Middlesbrough
Watford
Middlesbrough vs Watford predictions & stats
Top pick Middlesbrough 63%, Over 2.5 goals 44%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Championship.
Match Snapshot
Primary insights + team contextPrimary Insights
Team Context
Season Performance
Comparing both teams this season
Current league table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | +38 | 77 | |
| 2 | 38 | +22 | 70 | |
| 3 | 37 | +28 | 68 | |
| 4 | 38 | +9 | 68 | |
| 5 | 38 | +3 | 63 | |
| 6 | 37 | +10 | 60 | |
| 7 | 37 | +12 | 57 | |
| 8 | 38 | +7 | 57 | |
| 9 | 38 | 0 | 53 | |
| 10 | 37 | +2 | 52 | |
| 11 | 38 | -2 | 52 | |
| 12 | 37 | +6 | 51 | |
| 13 | 38 | +5 | 51 | |
| 14 | 38 | 0 | 51 | |
| 15 | 38 | +1 | 50 | |
| 16 | 38 | -11 | 50 | |
| 17 | 38 | -6 | 49 | |
| 18 | 38 | -9 | 48 | |
| 19 | 38 | -9 | 44 | |
| 20 | 38 | -13 | 42 | |
| 21 | 37 | -12 | 40 | |
| 22 | 38 | -15 | 40 | |
| 23 | 38 | -13 | 39 | |
| 24 | 38 | -53 | 12 |
Middlesbrough
All Fixtures (40)
Watford
All Fixtures (39)
Deep Analysis
Team Insights
Style of play and derived stats from match data this season
Playing Style Analysis
This team a side that controls possession averaging 59% possession Additionally, They've won 7 games despite having less possession, showing they're effective without the ball Meanwhile, They've dropped points in 8 games despite controlling possession, indicating issues breaking down defenses. They've lost 8 games despite having more possession, showing significant vulnerability when expected to control matches. They don't give up easily, having won 2 games despite trailing at halftime. They've gained 12 points from losing positions, showing they fight until the end Additionally, They're mentally resilient, gaining significantly more points from losing positions than they drop from winning ones Meanwhile, They move the ball forward with intent (around 33 passes per shot). They're well-organized defensively (only 2.2 saves required per game). They generate many corner opportunities (6.3 corners/game).
This team they maintain balanced possession (51%). They've won 9 games despite having less possession, showing they're effective without the ball. They've dropped points in 9 games despite controlling possession, indicating issues breaking down defenses. They don't give up easily, having won 3 games despite trailing at halftime Additionally, They've demonstrated resilience by winning 6 games after falling behind at some point Meanwhile, Their ability to recover is valuable: 26 points gained after falling behind. They've struggled to hold onto leads, losing 2 times after being ahead at halftime. They've dropped 14 points from winning positions, indicating issues closing out games. Their game management is inconsistent: strong at comebacks but vulnerable when leading Additionally, They move the ball forward with intent (around 30 passes per shot). They're well-organized defensively (only 2.5 saves required per game).
Middlesbrough Half-Time Performance
Middlesbrough home games half time results
Watford Half-Time Performance
Watford away games half time results