Preston vs Middlesbrough Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 13 Sep 2025

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.

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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	4	4	0	0	7	1	6	7:1	12
9	Preston	4	2	1	1	4	3	1	4:3	7

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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 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.

Confirmed Lineups

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

Middlesbrough confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Solomon Brynn (GK), Luke Ayling, Darragh Lenihan, Alfie Jones, Callum Brittain, Aidan Morris, Hayden Hackney, Matt Targett, Kaly Sene, Tommy Conway, Morgan Whittaker.

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.

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

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Correct Score Prediction

Preston 1 - 0 Middlesbrough

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Preston winning 1-0. Odds of +700 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Hayden Hackney Under 0.5 Shots On Target -161

Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough) is available to finish without a shot on goal at -161. We’ll take a chance with this Shots on Target pick as the betting odds look pretty attractive.

Latest Hayden Hackney Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+410

First

+900

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-159

Shots

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

-

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Daniel Jebbison To Score +500

Daniel Jebbison (Preston) is available to be on the scoresheet at +500. We’ll take a chance with this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.

Latest Daniel Jebbison Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+500

First

+1150

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-244

Shots

Over 1.5

+102

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Middlesbrough Over 4.5 Corners -118

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

Total

10.00 4.50 5.50

Home

9.20 4.50 4.70

Away

10.60 3.60 7.00

Middlesbrough

Total

10.70 6.60 4.10

Home

9.90 6.20 3.70

Away

9.20 4.20 5.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-104

Under 9.5

-135

Preston Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

Middlesbrough Corners

Over 4.5

-138

Under 4.5

-100

Most Corners

1

+130

X

+600

2

-114

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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

At betting odds of +128, the bookies make Middlesbrough probable winners and there’s a 44% likelihood that the favourites triumph in this Championship encounter. Preston North End are the outsiders at +220 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.

The Draw No Bet market simplifies things as it offers two options and money back if the game finishes level. Middlesbrough are -167, while Preston are alternatively priced at +123.

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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Full-Time Result

1

+220

X

+220

2

+128

Half-Time Result

1

+275

X

+106

2

+188

Double Chance

1X

-172

12

-313

X2

-313

Draw No Bet

1

+123

2

-167

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-118

2 Hcp -0.25

-105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-156

Over 2.5

+120

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-115

No

-120

Tommy Conway Top of First Goalscorer List

Favourite Tommy Conway is priced at +450 to be the first player on the scoresheet, while there’s also the chance to back him to score any time at odds of +205.

Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)

First

+205

Anytime

+450

Samuel Silvera (Middlesbrough)

First

+320

Anytime

+700

Micah Hamilton (Middlesbrough)

First

+380

Anytime

+850

Sontje Hansen (Middlesbrough)

First

+390

Anytime

+800

Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough)

First

+390

Anytime

+850

Michael Smith (Preston)

First

+410

Anytime

+900

Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough)

First

+410

Anytime

+900

Delano Burgzorg (Middlesbrough)

First

+430

Anytime

+900

Alex Gilbert (Middlesbrough)

First

+440

Anytime

+1000

Daniel Jebbison (Preston)

First

+500

Anytime

+1150

Mads Frökjaer-Jensen (Preston)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Thierry Small (Preston)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough)

First

+900

Anytime

+1800

Stefán Thórdarson (Preston)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Ben Whiteman (Preston)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2000

Ali McCann (Preston)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

+117

Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-159

Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-179

Micah Hamilton (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+114

Under 0.5

-175

Michael Smith (Preston)

Over 0.5

+114

Under 0.5

-192

Samuel Silvera (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-185

Sontje Hansen (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-182

Delano Burgzorg (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-200

Daniel Jebbison (Preston)

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-244

Alex Gilbert (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-263

Mads Frökjaer-Jensen (Preston)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-333

Thierry Small (Preston)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-556

Stefán Thórdarson (Preston)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-556

Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-588

Ben Whiteman (Preston)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-625

Ali McCann (Preston)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-769

Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-

Samuel Silvera (Middlesbrough)

Over 1.5

-103

Under 1.5

-

Micah Hamilton (Middlesbrough)

Over 1.5

-111

Under 1.5

-

Sontje Hansen (Middlesbrough)

Over 1.5

-103

Under 1.5

-

Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-

Michael Smith (Preston)

Over 1.5

-128

Under 1.5

-

Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

-

Delano Burgzorg (Middlesbrough)

Over 1.5

-133

Under 1.5

-

Alex Gilbert (Middlesbrough)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

Daniel Jebbison (Preston)

Over 1.5

+102

Under 1.5

-

Mads Frökjaer-Jensen (Preston)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Ben Whiteman (Preston)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

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 Home Stats		3-3-4	2.70	1.20	1.50	7	3	7	3
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

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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.

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