Preston North End FC
Football England - EFL Championship Deepdale Sat 13 Sep 07:30
Middlesbrough FC
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  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Championship Betting Preview: Preston vs Middlesbrough

Preston host Middlesbrough in this Championship encounter at Deepdale, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Saturday 13 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Boro Facing Tough Test vs Lilywhites

We’ll split our stake by backing Preston +0.25 at odds of -133 for this Asian Handicap wager. It means we have a return if they draw but a nice payout should the home team claim a victory against Middlesbrough.

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2-1 Win for Preston in Last H2H Battle

Preston North End have landed two Championship home victories on the spin. It was a road defeat to Portsmouth in their last league game, losing 1-0 at Fratton Park. Paul Heckingbottom's team had the majority of the ball boasting 60% possession and two shots on target.

Middlesbrough have won their previous four games. The latest was a 1-0 home win at Riverside Stadium against Sheffield United. The Teeside club enjoyed 47% possession and six shots on goal, with Tommy Conway finding the net in the 64th minute.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Preston haven’t lost to Middlesbrough in their past three games. Their last encounter took place at Deepdale and Preston secured a 2-1 home win. The 10 past H2H meetings have involved six Preston victories, one draw and three Middlesbrough wins.

Championship G W D L GF GA GD GD P
1 Middlesbrough logo Middlesbrough 4 4 0 0 7 1 6 7:1 12
9 Preston logo Preston 4 2 1 1 4 3 1 4:3 7
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Preston North End – Last 10 League Games

2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 8.3 attempts and 2.7 shots on goal. Preston have had 46.9% possession and 4.5 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.5 goals from 12.0 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 5.5 corners.

Top goalscorer Milutin Osmajic has found the net 5 times, Emil Riis Jakobsen 2, with Alfie Devine and two other players on 1. Mads Froekjaer-Jensen and Robert Brady are the top assists makers with 2.

Middlesbrough – Last 10 League Games

Middlesbrough have 5 victories, 4 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 4.9 shots on goal, 10.9 attempts and 1.0 goals. Rob Edwards' team average 54.4% possession, 6.6 corners awarded and 4.1 corners against, while 0.8 goals have been conceded from 10.1 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal.

The leading scorers have been Tommy Conway and Finn Azaz with 3, while Hayden Hackney has 1. Hayden Hackney and Morgan Whittaker are the top assist makers with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Preston predicted lineup (3-5-2): Daniel Iversen (GK), Jordan Storey, Lewis Gibson, Andrew Hughes, Pol Valentin, Alfie Devine, Ben Whiteman, Alistair McCann, Thierry Small, Michael Smith, Daniel Jebbison.

Middlesbrough predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Solomon Brynn (GK), Luke Ayling, Dael Fry, Alfie Jones, Callum Brittain, Hayden Hackney, Aidan Morris, Sam Silvera, Morgan Whittaker, Sverre Nypan, David Strelec.

Preston vs Middlesbrough Prediction & Betting Tips

Tackle Preston vs Middlesbrough with all the betting insight you need, including our match prediction, scoreline forecast, corners market advice, key player prop selections and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

If you agree with our verdict that Preston can avoid defeat in this Championship clash, then you can back them with a +0.25 goal start at -133. There are several reasons to back this selection.

We’re always monitoring the Championship team news. Combined with the latest form, this helps us secure the best value. Our football experts also take a data-led approach, with the key numbers proving useful.

Key Preston vs Middlesbrough league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Preston in 17 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Preston in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Preston in 2 consecutive games at home.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Middlesbrough in 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Middlesbrough in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Preston in 3 consecutive games against Middlesbrough.

Preston +0.25 Probability

According to the latest odds, there’s a 57.1% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Preston Preston logo 1 - 0 Middlesbrough logo Middlesbrough

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Preston winning 1-0. Odds of +650 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Daniel Jebbison To Score +475 BetMGM logo

Daniel Jebbison (Preston) is available at +475 to score. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing considering all angles and we’ll take a chance on him.

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Corners Prediction

Middlesbrough Over 4.5 Corners -118 BetMGM logo

It’s been an average of 6.60 corners for Middlesbrough in their past 10 matches, with Preston conceding over 4.5 corners in 4 of the last 5 games. Middlesbrough should be able to cover the line when it comes to Team Corners and betting odds of -118 are available.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Preston Logo Preston
Total
10.00 4.50 5.50
Home
9.20 4.50 4.70
Away
10.60 3.60 7.00
Middlesbrough Logo Middlesbrough
Total
10.70 6.60 4.10
Home
9.90 6.20 3.70
Away
9.20 4.20 5.00
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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Preston +0.25 -133
Total Goals Under 2.5 -147
Team Corners Middlesbrough Over 4.5 -118

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Preston vs Middlesbrough Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Tight Clash on the Cards According to the Bookies

Middlesbrough are +145 with the bookies to get the better of Preston North End, with the latter having betting odds of +195. If you want to back the draw to be landed in this Championship encounter, this can be wagered at +215.

The Draw No Bet market simplifies things as it offers two options and money back if the game finishes level. Middlesbrough are -141, while Preston are alternatively priced at +104.

When it comes to the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this exciting contest. For Both Teams to Score betting opportunities, the market suggests that BTTS Yes and No are both equally as likely to happen.

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Tommy Conway Top of First Goalscorer List

Favourite Tommy Conway is priced at +460 to be the first player on the scoresheet, while there’s also the chance to back him to score any time at odds of +210.

Player Goals
Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)
First
+210
Anytime
+460
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Samuel Silvera (Middlesbrough)
First
+350
Anytime
+700
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Michael Smith (Preston)
First
+390
Anytime
+850
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Micah Hamilton (Middlesbrough)
First
+390
Anytime
+900
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Player Shots On Target
Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)
Over 0.5
-189
Under 0.5
+110
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Samuel Silvera (Middlesbrough)
Over 0.5
+112
Under 0.5
-179
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Michael Smith (Preston)
Over 0.5
+112
Under 0.5
-192
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Micah Hamilton (Middlesbrough)
Over 0.5
+112
Under 0.5
-182
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Five Straight Preston Wins in Deepdale H2H Meetings

Preston have finished with four losses, three victories and three draws in the past 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.50.

Middlesbrough have clocked up five losses, four wins and one draw in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

Preston were 2-1 victors against Middlesbrough last time out at Deepdale. Preston have triumphed in five of the previous 6 H2H meetings at Deepdale, while Middlesbrough have won once.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Preston logo Preston Home Stats 3-3-4 2.70 1.20 1.50 7 3 7 3
Middlesbrough logo Middlesbrough Away Stats 4-1-5 2.20 1.20 1.00 5 5 4 6
  • 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
Preston logo Preston League Stats
Middlesbrough logo Middlesbrough League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Preston vs Middlesbrough Lineups & Team News

The Preston vs Middlesbrough team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll deliver both predicted and confirmed lineups for the Championship as well as the latest injury reports.

Preston Predicted Lineup 3-5-2

Middlesbrough Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1

Preston Predicted Lineup 3-5-2

1 Daniel Iversen
14 Jordan Storey 19 Lewis Gibson 16 Andrew Hughes
2 Pol Valentin 21 Alfie Devine 4 Ben Whiteman 8 Alistair McCann 26 Thierry Small
24 Michael Smith 9 Daniel Jebbison
31 Solomon Brynn
12 Luke Ayling 6 Dael Fry 5 Alfie Jones
2 Callum Brittain 7 Hayden Hackney 18 Aidan Morris 22 Sam Silvera
11 Morgan Whittaker 19 Sverre Nypan
13 David Strelec

Middlesbrough Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1

Previous Preston Lineups

30 Aug Championship
Portsmouth 1-0 Preston
26 Aug EFL Cup
Preston 2-3 Wrexham
23 Aug Championship
Preston 1-0 Ipswich
16 Aug Championship
Preston 2-1 Leicester
12 Aug EFL Cup
Barrow 0-1 Preston
09 Aug Championship
QPR 1-1 Preston

Previous Middlesbrough Lineups

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
03 May Championship
Coventry 2-0 Middlesbrough

Injuries & Suspensions

Preston Injury Table
Type Name Info
Jordan Thompson Other
Milutin Osmajic Rib
Brad Potts Hamstring
Joshua Seary Knee
Middlesbrough Injury Table
Type Name Info
Alex Bangura Other
England FlagChampionship Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Middlesbrough 4 4 0 0 7:1 12
2 West Brom 4 3 1 0 6:3 10
3 Stoke 4 3 0 1 8:3 9
4 Leicester 4 3 0 1 6:3 9
5 Coventry 4 2 2 0 14:6 8
6 Bristol City 4 2 2 0 9:4 8
7 Swansea 4 2 1 1 4:2 7
8 Portsmouth 4 2 1 1 4:3 7
9 Preston 4 2 1 1 4:3 7
10 Birmingham 4 2 1 1 4:4 7
11 Norwich 4 2 0 2 6:5 6
12 Millwall 4 2 0 2 3:6 6
13 Southampton 4 1 2 1 6:6 5
14 Watford 4 1 2 1 5:5 5
15 Wrexham 4 1 1 2 7:7 4
16 Charlton 4 1 1 2 2:4 4
17 Hull 4 1 1 2 5:9 4
18 QPR 4 1 1 2 6:11 4
19 Blackburn 4 1 0 3 4:5 3
20 Ipswich 4 0 3 1 4:5 3
21 Derby 4 0 2 2 7:11 2
22 Oxford 4 0 1 3 4:7 1
23 Sheffield Wed 4 0 1 3 3:9 1
24 Sheffield Utd 4 0 0 4 1:7 0
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Leicester 2 2 0 0 4:1 6
2 Preston 2 2 0 0 3:1 6
3 Middlesbrough 2 2 0 0 2:0 6
4 Coventry 2 1 1 0 7:1 4
5 Bristol City 2 1 1 0 4:2 4
6 QPR 2 1 1 0 4:2 4
7 Watford 2 1 1 0 4:3 4
8 West Brom 2 1 1 0 2:1 4
9 Swansea 2 1 1 0 2:1 4
10 Birmingham 2 1 1 0 2:1 4
11 Stoke 2 1 0 1 3:2 3
12 Southampton 2 1 0 1 3:3 3
13 Portsmouth 2 1 0 1 2:2 3
14 Charlton 2 1 0 1 1:1 3
15 Hull 2 1 0 1 3:5 3
16 Ipswich 2 0 2 0 3:3 2
17 Wrexham 2 0 1 1 4:5 1
18 Oxford 2 0 1 1 2:3 1
19 Derby 2 0 1 1 4:6 1
20 Norwich 2 0 0 2 2:4 0
21 Blackburn 2 0 0 2 1:4 0
22 Sheffield Utd 2 0 0 2 1:5 0
23 Millwall 2 0 0 2 0:5 0
24 Sheffield Wed 2 0 0 2 0:5 0