Our betting prediction is that there will be a home win when Watford face Middlesbrough. You can currently get +162.5 about this happening which looks a great price.

Expert Analysis

Team news plays a valuable role and we’re always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with plenty of data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.

Key Watford vs Middlesbrough stats:

Watford have scored 2 or more goals in 6 of their past 10 home matches
Watford have kept 5 clean sheets in their past 10 home matches
Middlesbrough have failed to win any of their last 9 away matches
Middlesbrough have lost 5 of their past 8 matches this season
Middlesbrough have conceded 2 or more goals in 6 of their last 10 away matches

We can’t resist going for the home side on the Full-Time Result market, with our tip made with confidence and there is +162.5 available that they win this Championship match.

If you’re looking for more juice in the odds, check out the Asian Handicap betting options. You can back Watford -1.5 at a tasty price.

Last Matches & H2H

Watford´s last Championship clash was against Leeds and the game finished in a 3-0 loss at Elland Road.

Middlesbrough most recently played an away EFL Cup clash against Bradford which was a 2-0 win. Emmanuel Latte Lath and Morgan Rogers were the goalscorers at The University of Bradford Stadium.

The latest match between Watford and Middlesbrough saw Middlesbrough run out 2-0 winners at Riverside Stadium.

In their last 4 meetings, Watford have won two, one game has been drawn and Middlesbrough have won one match.

Confirmed Lineups

Watford (confirmed lineup): Daniel Bachmann, Ryan Porteous, Wesley Hoedt, Francisco Sierralta, Jeremy Ngakia, Imran Louza, Tom Dele-Bashiru, Jamal Lewis, Vakoun Issouf Bayo, Mileta Rajovic, Yaser Asprilla.

Middlesbrough (confirmed lineup): Seny Dieng, Rav van den Berg, Dael Fry, Patrick McNair, Lewis O'Brien, Jonathan Howson, Hayden Hackney, Isaiah Jones, Matt Crooks, Riley McGree, Josh Coburn.

Watford vs Middlesbrough Prediction

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Published 22:49, 27 September 2023

Watford vs Middlesbrough Odds

For this Championship match, the leading bookies’ betting odds mean Watford are the +162.5 favourite to win and that means a 38% chance of winning. Middlesbrough are the outsiders at +170 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The Under 2.5 / Over 2.5 Goals betting market has the two outcomes at a similar price. BTTS betting is popular and you can back Yes at -150 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Last 5 Matches

Watford

Middlesbrough

Head to Head

Watford vs Middlesbrough

Team Stats

Watford FC Betting Stats

Middlesbrough FC Betting Stats

Full time Result

5 wins, 8 defeats and 7 draws in previous 20 matches
4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 home matches

Full time Results

4 wins, 10 defeats and 6 draws in previous 20 matches
1 wins, 6 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 away matches

Goals

An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.25 conceded in the previous 20 matches
An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
An average of 2.55 goals per game in the previous 20 matches
An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 20 matches
BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 20 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

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Goal Stats - Last 5 Matches

Watford FC

Middlesbrough FC

Goals / match

1.4 1.2

Conceded / match

1.8 1.2

Total / match

3.2 2.4

Goals

An average of 1.35 goals scored and 1.55 conceded in the previous 20 matches
An average of 1.20 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 20 matches
An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
BTTS Yes in 13 of the previous 20 matches
BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 11 of the previous 20 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches

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Goal Stats - Last 5 Matches

Watford FC

Middlesbrough FC

Goals / match

1.4 1.2

Conceded / match

1.8 1.2

Total / match

3.2 2.4

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Goal Stats - Last 5 Matches

Watford FC

Middlesbrough FC

Goals / match

1.4 1.2

Conceded / match

1.8 1.2

Total / match

3.2 2.4

Corners

An average of 5.8 corners awarded and 4.5 corners conceded in the last 20 matches
An average of 7.9 corners awarded and 3.3 corners against in the last 10 home matches
An average of 10.3 corners awarded in the last 20 matches
An average of 11.2 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
Had the most corners in 12 and least corners in 7 of the last 20 matches
Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches

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Corner Stats - Last 5 Matches

Watford FC

Middlesbrough FC

For / match

5.2 7.2

Against / match

4.8 4.4

Total / match

10 11.6

Corners

An average of 6.1 corners awarded and 4.55 corners conceded in the last 20 matches
An average of 6.6 corners awarded and 4.3 corners against in the last 10 away matches
An average of 10.65 corners awarded in the last 20 matches
An average of 10.9 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
Had the most corners in 12 and least corners in 6 of the last 20 matches
Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 away matches

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Corner Stats - Last 5 Matches

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Middlesbrough FC

For / match

5.2 7.2

Against / match

4.8 4.4

Total / match

10 11.6

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Middlesbrough FC

For / match

5.2 7.2

Against / match

4.8 4.4

Total / match

10 11.6

Possession

An average of 56% possession in the last 20 matches
An average of 62% possession in the last 10 home matches
Most possession in 14 of the last 20 matches
Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

An average of 58% possession in the last 20 matches
An average of 57% possession in the last 10 away matches
Most possession in 13 of the last 20 matches
Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches

Top Scorers & Assists

Top Scorers for Watford FC are Matheus Martins (3), Mileta Rajovic (3), Imran Louza (1)
Top Assistors for Watford FC are Imran Louza (2), Thomas Ince (2), Francisco Sierralta (1)

Top Scorers & Assists

Top Scorers for Middlesbrough FC are Darragh Lenihan (1), Emmanuel Latte Lath (1), Hayden Hackney (1)
Top Assistors for Middlesbrough FC are Samuel Silvera (2), Marcus Forss (1)

Team News

Our Watford vs Middlesbrough team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.

Getting the player information you need is easy thanks to the Championship squads.

Watford FC Team Page

Middlesbrough FC Team Page

Watford vs Middlesbrough Lineups

Watford Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Middlesbrough Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Watford Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

1 Daniel Bachmann

5 Ryan Porteous 4 Wesley Hoedt 3 Francisco Sierralta

2 Jeremy Ngakia 10 Imran Louza 24 Tom Dele-Bashiru 6 Jamal Lewis

19 Vakoun Issouf Bayo 9 Mileta Rajovic 18 Yaser Asprilla

1 Seny Dieng

3 Rav van den Berg 6 Dael Fry 17 Patrick McNair 28 Lewis O'Brien

16 Jonathan Howson 7 Hayden Hackney

11 Isaiah Jones 25 Matt Crooks 8 Riley McGree

19 Josh Coburn

Middlesbrough Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Watford Substitutes

7Thomas Ince
11Ismael Kone
14Rhys Healey
15Matthew Pollock
16Giorgi Chakvetadze
26Ben Hamer
37Matheus Martins
39Edo Kayembe
45Ryan Andrews

Middlesbrough Substitutes

2Tommy Smith
4Daniel Barlaser
9Emmanuel Latte Lath
10Morgan Rogers
18Samuel Silvera
21Marcus Forss
23Thomas Glover
27Lukas Engel
29Sam Greenwood

Previous Watford Lineups

23 Sep Championship

Leeds United 3-0 Watford

Confirmed Lineups

20 Sep Championship

Watford 2-2 West Brom

Confirmed Lineups

16 Sep Championship

Watford 2-0 Birmingham

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Previous Middlesbrough Lineups

26 Sep EFL Cup

Bradford City 0-2 Middlesbrough

Confirmed Lineups

23 Sep Championship

Middlesbrough 2-1 Southampton

Confirmed Lineups

19 Sep Championship

Sheffield Wed 1-1 Middlesbrough

Confirmed Lineups

The Watford vs Middlesbrough lineups are available before kick-off, with the predicted lineups showing first and they are followed by confirmed starting 11s.

Injuries & Suspensions

Watford Injury Table

Type Name Info

No players are currently reported injured or suspended.

Ken Sema Muscle injury

Middlesbrough Injury Table

Type Name Info

No players are currently reported injured or suspended.

Rav van den Berg Hamstring

Anfernee Dijksteel Unknown

Team Squads

Watford FC Squad

Middlesbrough FC Squad

We have injury news so you can get the list of player injuries, while suspensions are also flagged up which means a player is missing the next game.

It’s great to get information and stats on the squad for every team in the division.

Championship Table

Championship 2023/2024

#	Team	G	W	D	L	+/-	P
1	Leicester City	8	7	0	1	14:5	21
2	Ipswich Town	8	7	0	1	17:10	21
3	Preston	8	6	2	0	13:6	20
4	Hull City	8	4	3	1	13:8	15
5	Sunderland	8	4	1	3	15:8	13
6	Leeds United	8	3	4	1	13:7	13
7	Cardiff City	8	4	1	3	14:12	13
8	Norwich	8	4	1	3	17:16	13
9	Bristol City	8	3	3	2	9:7	12
10	Birmingham	8	3	3	2	8:7	12
11	Millwall	8	3	2	3	7:8	11
12	Plymouth	8	3	1	4	16:13	10
13	West Brom	8	2	4	2	12:11	10
14	Blackburn	8	3	1	4	12:16	10
15	Southampton	8	3	1	4	12:19	10
16	Watford	8	2	3	3	11:10	9
17	Huddersfield	8	2	3	3	9:13	9
18	Coventry	8	1	5	2	12:11	8
19	QPR	8	2	2	4	7:12	8
20	Stoke City	8	2	1	5	8:12	7
21	Swansea City	8	1	3	4	10:12	6
22	Middlesbrough	8	1	2	5	7:15	5
23	Rotherham	8	1	2	5	8:17	5
24	Sheffield Wed	8	0	2	6	5:14	2

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#	Team	G	W	D	L	+/-	P
1	Preston	4	4	0	0	8:4	12
2	Plymouth	4	3	0	1	13:5	9
3	Ipswich Town	4	3	0	1	12:9	9
4	Cardiff City	4	3	0	1	8:5	9
5	Norwich	4	3	0	1	6:4	9
6	Leicester City	4	3	0	1	5:3	9
7	Watford	5	2	2	1	8:3	8
8	Birmingham	4	2	2	0	4:2	8
9	West Brom	4	2	1	1	8:6	7
10	Sunderland	4	2	0	2	8:4	6
11	Coventry	4	1	3	0	7:4	6
12	Leeds United	4	1	3	0	6:3	6
13	Hull City	4	1	3	0	6:4	6
14	Stoke City	4	2	0	2	6:6	6
15	Millwall	4	2	0	2	4:4	6
16	Blackburn	4	2	0	2	6:7	6
17	Swansea City	4	1	2	1	6:4	5
18	Bristol City	4	1	2	1	5:4	5
19	Rotherham	4	1	2	1	6:6	5
20	Middlesbrough	4	1	1	2	3:5	4
21	Southampton	4	1	1	2	7:10	4
22	Huddersfield	4	1	1	2	4:7	4
23	QPR	3	0	1	2	2:5	1
24	Sheffield Wed	4	0	1	3	2:5	1