Middlesbrough - Preston
Match preview
Middlesbrough take on Preston in Championship at Riverside Stadium on 1 January 2027.
The most recent match for Middlesbrough was a 3-0 win over Charlton, preceded by a 5-1 win over Bolton.
The most recent match for Preston was a 0-2 defeat against Stoke City, preceded by a 1-1 draw with West Brom.
The numbers favour Middlesbrough, with 28 points and 17 goals conceded in 13 matches, against 5 points and 27 goals conceded in 13 matches for Preston.
The record over the 22 previous meetings: 8 wins for Middlesbrough, 7 wins for Preston and 7 draws. See every meeting between Middlesbrough and Preston.
Our algorithm predicts Middlesbrough to win, with a probability of 84%.
Team forms
Previous confrontations (H2H)
8
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3
Clean sheets
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Championship
Stadion
table 2026
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
Middlesbrough
|
25 |
Birmingham
|
23 |
Stoke City
|
23 |
Swansea
|
23 |
West Ham United
|
22 |
Wolves
|
21 |
West Brom
|
21 |
Southampton
|
20 |
QPR
|
20 |
Sheffield Utd
|
19 |
Blackburn
|
18 |
Portsmouth
|
18 |
Norwich
|
15 |
Millwall
|
15 |
Bristol City
|
15 |
Lincoln
|
15 |
Cardiff
|
14 |
Wrexham
|
14 |
Bolton
|
14 |
Charlton
|
14 |
Watford
|
11 |
Burnley
|
8 |
Derby
|
7 |
Preston
|
5 |
Possible line-up
Middlesbrough — Formation: 4-2-3-1
Middlesbrough — Formation: 4-2-3-1