West Brom vs Middlesbrough Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Jan 2026
Championship Betting Preview: West Brom vs Middlesbrough
West Brom meet second-placed Middlesbrough at The Hawthorns, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Friday 16 January.
Middlesbrough have a strong chance against West Brom and we’ll side with the visitors on the Asian Handicap. It’s worth chancing the -139 with a +0.25 goal headstart, meaning that our stake is split between 0 and +0.5.
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West Bromwich Albion have suffered defeat in their last two Championship games. Most recently, a 2-1 scoreline occurred on the road at King Power Stadium against Leicester City. Eric Ramsay's side had 53% possession and recorded eight shots on target, with Karlan Grant bagging the goal.
Five days ago, West Brom won on penalties (2-2 AET) away to Swansea City in the FA Cup.
Middlesbrough have lost their previous two Championship games on the road. Their most recent league match was at home at Riverside Stadium where they secured a 4-0 win against Southampton. The Teeside team had the lion’s share of the ball boasting 55% possession and five shots on goal, with Morgan Whittaker netting two, while Samuel Silvera and Alan Browne were also on the scoresheet.
On Saturday, Middlesbrough lost 3-1 away to Fulham in the FA Cup.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Middlesbrough have enjoyed four successive victories against West Brom. In the last encounter, home team Middlesbrough claimed a 2-1 win at Riverside Stadium. The previous 10 H2H games have ended in six Middlesbrough victories, two draws and two West Brom wins.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Middlesbrough |
26 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 37 | 26 | 11 | 37:26 | 46 |
| 18 |  West Brom |
26 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 29 | 35 | -6 | 29:35 | 31 |
West Brom have 3 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.3 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 15.2 attempts. The Black Country club have averaged 51.3% possession and 5.7 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.6 goals from 2.6 shots on goal, 8.4 attempts and 3.8 corners.
Top scorer is Aune Selland Heggeboe on 4 goals, while Karlan Grant has racked up 3 and Nathaniel Phillips 2. Michael Johnston is the leading assists maker with 3.
Middlesbrough have won 5, lost 4 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.7 goals from 17.5 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal. The Boro average 65.2% possession, 8.3 corners in their favour and 4.0 corners against, while conceding 1.2 goals from 9.9 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal.
Morgan Whittaker has scored 7, followed by David Strelec and Riley McGree with 2 goals apiece. Hayden Hackney has had 3 assists in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
West Brom predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Joe Wildsmith (GK), George Campbell, Nathaniel Phillips, Charlie Taylor, Callum Styles, Samuel Iling, Ousmane Diakité, Mikey Johnston, Alex Mowatt, Karlan Grant, Aune Heggebö.
Middlesbrough predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Solomon Brynn (GK), Luke Ayling, Adilson Malanda, Matthew Targett, Sam Silvera, Aidan Morris, Hayden Hackney, Sverre Nypan, Morgan Whittaker, Tommy Conway, Delano Burgzorg.
West Brom vs Middlesbrough Prediction & Betting Tips
Get the full betting picture for West Brom vs Middlesbrough, including a key match prediction, our correct score selection, best corners advice, top player prop picks and a ready-made bet builder.
Match Prediction
When Middlesbrough kick off this Championship match, we will wager them at -139 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. Avoiding defeat seems well within their capability and a win could be on the cards.
The latest Championship injuries and suspensions can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the form guide. The same applies to the stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.
Key West Brom vs Middlesbrough league stats:
According to the latest odds, our pick has a 58.1% chance of winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
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A 2-1 win in favor of Middlesbrough is available at odds of +700. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.
Player Prop Picks
Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough) is available at -125 to register a minimum of one shot on goal. We’ll have a play when it comes to this Shots on Target selection as the betting odds look appealing.
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Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough) has managed seven goals in his past ten Championship matches. We’ll take a chance at +270 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.
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Corners Prediction
In their past nine away games, Middlesbrough have covered the 4.5 corners line. We think that the value can be landed by betting on Team Corners and you can get -105 that Middlesbrough go over the line.
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Bet Builder Tips
A bet builder can be a fun wager and we’ve gone for Middlesbrough to cover the +0.25 Asian Handicap, three or more goals to be scored and Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough) to finish with a minimum of one shot on target.
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West Brom 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.
The latest Full-Time Result betting odds are available for this Championship encounter and you can get +145 that West Bromwich Albion win and +180 that Middlesbrough triumph. Those wanting to back the draw can get +235.
It sometimes pays to take the Draw No Bet option meaning there’s a safety net if the game ends all square. West Brom can be backed at -135 or alternatively Middlesbrough are on offer at -103.
The Total Goals market is a great option and Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds right now. BTTS Yes is available at -137 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.
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There’s the chance to back Aune Heggebø at +525 to be the First Goalscorer, with the favourite on this market available at similar odds to find the net last.
West Brom have managed five victories, three draws and two losses in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.00.
Middlesbrough have recorded four defeats, three victories and three draws in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.20.
Middlesbrough beat West Brom 1-0 when they last met at The Hawthorns. In the past 6 H2H matches at The Hawthorns, we have seen three Middlesbrough wins, two West Brom victories and one draw.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Brom Home Stats |
5-3-2 | 2.40 | 1.40 | 1.00 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 3 | |
| Middlesbrough Away Stats |
3-3-4 | 2.20 | 1.00 | 1.20 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 5 | |
- 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
- Championship: 19/09 2025 Middlesbrough 2 West Brom 1
- Championship: 21/01 2025 Middlesbrough 2 West Brom 0
- Championship: 01/10 2024 West Brom 0 Middlesbrough 1
- Championship: 23/12 2023 Middlesbrough 1 West Brom 0
- Championship: 26/08 2023 West Brom 4 Middlesbrough 2
- Championship: 25/02 2023 West Brom 2 Middlesbrough 0
- Championship: 30/07 2022 Middlesbrough 1 West Brom 1
- Championship: 22/02 2022 Middlesbrough 2 West Brom 1
- Championship: 06/11 2021 West Brom 1 Middlesbrough 1
- Championship: 29/12 2019 West Brom 0 Middlesbrough 2
West Brom League Stats
Middlesbrough League Stats
- 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 3.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.40 corners awarded and 3.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.30 corners awarded and 4.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.90 corners awarded and 3.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 12.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 51.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 54.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 65.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 60.20% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 10 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for West Brom this season are Aune Selland Heggeboe (8), Isaac Price (5), Karlan Grant (3)
- Top Assistors for West Brom this season are Michael Johnston (9), Alex Mowatt (3), Aune Selland Heggeboe (3)
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West Brom vs Middlesbrough Lineups & Team News
Check the West Brom vs Middlesbrough team news before you place your bets. Get the predicted and confirmed Championship lineups plus the latest injury updates from us.
West Brom Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Middlesbrough Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
West Brom Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Middlesbrough Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Previous West Brom Lineups
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Injuries & Suspensions
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Championship Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 26 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 57:29 | 52 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 26 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 37:26 | 46 |
| 3 | Ipswich | 25 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 42:24 | 44 |
| 4 | Preston | 26 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 36:25 | 43 |
| 5 | Millwall | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 29:33 | 43 |
| 6 | Watford | 25 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 37:29 | 41 |
| 7 | Hull | 25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 40:38 | 41 |
| 8 | Stoke | 26 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 32:23 | 40 |
| 9 | Wrexham | 26 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 38:32 | 40 |
| 10 | Bristol City | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 38:29 | 39 |
| 11 | QPR | 26 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 38:39 | 38 |
| 12 | Leicester | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 37:38 | 37 |
| 13 | Derby | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 35:35 | 35 |
| 14 | Birmingham | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 35:36 | 34 |
| 15 | Southampton | 26 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 38:38 | 33 |
| 16 | Sheffield Utd | 25 | 10 | 2 | 13 | 36:38 | 32 |
| 17 | Swansea | 26 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 27:33 | 32 |
| 18 | West Brom | 26 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 29:35 | 31 |
| 19 | Charlton | 25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 25:32 | 29 |
| 20 | Blackburn | 25 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 24:30 | 28 |
| 21 | Portsmouth | 24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 21:35 | 25 |
| 22 | Norwich | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 28:39 | 24 |
| 23 | Oxford | 25 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 25:35 | 22 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 25 | 1 | 8 | 16 | 18:51 | -7 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 27:9 | 29 |
| 2 | Ipswich | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 24:11 | 28 |
| 3 | Watford | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 23:12 | 28 |
| 4 | Middlesbrough | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 20:11 | 27 |
| 5 | Birmingham | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 27:13 | 26 |
| 6 | Millwall | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 17:17 | 26 |
| 7 | QPR | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 24:17 | 23 |
| 8 | Preston | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 19:12 | 23 |
| 9 | Wrexham | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 24:19 | 23 |
| 10 | Hull | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 19:19 | 23 |
| 11 | West Brom | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 16:11 | 22 |
| 12 | Leicester | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 19:15 | 22 |
| 13 | Bristol City | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 23:15 | 21 |
| 14 | Swansea | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 16:16 | 21 |
| 15 | Stoke | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 18:10 | 20 |
| 16 | Southampton | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 17:11 | 20 |
| 17 | Charlton | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 13:12 | 18 |
| 18 | Portsmouth | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 14:14 | 18 |
| 19 | Sheffield Utd | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 18:13 | 17 |
| 20 | Derby | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 17:20 | 17 |
| 21 | Oxford | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 13:17 | 13 |
| 22 | Blackburn | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 13:20 | 10 |
| 23 | Norwich | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 12:19 | 10 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 13 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 7:29 | 4 |
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