Watford vs Middlesbrough: match statistics
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Watford vs Middlesbrough: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Watford plays Middlesbrough in Championship (England). The game is scheduled for November 7, 2026. Venue: Vicarage Road.
Recent form
Watford has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Middlesbrough has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Watford scores 0.92 goals per game and allows 1.77. Middlesbrough scores 2.31 and allows 1.31. Games in this league average 2.93 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 54% of Watford's games and 77% of Middlesbrough's. The Over 2.5 rates are 46% and 77%, compared with league averages of 62% for BTTS and 62% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Middlesbrough has the higher season xG average, 2.14 to 1.30 per game. Watford takes 11.9 shots per game, while Middlesbrough takes 19.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Watford leads at halftime in 15% of its games and scores 0.46 goals per game after halftime. Middlesbrough leads at halftime in 54% and scores 1.38 after halftime.
When the teams score
Watford's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (4 goals). For Middlesbrough, it is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.93 goals. Both teams score in 62% of games, and 62% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Watford | Middlesbrough | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.23 | 0.35 |
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 333% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Watford · 2.6 pts / game - Middlesbrough
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 151% better for: goals scored per game.
0.92 goals / game - Watford · 2.31 goals / game - Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough is 35% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.77 goals / game - Watford · 1.31 goals / game - Middlesbrough
Watford scores in 62% of games (8 of 13 games), while Middlesbrough keeps a clean sheet in 23% (3 of 13 games).
Middlesbrough scores in 100% of games (13 of 13 games), while Watford keeps a clean sheet in 8% (1 of 13 games).
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 - Watford
Over / Under - Middlesbrough
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.
Middlesbrough is 168% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.69 pts / game - Watford · 1.85 pts / game - Middlesbrough
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Watford - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 15% of games and wins 23%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Middlesbrough - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 54% of games and wins 62%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -6 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +7 |
* 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 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). 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
Watford
Middlesbrough
* 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
| Watford | Liga | Middlesbrough | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.69 | 2.93 | ▲ 3.62 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 54% | 62% | ▲ 77% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 46% | 62% | ▲ 77% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 8% | 22% | • 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 92% | 78% | • 77% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 54% | 79% | ▲ 92% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Watford's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Middlesbrough. Games average 4.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Watford and Middlesbrough play?
Watford face Middlesbrough on November 7, 2026 in Championship at Vicarage Road. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Watford and Middlesbrough?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Watford won 1, Middlesbrough won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Watford vs Middlesbrough?
Watford score 0.92 goals per game on average and Middlesbrough 2.31. The Championship average is 2.93 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 54% of Watford's matches and 77% of Middlesbrough's.
What form are Watford and Middlesbrough in?
Over the last 5 games Watford have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Middlesbrough 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Watford vs Middlesbrough?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.