Middlesbrough vs Preston Prediction, Free Betting Tips & Odds

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Date: 18th March 2023
Kick-Off: 15:00 UK, 16:00 CET
Venue: Riverside Stadium

The odds are accurate at the time of writing and are subject to change. Check carefully before finalising your wager with your bookmaker. 

Middlesbrough vs Preston: Top Free Betting Tips

Getting on the winning momentum, Preston North End face the challenge of Middlesbrough in the next EFL Championship fixture on Saturday, 18 March. The Boro will be more furious than usual as they lost their winning sequence with a tie score against Stoke City.

Both Teams to Score Prediction: No

Preston North End have been in trouble fancying their chances on the scoring end as they have failed to hit the target in three of the last four visits. The Boro have made enough preparation defensively by keeping four clean sheets in the previous four meetings at home. On the contrary, Middlesbrough has not missed the target at home since the start of November. With that said, we predict only the home side to get on the score sheet in this game.

Total Goals Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals

Middlesbrough has hit the target  12 times in the last five outings but the visitors don’t seem prepared in this regard. The Lilywhites have hit the target twice in the last four away outings, keeping two clean sheets as well. On the contrary, the Boro have also conceded only two goals in the last five games at home. Three of the last five H2Hs of these teams at Middlesbrough have ended with low-scoring totals and we predict the same trend to be continued in this duel.

Correct Score Prediction: 2-0 to Middlesbrough

The attacking line of Middlesbrough has been impressive as they have hit the target more than once in four of the last five hosting duels. The Lilywhites have ended their momentum of consecutive clean sheets by allowing a goal in the first half against Rotherham United. Preston North End have also conceded goals in all of the previous four visiting meetings with the Boro. Given the scoring flow of the hosts, we expect them to keep a lead of 2-0 in this game. 

Middlesbrough vs Preston: Form, Recent Games, and News

Middlesbrough Preview

Stoke City snapped the winning streak of the Boro in the last game as Middlesbrough fell to a 1-1 home draw. But an impressive comeback in the league and a total of 19 wins and seven draws made them stand in the third position on the table after  37 points. The head coach Micheal Carrick will be free to report any fitness concern in the team ahead of this game.

Preston North End Preview

The Lilywhites ended their winless sequence of away outings with a 2-1 victory over Rotherham United. Having a total of 14 wins and 11 draws in the 37 attempts, Preston North End are  present in the eleventh position on the points table. All of the players will be ready to make an appearance in this game.

Top Betting Odds and Stats for Middlesbrough vs Preston

Here are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds.

Odds Format : Fractional Decimal American

Highest odds accross 6 bookmakers

Middlesbrough

18/31

Draw

10/3

Preston

11/2

Bookmakers comparison

Bookmaker	Middlesbrough Middlesbrough	Draw	Preston Preston
	1/2	31/10	11/2
	18/31	3/1	5/1
	9/25	29/10	5/1
	13/25	10/3	11/2
	9/17	29/10	11/2
	1/2	11/4	11/2

Head to Head

29/10/22

England Championship CHA

Preston

Middlesbrough

2

1

07/05/22

England Championship CHA

Preston

Middlesbrough

4

1

23/11/21

England Championship CHA

Middlesbrough

Preston

1

2

16/03/21

England Championship CHA

Middlesbrough

Preston

2

0

09/12/20

England Championship CHA

Preston

Middlesbrough

3

0

Last Five - Middlesbrough

04/02/23

England Championship CHA

Blackpool

Middlesbrough

0

3

W

28/01/23

England Championship CHA

Watford

Middlesbrough

0

2

W

22/01/23

England Championship CHA

Sunderland

Middlesbrough

2

0

L

14/01/23

England Championship CHA

Millwall

Middlesbrough

0

1

W

07/01/23

England FA Cup FA Cup

Brighton

Middlesbrough

5

1

L

Last Five - Preston

04/02/23

England Championship CHA

Bristol City

Preston

2

1

L

28/01/23

England FA Cup FA Cup

Tottenham

Preston

3

0

L

21/01/23

England Championship CHA

Birmingham

Preston

1

2

W

14/01/23

England Championship CHA

Norwich

Preston

4

0

L

07/01/23

England FA Cup FA Cup

Huddersfield

Preston

1

3

W

FAQs regarding Middlesbrough vs Preston

Who is the referee for this match? Matt Donohue.
Who is the Middlesbrough player to watch? Chuba Akpom.
Who is the Middlesbrough player to watch? Ched Evans.