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
Key match information
Middlesbrough played Preston North End in Championship (England). The match was played on 24 January 2026. Final score: 4:0.
Current form
Middlesbrough: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Preston North End: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Middlesbrough scores 1.50 and concedes 1.04 goals per match. Preston North End scores 1.29 and concedes 1.04. League average: 2.58 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Middlesbrough 57%, Preston North End 57%. Over 2.5: Middlesbrough 54%, Preston North End 43%. League level: BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Middlesbrough has higher xG: 1.60 vs 1.31. Middlesbrough: 14.4 shots per match, Preston North End: 11.4.
Match halves
Middlesbrough: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.89. Preston North End: half-time lead 36%, second-half goals 0.71.
Goals by minute
Middlesbrough: 31-45+ (12 goals). Preston North End: 76-90+ (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.58 goals per match, BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
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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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Middlesbrough is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Middlesbrough · 1.2 pts / match - 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 match.
1.5 goals / match - Middlesbrough · 1.29 goals / match - Preston North End
Middlesbrough scores in 75% of matches (21 of 28 matches), while Preston North End keeps a clean sheet in 29% (8 of 28 matches).
Preston North End scores in 79% of matches (22 of 28 matches), while Middlesbrough keeps a clean sheet in 25% (7 of 28 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Middlesbrough
Over / Under - Preston North End
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Middlesbrough · 1.39 pts / match - Preston North End
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Middlesbrough - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 54%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Preston North End - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 36% of matches and wins 39%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Middlesbrough
Preston North End
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | • 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
Previous meeting: Middlesbrough 0 - 1 - 0 Preston North End. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.