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.

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	35	19	9	7	54	35	19	54:35	66
21	West Brom	35	9	8	18	34	52	-18	34:52	35

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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.

Confirmed Lineups

West Brom confirmed lineup (3-2-4-1): Joshua Griffiths (GK), Chris Mepham, Nathaniel Phillips, Charlie Taylor, Michael Johnston, Samuel Iling-Junior, Isaac Price, Krystian Bielik, Callum Styles, Karlan Grant, Aune Selland Heggeboe.

Middlesbrough confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Solomon Brynn (GK), Alan Browne, Adilson Malanda, Luke Ayling, Matt Targett, Samuel Silvera, Hayden Hackney, Aidan Morris, Alex Gilbert, Morgan Whittaker, Tommy Conway.

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:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Middlesbrough in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Middlesbrough in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by WBA in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by WBA in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by WBA in 2 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by WBA in 4 consecutive games against Middlesbrough.

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.

Bettors can choose between buying or selling goals depending on their attitude to risk. When you move the line in either direction, the odds change accordingly.

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Our Match Prediction

Middlesbrough Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -139 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

West Brom 1 - 2 Middlesbrough

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

Top Pick: Tommy Conway Over 0.5 Shots On Target -125

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.

Latest Tommy Conway Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+270

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-149

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Morgan Whittaker to Score +270

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.

Latest Morgan Whittaker Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+270

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-130

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Corners Prediction

Middlesbrough Over 4.5 Corners -105

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.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

West Brom

Total

9.50 5.70 3.80

Home

10.40 7.40 3.00

Away

8.80 4.20 4.60

Middlesbrough

Total

12.30 8.30 4.00

Home

12.00 6.80 5.20

Away

10.20 6.90 3.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

+104

Under 10.5

-147

West Brom Corners

Over 5.5

-102

Under 5.5

-141

Middlesbrough Corners

Over 4.5

-114

Under 4.5

-125

Most Corners

1

-135

X

+650

2

+138

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West Brom 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 latest Full-Time Result betting odds are available for this Championship encounter and you can get +155 that West Bromwich Albion win and +175 that Middlesbrough triumph. Those wanting to back the draw can get +225.

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 -130 or alternatively Middlesbrough are on offer at -109.

The Total Goals market is a great option and Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds right now. BTTS Yes is available at -135 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

When it comes to every Championship game, you will find hundreds of markets available. Go through the various attractive options which are available at the top football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

+155

X

+225

2

+175

Half-Time Result

1

+205

X

+118

2

+220

Double Chance

1X

-244

12

-313

X2

-208

Draw No Bet

1

-130

2

-109

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+114

2 Hcp +0.25

-149

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-130

Over 2.5

-100

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-135

No

-103

There’s the chance to back Aune Heggebø at +550 to be the First Goalscorer, with the favourite on this market available at similar odds to find the net last.

Aune Heggebø (West Brom)

First

+210

Anytime

+550

Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)

First

+270

Anytime

+650

Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough)

First

+270

Anytime

+650

David Strelec (Middlesbrough)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Karlan Grant (West Brom)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Isaac Price (West Brom)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Josh Maja (West Brom)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Mikey Johnston (West Brom)

First

+370

Anytime

+900

Samuel Silvera (Middlesbrough)

First

+380

Anytime

+950

Sontje Hansen (Middlesbrough)

First

+400

Anytime

+900

Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough)

First

+400

Anytime

+950

Micah Hamilton (Middlesbrough)

First

+430

Anytime

+1050

Samuel Iling (West Brom)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Jed Wallace (West Brom)

First

+475

Anytime

+1100

Delano Burgzorg (Middlesbrough)

First

+475

Anytime

+1100

Alex Gilbert (Middlesbrough)

First

+475

Anytime

+1150

Riley McGree (Middlesbrough)

First

+480

Anytime

+1150

Alex Mowatt (West Brom)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Alan Browne (Middlesbrough)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Jayson Molumby (West Brom)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Ousmane Diakité (West Brom)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Callum Styles (West Brom)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Aune Heggebø (West Brom)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-103

Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-130

Karlan Grant (West Brom)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-133

Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-149

David Strelec (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-172

Isaac Price (West Brom)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-172

Josh Maja (West Brom)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-182

Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-204

Mikey Johnston (West Brom)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-204

Sontje Hansen (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-263

Micah Hamilton (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-270

Samuel Silvera (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-286

Samuel Iling (West Brom)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-294

Delano Burgzorg (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-313

Alex Gilbert (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-333

Jed Wallace (West Brom)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-357

Riley McGree (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-345

Alex Mowatt (West Brom)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-500

Alan Browne (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-556

Jayson Molumby (West Brom)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-556

Ousmane Diakité (West Brom)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-625

Callum Styles (West Brom)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-833

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

West Brom vs Middlesbrough Lineups & Team News

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