West Bromwich Albion vs Middlesbrough: match statistics
West Bromwich Albion displays solid home form with a 50% win rate and an impressive +5 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts are recording an average of 1.73 xG in home matches, exceeding their actual output and suggesting potential for improved results. Despite sitting second in the table, Middlesbrough shows weaker form on the road with just 38% wins and a high failure-to-score rate of 31%. The recent form of both teams is comparable (0.8 PPG), but West Bromwich's home advantage and possession metrics (55% vs 58% for Middlesbrough) give the hosts a real chance of triumph. The key factor will be West Bromwich's efficiency in utilizing their home advantage and their ability to break down a visiting defense that concedes an average of 1.15 goals away.
West Bromwich Albion vs Middlesbrough: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
West Bromwich Albion played against Middlesbrough in Championship (England). The game was played on January 16, 2026. Final score: 2:3.
Recent form
West Bromwich Albion has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Middlesbrough has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
West Bromwich Albion scores 1.12 goals per game and allows 1.35. Middlesbrough scores 1.42 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.61 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 58% of West Bromwich Albion's games and 54% of Middlesbrough's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 50%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Middlesbrough has the higher season xG average, 1.60 to 1.51 per game. West Bromwich Albion takes 14.0 shots per game, while Middlesbrough takes 14.6.
First-half and second-half trends
West Bromwich Albion leads at halftime in 31% of its games and scores 0.62 goals per game after halftime. Middlesbrough leads at halftime in 31% and scores 0.81 after halftime.
When the teams score
West Bromwich Albion's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). For Middlesbrough, it is minutes 31-45+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.61 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 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
West Bromwich Albion displays solid home form with a 50% win rate and an impressive +5 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts are recording an average of 1.73 xG in home matches, exceeding their actual output and suggesting potential for improved results. Despite sitting second in the table, Middlesbrough shows weaker form on the road with just 38% wins and a high failure-to-score rate of 31%. The recent form of both teams is comparable (0.8 PPG), but West Bromwich's home advantage and possession metrics (55% vs 58% for Middlesbrough) give the hosts a real chance of triumph. The key factor will be West Bromwich's efficiency in utilizing their home advantage and their ability to break down a visiting defense that concedes an average of 1.15 goals away.
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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
| West Bromwich Albion | Middlesbrough | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 28% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 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 33% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - West Bromwich Albion · 0.8 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 27% better for: goals scored per game.
1.12 goals / game - West Bromwich Albion · 1.42 goals / game - Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough is 35% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.35 goals / game - West Bromwich Albion · 1 goals / game - Middlesbrough
West Bromwich Albion scores in 73% of games (19 of 26 meczów), while Middlesbrough keeps a clean sheet in 27% (7 of 26 meczów).
Middlesbrough scores in 73% of games (19 of 26 meczów), while West Bromwich Albion keeps a clean sheet in 19% (5 of 26 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 - West Bromwich Albion
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.
West Bromwich Albion is 10% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.35 pts / game - West Bromwich Albion · 1.23 pts / game - Middlesbrough
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
West Bromwich Albion - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Middlesbrough - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +2 |
* 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 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
West Bromwich Albion
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
| West Bromwich Albion | Liga | Middlesbrough | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.46 | 2.61 | ▼ 2.42 |
| Both teams scored | • 58% | 58% | ▼ 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 52% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 24% | ▲ 27% |
| Goal before half-time | • 73% | 73% | ▼ 69% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 78% | • 77% |
^ 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 West Bromwich Albion's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Middlesbrough. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of West Bromwich Albion vs Middlesbrough?
The Championship match finished West Bromwich Albion 2:3 Middlesbrough. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before West Bromwich Albion vs Middlesbrough?
West Bromwich Albion score 1.12 goals per game on average and Middlesbrough 1.42. The Championship average is 2.61 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 58% of West Bromwich Albion's matches and 54% of Middlesbrough's.
What form are West Bromwich Albion and Middlesbrough in?
Over the last 5 games West Bromwich Albion have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Middlesbrough 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for West Bromwich Albion vs Middlesbrough?
The statistical background for West Bromwich Albion vs Middlesbrough — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.