Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
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Middlesbrough vs Preston predictions & stats
Top pick Middlesbrough 47%, Over 2.5 goals 62%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Championship.
Top pick Middlesbrough 47%, Over 2.5 goals 62%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Championship.
Comparing both teams this season
All Fixtures (12)
Style of play and derived stats from match data this season
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Current league table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | +7 | 17 | |
| 2 | 8 | +11 | 15 | |
| 3 | 8 | +4 | 15 | |
| 4 | 8 | +9 | 14 | |
| 5 | 7 | +5 | 14 | |
| 6 | 8 | +2 | 14 | |
| 7 | 8 | +3 | 13 | |
| 8 | 8 | +1 | 13 | |
| 9 | 8 | -1 | 13 | |
| 10 | 8 | -3 | 12 | |
| 11 | 8 | +1 | 11 | |
| 12 | 8 | 0 | 11 | |
| 13 | 8 | -1 | 11 | |
| 14 | 8 | -3 | 10 | |
| 15 | 8 | -4 | 10 | |
| 16 | 8 | 0 | 9 | |
| 17 | 8 | -1 | 9 | |
| 18 | 8 | -2 | 9 | |
| 19 | 7 | -1 | 8 | |
| 20 | 8 | -3 | 8 | |
| 21 | 8 | -2 | 7 | |
| 22 | 8 | -7 | 5 | |
| 23 | 8 | -7 | 4 | |
| 24 | 8 | -8 | 4 |
All Fixtures (13)
A side that controls possession averaging 59% possession. Their win rate is 40% when having more possession, suggesting they're more effective without the ball. They've gained 8 points from losing positions, showing they fight until the end. A concerning pattern: they've lost 3 games despite leading at the break Additionally, They've struggled to protect leads, dropping 7 points from winning positions Meanwhile, They move the ball forward with intent (around 32 passes per shot). They're well-organized defensively (only 2.4 saves required per game). A top-3 side facing a bottom-third opponent, they'll be expected to control this match.
a side that controls possession averaging 59% possession
Read full analysisThis team they maintain balanced possession (45%) Additionally, They've dropped points in 3 games despite controlling possession, indicating issues breaking down defenses Meanwhile, They've struggled to hold onto leads, losing 2 times after being ahead at halftime. They've dropped 5 points from winning positions, indicating issues closing out games. They prefer direct play over possession, averaging 313 passes per game. They generate volume but can be wasteful, with only 25% of attempts on target. As a lower-table side (23th), they'll need to be disciplined against a top-3 opponent.
They maintain balanced possession (45%)
Read full analysisMiddlesbrough home games half time results
Preston away games half time results
