Middlesbrough vs Watford Prediction & Betting Tips - Championship
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by Nella Wagah | in Championship Predictions
Middlesbrough will host Warford in the penultimate round of the Championship season this Saturday. Starting the round placed fifth, Boro are still in the hunt for second place, while Watford have confirmed their stay in the league. Let’s have a look at the match prediction here.
Middlesbrough were at some point looking like they would seriously challenge for the league title. However, a streak of seven winless matches had their fans fearing they’d even miss a top-six place.
That was averted by their 1-0 midweek win against Sheffield Wednesday. Still, a top-two finish looks way beyond them, largely occasioned by a poor home run that had the team winless in February and March.
Watford have hit 57 points, 13 above the relegation region, and have virtually nothing more to play for. There is someone who will need them to turn up though – manager Edward Still.
The Belgian has been under immense pressure, and losing their last three games hasn’t helped. A decision on his future might have already been made, as the 3-0 defeat to West Brom has them on a six-match winless run.
He will hope for a strong finish nonetheless. The Hornets have beaten Middlesbrough in each of their last three meetings, including a 3-0 win in the reverse fixture.
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Middlesbrough v Watford Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.36 | 5.2 | 7.4 |
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1.36 | 4.95 | 7.65 |
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1.36 | 4.95 | 7.65 |
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1.33 | 5 | 7.5 |
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1.41 | 4.8 | 7 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Middlesbrough and Watford?
Our prediction for the Middlesbrough vs Watford match is: BTTS.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 25/04/2026 between Middlesbrough and Watford in Championship :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 44.33% for a win of Middlesbrough against Watford with odds of 1.41 at Roobet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Middlesbrough vs Watford is 27.23% with odds of 5.4 at Tonybet.
- Our prediction model gives a 28.45% chance ⭐ for a win of Watford vs Middlesbrough with odds of 8.25 at LSbet.
Middlesbrough - Watford Prediction and Best Odds:
| Middlesbrough Watford Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough wins | 44.33% | 1.41 at Roobet |
| Under 2.5 | 51.48% | 2.48 at Betsson |
| Both Team To Score | 57.5% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Middlesbrough | 21.04% | 4.4 at LSbet |
Middlesbrough vs Watford Form
Middlesbrough and Watford's standings in the Championship
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5
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80 | 46 | 22 | 14 | 10 | +25 |
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16
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57 | 46 | 14 | 15 | 17 | -12 |
Middlesbrough and Watford Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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21 Mar 2026 - Championship
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Apr 2026 - Championship
11 Apr 2026 - Championship
3 Apr 2026 - Championship
14 Mar 2026 - Championship
11 Mar 2026 - Championship
24 Feb 2026 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
19 Apr 2026 - Championship
6 Apr 2026 - Championship
21 Mar 2026 - Championship
8 Mar 2026 - Championship
2 Mar 2026 - Championship
16 Feb 2026 - Championship
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Apr 2026 - Championship
18 Apr 2026 - Championship
11 Apr 2026 - Championship
6 Apr 2026 - Championship
3 Apr 2026 - Championship
21 Mar 2026 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Apr 2026 - Championship
6 Apr 2026 - Championship
21 Mar 2026 - Championship
17 Mar 2026 - Championship
24 Feb 2026 - Championship
21 Feb 2026 - Championship
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Apr 2026 - Championship
11 Apr 2026 - Championship
3 Apr 2026 - Championship
14 Mar 2026 - Championship
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27 Feb 2026 - Championship
Middlesbrough vs Watford Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Average stats (last H2H results)
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28 Jan 2023 - Championship
Middlesbrough against Watford Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 2 - 2
Formation : 3 - 5 - 2
Substitutes
J. Wildsmith
DefenderG. Edmundson
M. Targett
D. Fry
L. Castledine
A. Browne
ForwardM. Sene
T. Conway
S. Silvera
N. Baxter
DefenderS. Goglichidze
MidfielderG. Chakvetadze
T. Ince
J. Grieves
O. Maamma
K. Baah
N. Irankunda
M. Doumbia
Missing players
D. Lenihan
A. Jones
MidfielderR. McGree
H. Hackney
S. Mfuni
MidfielderH. Kyprianou
P. Dwomoh
R. Vata
Most goals and assists
Middlesbrough
Watford
M. Whittaker
(14 Goals)
L. Kjerrumgaard
(10 Goals)
M. Whittaker
(6 Assists)
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H. Hackney
(6 Assists)
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C. Brittain
(6 Assists)
I. Louza
(9 Assists)
Middlesbrough - Watford Key Points
- Watford have conceded in all but one of their last 10 away matches.
- Half of Middlesbrough’s last six home matches had both teams score.
- Middlesbrough conceded in all except one of their last five matches.
- Five of these teams’ last eight matches saw both score.
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Our Middlesbrough vs Watford Prediction
Middlesbrough haven’t enjoyed great form in their recent outings. They will be happy to enter this round still in the frame to finish second. Their defensive run hasn’t been great, though they rarely fail to score completely.
The hosts have conceded 44 times in as many matches, and Watford, with their Championship place secured, will seek to take advantage. While at it, the visitors have also had an erratic run and will hope to finish the season strongly. Our prediction for Middlesbrough v Watford is: BTTS.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Middlesbrough Watford
| Middlesbrough vs Watford | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough wins | 1.43 | 1.41 | -1.4% |
| Draw | 4.6 | 5.4 | +17.4% |
| Watford wins | 6.8 | 8.25 | +21.3% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Middlesbrough is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 1.4% since opening
- The probability of this result was 69.9% and is now 70.9% (1.0%)
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
