Middlesbrough vs Preston North End: match statistics
Middlesbrough presents solid home form with 62% of matches won at home and an impressive +9 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts have won 3 encounters in their last 5 home matches, confirming their strength before their own crowd. Preston North End, despite a decent table position, has weaker away form with 38% draws and only 38% away wins. Additionally, the visitors are going through a form crisis, losing 3 of their last 5 matches overall. Middlesbrough's advantage in possession (56% vs 46%) and higher xG in home matches (1.6 vs 1.26 xG for Preston away) further support the prediction of a home win. I expect a balanced beginning to the match, but Middlesbrough's class and home form should determine their victory.
Middlesbrough vs Preston North End: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Middlesbrough played against Preston North End in Championship (England). The game was played on January 24, 2026. Final score: 4:0.
Recent form
Middlesbrough has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Preston North End has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Middlesbrough scores 1.50 goals per game and allows 1.04. Preston North End scores 1.29 and allows 1.04. Games in this league average 2.58 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 57% of Middlesbrough's games and 57% of Preston North End's. The Over 2.5 rates are 54% and 43%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Middlesbrough has the higher season xG average, 1.60 to 1.31 per game. Middlesbrough takes 14.4 shots per game, while Preston North End takes 11.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Middlesbrough leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 0.89 goals per game after halftime. Preston North End leads at halftime in 36% and scores 0.71 after halftime.
When the teams score
Middlesbrough's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (12 goals). For Preston North End, it is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.58 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Middlesbrough presents solid home form with 62% of matches won at home and an impressive +9 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts have won 3 encounters in their last 5 home matches, confirming their strength before their own crowd. Preston North End, despite a decent table position, has weaker away form with 38% draws and only 38% away wins. Additionally, the visitors are going through a form crisis, losing 3 of their last 5 matches overall. Middlesbrough's advantage in possession (56% vs 46%) and higher xG in home matches (1.6 vs 1.26 xG for Preston away) further support the prediction of a home win. I expect a balanced beginning to the match, but Middlesbrough's class and home form should determine their victory.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Middlesbrough | Preston North End | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.34 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Middlesbrough is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Middlesbrough · 1.2 pts / game - Preston North End
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Middlesbrough is 16% better for: goals scored per game.
1.5 goals / game - Middlesbrough · 1.29 goals / game - Preston North End
Middlesbrough scores in 75% of games (21 of 28 meczów), while Preston North End keeps a clean sheet in 29% (8 of 28 meczów).
Preston North End scores in 79% of games (22 of 28 meczów), while Middlesbrough keeps a clean sheet in 25% (7 of 28 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Middlesbrough
Over / Under - Preston North End
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Preston North End is 11% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.25 pts / game - Middlesbrough · 1.39 pts / game - Preston North End
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Middlesbrough - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 54%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Preston North End - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Middlesbrough
Preston North End
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Middlesbrough | Liga | Preston North End | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.54 | 2.58 | ▼ 2.32 |
| Both teams scored | • 57% | 58% | • 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 54% | 51% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | • 25% | 24% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | • 71% | 72% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | • 79% | 78% | ▼ 71% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Middlesbrough's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Preston North End. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Middlesbrough vs Preston North End?
The Championship match finished Middlesbrough 4:0 Preston North End. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Middlesbrough vs Preston North End?
Middlesbrough score 1.50 goals per game on average and Preston North End 1.29. The Championship average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Middlesbrough's matches and 57% of Preston North End's.
What form are Middlesbrough and Preston North End in?
Over the last 5 games Middlesbrough have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Preston North End 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Middlesbrough vs Preston North End?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Middlesbrough vs Preston North End: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.