Middlesbrough vs Preston: prediction, analysis and match stats

When and where is Middlesbrough vs Preston?

Middlesbrough host Preston on Friday, 1 January 2027 at 16:00 (Paris time), at Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough, Matchday 25 of the Championship.

What form are both teams in?

Middlesbrough took 11 points from their last 5 matches: W D W W D (2.1 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match).

Preston took 2 points from their last 5 matches: D L L L D (0.8 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match).

Middlesbrough are 1st and Preston 24th in the Championship table.

What does the head-to-head say?

Over the last 5 meetings: 1 win for Middlesbrough, 2 draws and 2 wins for Preston.

• 24/01/2026 · Middlesbrough 4-0 Preston
• 13/09/2025 · Preston 2-2 Middlesbrough
• 25/01/2025 · Preston 2-1 Middlesbrough
• 14/09/2024 · Middlesbrough 1-1 Preston
• 14/02/2024 · Preston 2-1 Middlesbrough

How many goals to expect?

At home this season, Middlesbrough score 2.3 goals and concede 1.5 per match. Away, Preston score 0.8 goals and concede 2.5 per match.

Middlesbrough vs Preston prediction: who is the favourite?

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