Middlesbrough vs Watford Prediction, Lineups & Odds
There are attractive odds about Middlesbrough and our betting prediction is the home team to win. They can get the better of Watford over ninety minutes and you can get -143.
Expert Analysis
We’re keen to follow the latest form and understand any patterns that emerge. The same applies to injuries that could affect key players. Combined with the best stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.
Key Middlesbrough vs Watford stats:
The tip for this Championship match is to back the home team at -143. We think that the visitors are vulnerable, so this is the best angle of attack with our bet.
If you want to back Middlesbrough for the win, you might consider taking them to be leading at half-time and full-time at a bigger price.
Last Matches & H2H
Middlesbrough won 4-1 against Cardiff in their previous match, registering seven shots on target. They had 53% possession at Cardiff City Stadium, Matthew Clarke, Finn Azaz, Emmanuel Latte Lath and Alex Gilbert scoring goals in this Championship match.
Watford played Sunderland in their last match and this was a home game at Vicarage Road Stadium. The scoreline was a 1-0 win in this Championship encounter, with Ryan Andrews scoring for Watford.
The scoreline was 3-2 to Middlesbrough at Vicarage Road Stadium when Middlesbrough and Watford last faced each other in a match.
Middlesbrough have won two of their last 5 matches against Watford, with one draw and two Watford wins. An average of 2.6 goals have been scored in these games.
Confirmed Lineups
Middlesbrough (confirmed lineup): Seny Dieng, Luke Ayling, Rav van den Berg, Matthew Clarke, Luke Thomas, Jonathan Howson, Law McCabe, Isaiah Jones, Alex Gilbert, Finn Azaz, Emmanuel Latte Lath.
Watford (confirmed lineup): Daniel Bachmann, Francisco Sierralta, Wesley Hoedt, Matthew Pollock, Ken Sema, Ismael Kone, Edo Kayembe, Ryan Andrews, Vakoun Issouf Bayo, Yaser Asprilla, Mileta Rajovic.
Middlesbrough vs Watford Prediction
Middlesbrough To Win @ -143
Middlesbrough vs Watford Odds
Middlesbrough are the -143 favourites and that means a 59% chance of winning this Championship match according to the betting odds at the bookies. If you want to back the outsider for this match, Watford are available at +350.
For those expecting a high-scoring game, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -188.
The good news is that you can access hundreds of markets for any Championship match. All the leading football betting sites have a massive range of pre-match and In-Play betting options.
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Full Time Result
1
-143
X
+320
2
+350
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Half Time Result
1
+125
X
+150
2
+333.3
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Double Chance
1X
-549
12
-450
X2
+110
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Both Teams to Score
Yes
-188
No
+137.5
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Draw No Bet
1
-333
2
+240
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Asian Handicap
1 Hcp -0.75
-109
2 Hcp +0.75
-102
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Total Goals
Under 2.5
+150
Over 2.5
-188
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Total Corners
Under 10.5
-138
Over 10.5
-100
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Team Stats
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Full time Result
- 8 wins, 6 defeats and 6 draws in previous 20 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 home matches
Full time Results
- 4 wins, 7 defeats and 9 draws in previous 20 matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in previous 10 away matches
Goals
- An average of 1.55 goals scored and 1.25 conceded in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 13 of the previous 20 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 20 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
Goals
- An average of 1.05 goals scored and 1.25 conceded in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 11 of the previous 20 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 20 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
Corners
- An average of 5.65 corners awarded and 5.55 corners conceded in the last 20 matches
- An average of 7.5 corners awarded and 4.6 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.2 corners awarded in the last 20 matches
- An average of 12.1 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 10 of the last 20 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
Corners
- An average of 5.2 corners awarded and 5 corners conceded in the last 20 matches
- An average of 4.5 corners awarded and 5.8 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.2 corners awarded in the last 20 matches
- An average of 10.3 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 10 of the last 20 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
Possession
- An average of 52% possession in the last 20 matches
- An average of 59% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 11 of the last 20 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches
Possession
- An average of 50% possession in the last 20 matches
- An average of 49% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 20 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
Team News
If you’re looking for Middlesbrough vs Watford team news, then we have predicted and confirmed lineups available along with details of any injuries on both sides.
If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the Championship squads.
Middlesbrough vs Watford Lineups
Middlesbrough Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Watford Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
Middlesbrough Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Watford Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
Middlesbrough Substitutes
- 4Daniel Barlaser
- 15Anfernee Dijksteel
- 18Samuel Silvera
- 19Josh Coburn
- 24Alex Bangura
- 28Lewis O'Brien
- 29Sam Greenwood
- 51Shea Connor
- 56James Wilson
Watford Substitutes
- 8Jake Livermore
- 26Ben Hamer
- 37Matheus Martins
- 42James Morris
- 55Albert Eames
- 57Leo Ramirez-Espain
- 58Z. Massiah-Edwards
- 59Jack Grieves
- 61Amin Nabizada
Previous Middlesbrough Lineups
Previous Watford Lineups
You can find out the Middlesbrough vs Watford lineups including substitutes ahead of kick-off. Check out our predicted lineups before getting confirmed starting 11s.
Injuries & Suspensions
Middlesbrough Injury Table
Watford Injury Table
Check out the latest injuries and suspensions. You can find out the length of absence for each player, with injury news being updated regularly.
Squad information is available for every team so you can identify all the players.
Championship Table
Championship 2023/2024
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leicester City | 45 | 31 | 4 | 10 | 89:39 | 97 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town | 45 | 27 | 12 | 6 | 90:57 | 93 |
| 3 | Leeds United | 45 | 27 | 9 | 9 | 80:41 | 90 |
| 4 | Southampton | 45 | 25 | 9 | 11 | 85:62 | 84 |
| 5 | Norwich | 45 | 21 | 10 | 14 | 79:63 | 73 |
| 6 | West Brom | 45 | 20 | 12 | 13 | 67:47 | 72 |
| 7 | Hull City | 45 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 68:59 | 70 |
| 8 | Middlesbrough | 45 | 19 | 9 | 17 | 68:61 | 66 |
| 9 | Coventry | 45 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 69:57 | 64 |
| 10 | Preston | 45 | 18 | 9 | 18 | 56:64 | 63 |
| 11 | Bristol City | 45 | 17 | 11 | 17 | 53:47 | 62 |
| 12 | Cardiff City | 45 | 19 | 5 | 21 | 51:65 | 62 |
| 13 | Swansea City | 45 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 59:64 | 57 |
| 14 | Watford | 45 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 60:58 | 56 |
| 15 | Sunderland | 45 | 16 | 8 | 21 | 52:52 | 56 |
| 16 | Millwall | 45 | 15 | 11 | 19 | 44:55 | 56 |
| 17 | QPR | 45 | 14 | 11 | 20 | 45:57 | 53 |
| 18 | Stoke City | 45 | 14 | 11 | 20 | 45:60 | 53 |
| 19 | Blackburn | 45 | 13 | 11 | 21 | 58:74 | 50 |
| 20 | Sheffield Wed | 45 | 14 | 8 | 23 | 42:68 | 50 |
| 21 | Plymouth | 45 | 12 | 12 | 21 | 58:70 | 48 |
| 22 | Birmingham | 45 | 12 | 11 | 22 | 49:65 | 47 |
| 23 | Huddersfield | 45 | 9 | 18 | 18 | 48:75 | 45 |
| 24 | Rotherham | 45 | 4 | 12 | 29 | 32:87 | 24 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leeds United | 22 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 44:14 | 53 |
| 2 | Leicester City | 22 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 47:16 | 52 |
| 3 | Ipswich Town | 22 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 57:32 | 51 |
| 4 | Norwich | 23 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 43:22 | 49 |
| 5 | Southampton | 23 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 54:29 | 48 |
| 6 | West Brom | 22 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 35:17 | 46 |
| 7 | Bristol City | 23 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 31:21 | 37 |
| 8 | Preston | 23 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 35:36 | 37 |
| 9 | Coventry | 22 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 35:25 | 35 |
| 10 | Hull City | 23 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 35:27 | 33 |
| 11 | Birmingham | 22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 30:25 | 33 |
| 12 | Cardiff City | 23 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 27:32 | 33 |
| 13 | Plymouth | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 40:35 | 32 |
| 14 | Sunderland | 22 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 30:28 | 32 |
| 15 | Millwall | 23 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 22:29 | 32 |
| 16 | Middlesbrough | 22 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 27:25 | 31 |
| 17 | Sheffield Wed | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 27:27 | 31 |
| 18 | Swansea City | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 26:27 | 29 |
| 19 | Watford | 23 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 32:28 | 27 |
| 20 | QPR | 23 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 28:32 | 27 |
| 21 | Stoke City | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 20:27 | 27 |
| 22 | Huddersfield | 23 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 26:36 | 26 |
| 23 | Blackburn | 23 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 27:34 | 25 |
| 24 | Rotherham | 22 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 19:26 | 20 |
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