00

Middlesbrough

W D D L W

8th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for West Bromwich(WBA) vs Middlesbrough on 26 August 2023 (kick-off: 07:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full West Bromwich(WBA) vs Middlesbrough preview before placing your bet.

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

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Probability %

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Weather

07:00

2023-08-26

West Bromwich(WBA) vs Middlesbrough - Prediction & Odds

West Bromwich(WBA)

Middlesbrough

2023-08-26 07:00

STANDINGS UP TO 26/08/2023

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

25/02/2023 08:00

West Bromwich(WBA)

2 - 0

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

30/07/2022 09:30

Middlesbrough

1 - 1

West Bromwich(WBA)

ENG LCH

22/02/2022 12:45

Middlesbrough

2 - 1

West Bromwich(WBA)

ENG LCH

06/11/2021 08:00

West Bromwich(WBA)

1 - 1

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

29/12/2019 08:00

West Bromwich(WBA)

0 - 2

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

19/10/2019 07:00

Middlesbrough

0 - 1

West Bromwich(WBA)

ENG LCH

West Bromwich(WBA)

33%

Draw

33%

Middlesbrough

33%

West Bromwich(WBA) Last 6 matches

18/08/2023 12:00

Leeds United 1 - 1 West Bromwich(WBA) ENG LCH

12/08/2023 07:00

West Bromwich(WBA) 3 - 2 Swansea City ENG LCH

08/08/2023 11:45

Stoke City 2 - 1 West Bromwich(WBA) ENG LC

05/08/2023 07:00

Blackburn Rovers 2 - 1 West Bromwich(WBA) ENG LCH

29/07/2023 07:00

Bolton Wanderers 4 - 3 West Bromwich(WBA) INT CF

28/07/2023 11:00

Forest Green Rovers 2 - 0 West Bromwich(WBA) INT CF

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Middlesbrough

12/08/2023 04:30

Coventry City 3 - 0 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

08/08/2023 11:00

Huddersfield Town 2 - 3 Middlesbrough ENG LC

05/08/2023 07:00

Middlesbrough 0 - 1 Millwall ENG LCH

29/07/2023 07:00

Middlesbrough 2 - 2 AJ Auxerre INT CF

26/07/2023 11:30

Bradford City 3 - 3 Middlesbrough INT CF

22/07/2023 06:00

Middlesbrough 0 - 1 Real Betis INT CF

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

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

170

Avg. per game

0.57

Conceded

169

Avg. per game

0.56

Scored

202

Avg. per game

0.67

Conceded

172

Avg. per game

0.57

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

127 (42%)173 (58%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

147 (49%)153 (51%)

West Bromwich(WBA)

Recent matches

Middlesbrough

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

/Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

West Bromwich(WBA)

Middlesbrough

Shots

West Bromwich(WBA)

Total shots

12.39 avg / game

Blocked

868 total

Avg. 3.71

Middlesbrough

Total shots

13.04 avg / game

Blocked

1053 total

Avg. 4.26

West Bromwich(WBA) Pass Middlesbrough

Total passes

113624

Avg. 429 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

126851

Avg. 479 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

West Bromwich(WBA)

300

Played games

Middlesbrough

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.32

Clean sheets

0.28

5.37

1612

Corners

1737

5.79

19.79

5938

Throw-ins

5962

19.87

1.47

440

Offsides

532

1.77

2.08

624

GK saves

649

2.16

West Bromwich(WBA)

DISCIPLINARY

Middlesbrough

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.58

475

473

1.58

0.06

0.04

8.76

2629

Fouls

2721

9.07

11.56

3468

Tackles

3821

12.74

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

Betiball.com's prediction for West Bromwich(WBA) vs Middlesbrough on 26 August 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.

West Bromwich(WBA) vs Middlesbrough Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess West Bromwich(WBA)'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 West Bromwich(WBA) and Middlesbrough sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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