Watford vs Middlesbrough Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Nov 2025

Championship Betting Preview: Watford vs Middlesbrough

Watford host second-placed Middlesbrough in this Championship meeting at Vicarage Road, with kick-off set for 11:00 on Saturday 1 November. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Hornets to Give Boro a Tough Test

We’ll split our stake by backing Watford +0.25 at odds of -135 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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1-0 Win for Watford in Pair’s Last Meeting

Watford have enjoyed three consecutive home wins. In their last game, they lost 3-1 away to Coventry City at Coventry Building Society Arena. Javi Gracia's men had 45% possession and eight shots on target, with Imran Louza being the goalscorer.

Middlesbrough drew 1-1 in their previous game. This was at home against Wrexham at Riverside Stadium. The Boro boasted 69% possession and had four shots on goal, with Hayden Hackney on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Watford have won the last two clashes against Middlesbrough. Away at Riverside Stadium, the most recent scoreline was 1-0 which came after a 2-1 home win at Vicarage Road. The previous 8 H2H meetings have seen Watford win four times, one draw and three Middlesbrough triumphs.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Middlesbrough	12	7	4	1	16	8	8	16:8	25
14	Watford	12	4	3	5	14	16	-2	14:16	15

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3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 14.5 attempts. Watford have had 50.3% possession and 4.5 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.4 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 12.2 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 5.2 corners.

Top goalscorer Imran Louza has found the net 4 times, with Rocco Vata, Jeremy Ngakia and Nestory Irankunda scoring 2 each. The leading assistor is Rocco Vata with 2.

Middlesbrough have 5 victories, 1 defeat and 4 draws, with an average of 3.9 shots on goal, 12.8 attempts and 1.2 goals. The Teeside team average 51.8% possession, 4.4 corners awarded and 5.4 corners against, while 0.8 goals have been conceded from 11.9 attempts and 2.6 shots on goal.

We’ve seen Morgan Whittaker, Kaly Sene and Tommy Conway score 2 goals each. Luke Ayling and Hayden Hackney are the top assists providers with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Watford predicted lineup (4-4-2): Egil Selvik (GK), Jeremy Ngakia, Mattie Pollock, Kevin Keben, Marc Bola, Jeremy Petris, Hector Kyprianou, Imran Louza, Rocco Vata, Nestory Irankunda, Mamadou Doumbia.

Middlesbrough predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Solomon Brynn (GK), Callum Brittain, Alfie Jones, Dael Fry, Matthew Targett, Aidan Morris, Hayden Hackney, Morgan Whittaker, Tommy Conway, Delano Burgzorg, David Strelec.

Watford vs Middlesbrough Prediction & Betting Tips

Prepare for Watford vs Middlesbrough with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, likely scoreline, top corners advice, key player props and a well-crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

Watford look capable of winning this Championship encounter and we’ll take them on the Asian Handicap. Back them at -135 with a +0.25 goal start, with confidence high that they can perform well.

We’re always aware of the injuries and suspensions for each team before we decide which way to go with our football picks. The form and data also help the Championship experts at Sportsgambler.com when it comes to a betting view on the action.

Key Watford vs Middlesbrough league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Watford in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Watford in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Watford in 3 consecutive games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Middlesbrough in 14 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 Watford in 2 consecutive games against Middlesbrough.

Watford +0.25 Probability

According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 57.5% chance of landing a return. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Watford 1 - 0 Middlesbrough

A 1-0 win in favor of Watford can be backed at odds of +750. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Imran Louza to Score +600

Imran Louza (Watford) has racked up three goals in his past five Championship games. We’re happy to take the +600 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.

Latest Imran Louza Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+600

First

+1600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-357

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Corners Prediction

Watford To Have Most Corners -102

There has been an average 6.10 corners for Watford in their past 10 home matches, with Middlesbrough averaging 4.40 corners in the last 10 games. We think that the value can be found by backing Watford to have the most corners and we like the odds of -102.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Watford

Total

9.70 4.50 5.20

Home

9.90 6.10 3.80

Away

8.50 3.80 4.70

Middlesbrough

Total

9.80 4.40 5.40

Home

10.40 6.00 4.40

Away

9.50 5.10 4.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-111

Under 10.5

-128

Watford Corners

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-150

Middlesbrough Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-102

X

+600

2

+108

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Watford 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.

Bookies Expecting Tight Affair

The latest Full-Time Result betting odds are available for this Championship encounter and you can get +143 that Middlesbrough win and +180 that Watford triumph. Those wanting to back the draw can get +240.

You can back Middlesbrough at -135 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Watford are -100 and this could be an attractive option for those who want some insurance.

You’re able to back Over 2.5 Goals or Under 2.5 Goals at roughly the same price right now. If you think that both sides will end up scoring, then the Both Teams to Score Yes option can be backed at -143.

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Full-Time Result

1

+180

X

+240

2

+143

Half-Time Result

1

+230

X

+120

2

+195

Double Chance

1X

-192

12

-345

X2

-250

Draw No Bet

1

-100

2

-135

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-135

2 Hcp -0.25

+110

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-118

Over 2.5

-110

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-143

No

+104

Tommy Conway Favourite to Score the First Goal

You will find favourite Tommy Conway at +475 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get +180 that he finds the net any time.

Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)

First

+180

Anytime

+475

David Strelec (Middlesbrough)

First

+190

Anytime

+480

Luca Tange Kjerrumgaard (Watford)

First

+200

Anytime

+510

Vivaldo Semedo (Watford)

First

+220

Anytime

+600

Nestory Irankunda (Watford)

First

+270

Anytime

+700

Sontje Hansen (Middlesbrough)

First

+330

Anytime

+800

Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough)

First

+360

Anytime

+950

Delano Burgzorg (Middlesbrough)

First

+390

Anytime

+900

Kwadwo Baah (Watford)

First

+400

Anytime

+1100

Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough)

First

+400

Anytime

+1050

Edo Kayembe (Watford)

First

+410

Anytime

+1050

Moussa Sissoko (Watford)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Rocco Vata (Watford)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Alan Browne (Middlesbrough)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Giorgi Chakvetadze (Watford)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Imran Louza (Watford)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Hector Kyprianou (Watford)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

+123

David Strelec (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

+110

Luca Tange Kjerrumgaard (Watford)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

+110

Vivaldo Semedo (Watford)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-109

Nestory Irankunda (Watford)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-133

Sontje Hansen (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-182

Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+132

Under 0.5

-213

Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-233

Delano Burgzorg (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-238

Kwadwo Baah (Watford)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-238

Edo Kayembe (Watford)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-263

Rocco Vata (Watford)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-270

Moussa Sissoko (Watford)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-333

Imran Louza (Watford)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-357

Alan Browne (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-385

Can Watford Land Yet Another Home Win?

Watford have clocked up three straight wins at Vicarage Road. Javi Gracia's men have five wins, three losses and two draws in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Middlesbrough have collected four victories, four losses and two draws in the last 10 away games, recording an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

The most recent Vicarage Road meeting saw Watford claim a 2-1 win over Middlesbrough. Watford have triumphed in three of the previous 4 H2H meetings at Vicarage Road, while Middlesbrough have won once.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Watford Home Stats		5-2-3	2.60	1.40	1.20	7	3	8	2
Middlesbrough Away Stats		4-2-4	2.20	1.20	1.00	4	6	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

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Watford vs Middlesbrough Lineups & Team News

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