Watford vs Middlesbrough Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 07 Nov 2026

Watford vs Middlesbrough Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Watford Asian Hcp +1 @ -105

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There’s a case for siding with Watford +1 at odds of -105. This Asian Handicap bet has the advantage of money back if they lose to Middlesbrough by a single goal. A win or draw would mean a nice payout.

This Watford vs Middlesbrough betting analysis delivers a full overview of our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Watford vs Middlesbrough Preview

Watford take on Middlesbrough at Vicarage Road, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 7 November.

Watford have enjoyed successive Championship home victories at Vicarage Road. Last time out, Lincoln City were beaten 1-0. Alessio Dionisi's side had the majority of the ball enjoying 59% possession and two shots on target, with an early second half strike from Stephy Mavididi proving the difference.

Middlesbrough lost on the road in their previous game. Wrexham won 2-0 at The Racecourse. The Teesside outfit had two shots on goal and recorded 62% possession.

H2H: 5-1 Boro Triumph in Previous Head-to-Head

The last head-to-head saw Middlesbrough claim a 5-1 home win over Watford at Riverside Stadium. In the previous 10 H2H matches, we have seen five Watford victories, four Middlesbrough wins and one draw.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Middlesbrough	14	8	4	2	30	19	11	30:19	28
20	Watford	14	4	2	8	13	23	-10	13:23	14

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Watford have 3 wins and 7 losses, averaging 0.9 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 11.7 attempts. The Hornets have averaged 48.1% possession and 3.8 corners per match, conceding 1.8 goals and 5.9 corners from 5.3 shots on goal and 16.4 attempts.

Top goalscorer Myron Boadu has found the net 2 times, with Stephy Mavididi, Luca Kjerrumgaard, Jordan Zemura and Hector Kyprianou scoring 1 each. Leading assistor is Iker Bravo with 3.

Middlesbrough have won 6, lost 1 and drawn 3, with an average of 2.3 goals from 19.3 attempts and 6.9 shots on goal. Kim Hellberg's team average 59.6% possession, 6.3 corners awarded and 4.5 corners against them, while conceding 1.4 goals from 11.5 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Will Lankshear on 9, followed by Sebastian Berhalter and Amario Cozier-Duberry with 3. Amario Cozier-Duberry has managed to clock up 5 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Watford predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Federico Ravaglia (GK), Omar Traoré, Mattie Pollock, Kevin Keben, Marc Bola, Edo Kayembe, Hector Kyprianou, Othmane Maamma, Iker Bravo, Stephy Mavididi, Myron Boadu.

Middlesbrough predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Radek Vítek (GK), Luke Ayling, Ashley Phillips, Adilson Malanda, Callum Brittain, Aidan Morris, Sebastian Berhalter, Neto Borges, Amario Cozier-Duberry, Tommy Conway, Kyle Joseph.

Main Match Prediction

Watford +1 for this Championship encounter looks an attractive bet and we’ll happily take the underdogs at odds of -105. They might be able to keep their noses in front and land a nice return.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• The +1 line has been covered by Watford in 13 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +1 line has been covered by Watford in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +1 line has been covered by Watford in 2 consecutive games at home.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Middlesbrough in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Middlesbrough in 17 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The +1 line has been covered by Watford in 6 of their last 10 games against Middlesbrough.

We’re always the first to know about team news, with our football tipsters also studying the latest Championship form to enhance their view. You will also find a mixture of stats which provide some valuable predictions ahead of the action.

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 51.3% chance of winning. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Correct Score Prediction

Watford 1 - 1 Middlesbrough

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves a 1-1 scoreline. The odds of +650 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Sebastian Berhalter Over 0.5 Shots On Target +135

Sebastian Berhalter (Middlesbrough) can be wagered to register one or more shots on goal at +135. Shots on Target bettors should definitely consider him at the available odds and we’ll have a play.

Latest Sebastian Berhalter Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+380

First

+1100

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-

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Myron Boadu to Score +300

Myron Boadu (Watford) has racked up two goals in his past five Championship matches. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +300.

Latest Myron Boadu Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+300

First

+950

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Watford Over 3.5 Corners -141

The 3.5 corners line has been covered by Watford in four straight home matches, while the previous 5 Middlesbrough away games have seen them concede an average of 5.00 corners. There’s a chance to go over the Watford Team Corners line and we’re confident this will happen, with odds of -141 on offer.

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 3.80 5.90

Home

10.90 5.60 5.30

Away

10.10 3.10 7.00

Middlesbrough

Total

10.80 6.30 4.50

Home

11.80 8.10 3.70

Away

8.80 4.30 4.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-125

Under 10.5

-114

Watford Corners

Over 3.5

-141

Under 3.5

-102

Middlesbrough Corners

Over 6.5

-115

Under 6.5

-125

Most Corners

1

+240

X

+650

2

-303

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Watford vs Middlesbrough 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.

The bookies have Middlesbrough at -200 when it comes to Full-Time Result. This implies that the favourites are 67% likely to win this Championship encounter according to the latest betting odds. The market implies that Watford are the most unlikely to win at +450.

As the name suggests, the Half-Time Result market is settled at the break. Should you take this option, then you can choose between Middlesbrough at -111, Watford at +380 or the draw at +155.

You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -189.

The top betting sites always do a great job when it comes to Championship games. They provide football bettors with hundreds of markets and you can cherry-pick the most attractive options.

Full-Time Result

1

+450

X

+350

2

-200

Half-Time Result

1

+380

X

+155

2

-111

Double Chance

1X

+148

12

-526

X2

-714

Draw No Bet

1

+300

2

-526

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1

-105

2 Hcp -1

-132

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+165

Over 2.5

-233

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-189

No

+135

Those interested in Will Lankshear to find the net anytime can get -125, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +290.

Will Lankshear (Middlesbrough)

First

+290

Anytime

-125

Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)

First

+380

Anytime

+115

Jeremy Sarmiento (Middlesbrough)

First

+575

Anytime

+185

Amario Cozier-Duberry (Middlesbrough)

First

+600

Anytime

+190

David Strelec (Middlesbrough)

First

+650

Anytime

+200

Kyle Joseph (Middlesbrough)

First

+700

Anytime

+220

Myles Peart-Harris (Middlesbrough)

First

+800

Anytime

+250

Leo Castledine (Middlesbrough)

First

+900

Anytime

+280

Max Arfsten (Middlesbrough)

First

+900

Anytime

+300

Luca Tange Kjerrumgaard (Watford)

First

+950

Anytime

+300

Myron Boadu (Watford)

First

+950

Anytime

+300

Rocco Vata (Watford)

First

+1000

Anytime

+310

Riley McGree (Middlesbrough)

First

+950

Anytime

+320

Micah Hamilton (Middlesbrough)

First

+1100

Anytime

+350

Iker Bravo (Watford)

First

+1200

Anytime

+370

Stephy Mavididi (Watford)

First

+1200

Anytime

+370

Amin Nabizada (Watford)

First

+1200

Anytime

+370

Sebastian Berhalter (Middlesbrough)

First

+1100

Anytime

+380

Mamadou Doumbia (Watford)

First

+1200

Anytime

+400

Othmane Maamma (Watford)

First

+1200

Anytime

+400

Jack Grieves (Watford)

First

+1300

Anytime

+400

Connor Barron (Middlesbrough)

First

+1400

Anytime

+420

Sam Byram (Middlesbrough)

First

+1500

Anytime

+500

Edo Kayembe (Watford)

First

+1800

Anytime

+575

Luke Ayling (Middlesbrough)

First

+1800

Anytime

+650

Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

-417

Under 0.5

-

Amario Cozier-Duberry (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Jeremy Sarmiento (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-

David Strelec (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-

Will Lankshear (Middlesbrough)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

-

Luca Tange Kjerrumgaard (Watford)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

Kyle Joseph (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-

Myron Boadu (Watford)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-

Rocco Vata (Watford)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-

Myles Peart-Harris (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-

Leo Castledine (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-

Max Arfsten (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-

Iker Bravo (Watford)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-

Stephy Mavididi (Watford)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-

Amin Nabizada (Watford)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-

Othmane Maamma (Watford)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-

Mamadou Doumbia (Watford)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-

Jack Grieves (Watford)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-

Riley McGree (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-

Micah Hamilton (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-

Sebastian Berhalter (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-

Connor Barron (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-

Edo Kayembe (Watford)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-

Sam Byram (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-

Luke Ayling (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-

Stats: Last 10 Championship matches only.
Watford have racked up four wins, four defeats and two draws in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

Middlesbrough have recorded four draws, three wins and three losses in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

Watford overcame Middlesbrough 3-0 when the sides last met at Vicarage Road. The past 5 H2H games at Vicarage Road have seen four Watford victories and just one triumph for Middlesbrough.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Watford Home Stats		4-2-4	2.60	1.00	1.60	5	5	5	5
Middlesbrough Away Stats		3-4-3	3.20	1.70	1.50	6	4	7	3

• 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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