Middlesbrough FC
Football England - EFL Championship Riverside Stadium Fri 19 Sep 15:00
West Bromwich Albion FC
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  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Championship Betting Preview: Middlesbrough vs West Brom

League leaders Middlesbrough host West Brom in this Championship encounter at Riverside Stadium, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Friday 19 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Goals at a Premium

We think a value wager could involve betting Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market for the fixture between Middlesbrough and West Brom. We can secure a price of -120 when it comes to this bet.

2-0 Victory for Boro in Pair’s Previous H2H

Middlesbrough drew on the road in their last game. A 2-2 scoreline was played out against Preston North End at Deepdale. The Boro had the majority of the ball enjoying 62% possession and three shots on target, with Matt Targett and Sontje Hansen scoring one goal apiece.

West Bromwich Albion have claimed back-to-back Championship road wins. In the previous league game, they suffered a 1-0 home defeat against Derby County at The Hawthorns. The Black Country outfit dominated possession with 67% of the ball and racked up three shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Middlesbrough have three consecutive victories against West Brom. In their last encounter, Middlesbrough banked a 2-0 home win at Riverside Stadium. The previous 10 H2H meetings have ended in five Middlesbrough victories, two draws and three West Brom wins.

Championship G W D L GF GA GD GD P
3 Middlesbrough logo Middlesbrough 40 20 11 9 60 39 21 60:39 71
20 West Brom logo West Brom 40 11 11 18 42 56 -14 42:56 44
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Middlesbrough – Last 10 League Games

5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts. Middlesbrough have had 55.3% possession and 6.6 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 0.9 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts, while being awarded 4.0 corners.

Top goalscorers are Tommy Conway and Finn Azaz on 3 goals, while Matt Targett has bagged 1. Hayden Hackney and Morgan Whittaker are tied for the most assists on 2.

West Brom – Last 10 League Games

West Brom have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, with an average of 3.7 shots on goal, 11.8 attempts and 1.4 goals. The Black Country team average 54.8% possession, 4.9 corners taken and 4.7 corners against them, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 8.4 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal.

Isaac Price has scored 3, followed by Michael Johnston, Tom Fellows and Callum Styles with 2 goals apiece. Tom Fellows has managed to clock up 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Middlesbrough confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Solomon Brynn (GK), Luke Ayling, George Edmundson, Alfie Jones, Callum Brittain, Aidan Morris, Hayden Hackney, Matt Targett, Sverre Halseth Nypan, Tommy Conway, David Strelec.

West Brom confirmed lineup (3-2-4-1): Joshua Griffiths (GK), Ousmane Diakite, Nathaniel Phillips, Chris Mepham, George Campbell, Callum Styles, Jed Wallace, Jayson Molumby, Alex Mowatt, Isaac Price, Aune Selland Heggeboe.

Middlesbrough vs West Brom Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Middlesbrough vs West Brom betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, a corners betting angle, correct score insight, top player prop bets and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.

Match Prediction

If you agree with our view of a low-scoring Championship clash, then you can get odds of -120 on the Under 2.5 Goals market. We think that this bet has a strong chance of landing.

The football betting tips are only provided once we have a handle on the team news and the latest form guide. We are also on point when it comes to the most valuable Championship stats.

Key Middlesbrough vs West Brom league stats:

  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Middlesbrough games at home.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Middlesbrough games at home.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Middlesbrough games at home.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 WBA games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 WBA games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 WBA games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.
Under 2.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 54.6% chance of winning. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Middlesbrough Middlesbrough logo 1 - 1 West Brom logo West Brom

There’s the option to bet on the two teams to play out a 1-1 draw. Odds of +480 are on offer and this is a correct score wager that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Hayden Hackney Under 0.5 Shots On Target -147 BetMGM logo

Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough) is available at -147 to not have a shot on goal. He stands out as a value pick when it comes to Shots on Target, with the recommendation being to wager this player prop pick.

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Isaac Price to Score +290 BetMGM logo

Isaac Price (West Brom) has netted three goals in his past five Championship matches. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +290.

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Corners Prediction

Middlesbrough Under 5.5 Corners -110 BetMGM logo

The 5.5 corners line has not been covered by Middlesbrough in three straight games, while the past four West Brom matches have seen under 5.5 corners conceded. We’re happy to back the -110 when it comes to Middlesbrough falling short of the Team Corners line which looks generous.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Middlesbrough Logo Middlesbrough
Total
10.60 6.60 4.00
Home
9.90 6.20 3.70
Away
9.40 4.50 4.90
West Brom Logo West Brom
Total
9.60 4.90 4.70
Home
9.70 5.70 4.00
Away
9.60 4.30 5.30
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Under 2.5 -120
Full-Time Result Draw +230
Team Corners Middlesbrough Under 5.5 -110

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Middlesbrough vs West Brom Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Latest Odds Suggest Boro Win

The bookmakers have Middlesbrough at +114 when it comes to 1x2. This suggests that the favourites have a 47% chance of winning this Championship clash based on the betting odds. West Bromwich Albion are the outsiders at +245 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.

For those wanting some insurance backing Middlesbrough, taking the -0.25 Asian Handicap option means a half stake return if it’s a draw. There’s -118 that they manage to beat West Brom on this market.

The Total Goals market could be a toss-up considering that Under and Over 2.5 Goals are available at similar odds. A different approach is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been priced at -135.

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Tommy Conway Top of First Goalscorer List

Those interested in Tommy Conway to find the net anytime can get +160, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +400.

Player Goals
Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)
First
+160
Anytime
+400
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David Strelec (Middlesbrough)
First
+180
Anytime
+430
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Isaac Price (West Brom)
First
+275
Anytime
+650
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Samuel Silvera (Middlesbrough)
First
+300
Anytime
+700
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Player Shots On Target
Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)
Over 0.5
-250
Under 0.5
+143
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David Strelec (Middlesbrough)
Over 0.5
-200
Under 0.5
+115
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Isaac Price (West Brom)
Over 0.5
-118
Under 0.5
-143
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Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough)
Over 0.5
-111
Under 0.5
-152
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Player Shots
Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)
Over 2.5
-127
Under 2.5
-
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David Strelec (Middlesbrough)
Over 2.5
-130
Under 2.5
-
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Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough)
Over 2.5
+120
Under 2.5
-
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Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough)
Over 1.5
-167
Under 1.5
-
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Past Ten Middlesbrough Home Games Have Yielded Six Wins

Middlesbrough have finished with six wins, three losses and one draw in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 0.90.

West Brom have gone unbeaten away in the last three games. Ryan Mason's men have four draws, four defeats and two wins in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.90 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Middlesbrough enjoyed a 2-0 winning scoreline when last meeting West Brom at Riverside Stadium. The past 5 H2H games at Riverside Stadium have involved three Middlesbrough wins, one West Brom victory and one draw.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Middlesbrough logo Middlesbrough Home Stats 6-1-3 1.80 0.90 0.90 4 6 3 7
West Brom logo West Brom Away Stats 2-4-4 2.10 0.90 1.20 3 7 6 4
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Middlesbrough logo Middlesbrough League Stats
West Brom logo West Brom League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Middlesbrough vs West Brom Lineups & Team News

Check the Middlesbrough vs West Brom team news before you place your bets. We’ll provide full coverage of predicted and confirmed Championship lineups alongside the newest injury information.

Middlesbrough Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

West Brom Confirmed Lineup 3-2-4-1

Middlesbrough Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

31 Solomon Brynn
12 Luke Ayling 25 George Edmundson 5 Alfie Jones 2 Callum Brittain
18 Aidan Morris 7 Hayden Hackney 3 Matt Targett 19 Sverre Halseth Nypan
9 Tommy Conway 13 David Strelec
20 Joshua Griffiths
17 Ousmane Diakite 3 Nathaniel Phillips 2 Chris Mepham
6 George Campbell 4 Callum Styles
7 Jed Wallace 8 Jayson Molumby 27 Alex Mowatt 21 Isaac Price
19 A. Selland Heggeboe

West Brom Confirmed Lineup 3-2-4-1

Middlesbrough Substitutes

  • 10Delano Burgzorg
  • 11Morgan Whittaker
  • 16Alan Browne
  • 20Kaly Sene
  • 22Samuel Silvera
  • 24Alex Bangura
  • 27Sontje Hansen
  • 33Jon McLaughlin
  • 42Abdoulaye Kante

West Brom Substitutes

  • 5Krystian Bielik
  • 9Josh Maja
  • 11Michael Johnston
  • 13Toby Collyer
  • 14Alfie Gilchrist
  • 22Samuel Iling-Junior
  • 23Joe Wildsmith
  • 29Charlie Taylor
  • 37Oliver Bostock

Previous Middlesbrough Lineups

13 Sep Championship
Preston 2-2 Middlesbrough
30 Aug Championship
Middlesbrough 1-0 Sheffield Utd
23 Aug Championship
Norwich 1-2 Middlesbrough
16 Aug Championship
Millwall 0-3 Middlesbrough
12 Aug EFL Cup
Middlesbrough 0-4 Doncaster
09 Aug Championship
Middlesbrough 1-0 Swansea

Previous West Brom Lineups

13 Sep Championship
West Brom 0-1 Derby
30 Aug Championship
Stoke 0-1 West Brom
23 Aug Championship
West Brom 1-1 Portsmouth
16 Aug Championship
Wrexham 2-3 West Brom
12 Aug EFL Cup
West Brom 3-4 Derby
09 Aug Championship
West Brom 1-0 Blackburn

Injuries & Suspensions

Middlesbrough Injury Table
Type Name Info
Alfie Jones Knock
Darragh Lenihan Ankle
West Brom Injury Table
Type Name Info
Chris Mepham Hamstring
Karlan Grant Hamstring
Michael Johnston Other
Tammer Bany Odeh Muscle
Team Squads

Middlesbrough Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Rob Edwards

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Luke Ayling 12 D 5 450 5 0 0 0 1 0
Aidan Morris 18 M 5 450 5 0 0 1 0 0
Solomon Brynn 31 G 5 450 5 0 0 0 0 0
Alfie Jones 5 D 5 448 5 0 1 0 1 0
Hayden Hackney 7 M 5 443 5 0 1 1 1 0

West Brom Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Ryan Mason

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Joshua Griffiths 20 G 5 450 5 0 0 0 0 0
Nathaniel Phillips 3 D 5 450 5 0 1 0 1 0
Aune Selland Heggeboe 19 F 5 450 5 0 0 1 0 0
Callum Styles 4 D 5 450 5 0 0 0 1 0
Jayson Molumby 14 M 5 445 5 0 0 0 0 0
England FlagChampionship Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 40 25 8 7 84:42 83
2 Millwall 40 21 9 10 55:45 72
3 Middlesbrough 40 20 11 9 60:39 71
4 Ipswich 38 19 12 7 67:39 69
5 Hull 40 20 7 13 63:58 67
6 Wrexham 40 17 13 10 62:53 64
7 Southampton 39 17 12 10 63:48 63
8 Derby 40 17 9 14 58:51 60
9 Watford 40 14 14 12 51:48 56
10 QPR 40 16 8 16 57:62 56
11 Norwich 40 16 7 17 53:47 55
12 Stoke 40 15 9 16 48:43 54
13 Bristol City 40 15 9 16 51:51 54
14 Birmingham 40 14 11 15 48:50 53
15 Preston 40 13 14 13 47:51 53
16 Swansea 40 15 8 17 47:52 53
17 Sheffield Utd 40 15 6 19 57:57 51
18 Charlton 40 12 12 16 37:48 48
19 Blackburn 40 12 10 18 37:49 46
20 West Brom 40 11 11 18 42:56 44
21 Portsmouth 39 10 11 18 38:55 41
22 Leicester 40 11 13 16 53:62 40
23 Oxford 40 9 13 18 37:52 40
24 Sheffield Wed 40 1 9 30 24:81 -6
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 20 15 3 2 43:17 48
2 Ipswich 20 12 7 1 36:14 43
3 Southampton 19 10 6 3 29:14 36
4 Middlesbrough 20 10 6 4 28:16 36
5 Watford 20 10 6 4 29:20 36
6 Millwall 20 11 3 6 28:23 36
7 Birmingham 20 9 8 3 33:20 35
8 Swansea 20 10 5 5 28:22 35
9 Wrexham 20 9 6 5 36:30 33
10 Hull 20 10 3 7 32:32 33
11 Stoke 20 9 5 6 31:21 32
12 QPR 20 10 2 8 37:32 32
13 Derby 20 8 6 6 27:25 30
14 Preston 20 8 6 6 26:24 30
15 West Brom 20 7 8 5 25:25 29
16 Sheffield Utd 20 8 4 8 33:26 28
17 Charlton 20 8 4 8 19:21 28
18 Norwich 20 8 2 10 24:24 26
19 Leicester 20 7 5 8 28:30 26
20 Bristol City 20 7 4 9 28:27 25
21 Oxford 20 5 8 7 18:25 23
22 Portsmouth 19 6 4 9 19:20 22
23 Blackburn 20 4 7 9 18:25 19
24 Sheffield Wed 20 0 5 15 10:41 5