Middlesbrough - Watford

Championship Season 2026 - Round 29
Planned

Match preview

Middlesbrough take on Watford in Championship at Riverside Stadium on 30 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 Watford was a 2-3 defeat against Norwich, preceded by a 0-1 defeat against Wolves.

The numbers favour Middlesbrough, with 28 points and 17 goals conceded in 13 matches, against 11 points and 23 goals conceded in 13 matches for Watford.

The record over the 14 previous meetings: 4 wins for Middlesbrough, 7 wins for Watford and 3 draws. See every meeting between Middlesbrough and Watford.

Our algorithm predicts Middlesbrough to win, with a probability of 77%.

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Previous confrontations (H2H)

4 Middlesbrough
3 Draw
7 Watford
43% Over 2.5 goals
50% Both teams scored
2.5 Goals per match
Logo Middlesbrough 2 | Logo Watford 6 Clean sheets
Biggest win: Middlesbrough 5-1 Watford (2026)
Goals scored all matches
Logo Middlesbrough
1.21
Logo Watford
1.29
Goals in home matches
Logo Middlesbrough
1.71
Logo Watford
1.71
Goals in away matches
Logo Middlesbrough
0.71
Logo Watford
0.86
Above is calculated based on the below matches

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Stadion

Stadion name

Riverside Stadium

Capacity

34988

Address

Dockside Road
Middlesbrough

table 2026

Possible line-up

This possible line-up is based on both teams' past line-ups, especially the most recent one. The actual line-up may differ and will be shown here as soon as it is announced.