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
Key match information
West Bromwich Albion played Middlesbrough in Championship (England). The match was played on 16 January 2026. Final score: 2:3.
Current form
West Bromwich Albion: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match. Middlesbrough: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
West Bromwich Albion scores 1.12 and concedes 1.35 goals per match. Middlesbrough scores 1.42 and concedes 1.00. League average: 2.61 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: West Bromwich Albion 58%, Middlesbrough 54%. Over 2.5: West Bromwich Albion 50%, Middlesbrough 50%. League level: BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 52%.
xG, shots and style
Middlesbrough has higher xG: 1.60 vs 1.51. West Bromwich Albion: 14.0 shots per match, Middlesbrough: 14.6.
Match halves
West Bromwich Albion: half-time lead 31%, second-half goals 0.62. Middlesbrough: half-time lead 31%, second-half goals 0.81.
Goals by minute
West Bromwich Albion: 76-90+ (6 goals). Middlesbrough: 31-45+ (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.61 goals per match, BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 52%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, 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
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Middlesbrough is 33% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - West Bromwich Albion · 0.8 pts / match - 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 match.
1.12 goals / match - West Bromwich Albion · 1.42 goals / match - Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough is 35% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.35 goals / match - West Bromwich Albion · 1 goals / match - Middlesbrough
West Bromwich Albion scores in 73% of matches (19 of 26 matches), while Middlesbrough keeps a clean sheet in 27% (7 of 26 matches).
Middlesbrough scores in 73% of matches (19 of 26 matches), while West Bromwich Albion keeps a clean sheet in 19% (5 of 26 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 - West Bromwich Albion
Over / Under - Middlesbrough
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.
West Bromwich Albion is 10% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.35 pts / match - West Bromwich Albion · 1.23 pts / match - Middlesbrough
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
West Bromwich Albion - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 31% of matches and wins 35%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Middlesbrough - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 31% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
West Bromwich Albion
Middlesbrough
* 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
| West Bromwich Albion | Liga | Middlesbrough | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: West Bromwich Albion 0 - 0 - 1 Middlesbrough. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.