Watford vs Middlesbrough Prediction & Betting Tips - Championship
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by Ita Emmanuel | in Championship Predictions
This Championship matchday 13 fixture will see 12th-placed Watford host second-placed Middlesbrough on Saturday. Can the Hornets overcome Boro to bounce back after last week's setback? Here is our prediction for the match.
Watford conceded three times in the first half as they fell 3-1 away to league leaders Coventry City last week. This result saw them drop to 14th in the table with 15 points – four behind the top six. They have won three of their last five matches (D1, L2), including both of their recent encounters with Middlesbrough.
Javi Gracia's side will also look to build on their recent winning momentum at home. They have won their last three home matches and five of their last six Championship home fixtures against Middlesbrough.
Middlesbrough narrowly escaped defeat at home in their last match against Wrexham at the weekend. Boro left it late to find the equalizer in the 80th minute through Hayden Hackney after trailing to an early goal from the seventh minute.
Despite the stalemate, they still remain second in the table with 23 points but are two points behind Coventry City at the top. Notably, Rob Edwards' side have failed to win four of their last six matches and three of their last four away fixtures.
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The Best Betting Odds for Watford v Middlesbrough Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.55 | 3.4 | 2.55 |
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2.63 | 3.25 | 2.75 |
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2.5 | 3.1 | 2.75 |
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2.6 | 3.4 | 2.6 |
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2.5 | 3.2 | 2.7 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Watford and Middlesbrough?
Our prediction for the Watford vs Middlesbrough match is: Watford win or draw.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 01/11/2025 between Watford and Middlesbrough in Championship :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 36% for a win of Watford against Middlesbrough with odds of 2.89 at 22bet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Watford vs Middlesbrough is 25.78% with odds of 3.45 at Tonybet.
- Our prediction model gives a 38.22% chance ⭐ for a win of Middlesbrough vs Watford with odds of 2.8 at Tonybet.
Watford - Middlesbrough Prediction and Best Odds:
| Watford Middlesbrough Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough wins | 38.22% | 2.8 at Tonybet |
| Over 2.5 goals | 60.08% | 2.1 at Betfred |
| Both Team To Score | 65.83% | |
| Half-time / Full-time: Middlesbrough/Middlesbrough | 13.97% | 4.33 at Bet365 |
Watford vs Middlesbrough Form
Watford and Middlesbrough's standings in the Championship
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2
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42 | 22 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 9 |
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10
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32 | 22 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 3 |
Watford and Middlesbrough Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Oct 2025 - Championship
22 Oct 2025 - Championship
18 Oct 2025 - Championship
4 Oct 2025 - Championship
1 Oct 2025 - Championship
27 Sept 2025 - Championship
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Oct 2025 - Championship
4 Oct 2025 - Championship
27 Sept 2025 - Championship
13 Sept 2025 - Championship
30 Aug 2025 - Championship
16 Aug 2025 - Championship
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Oct 2025 - Championship
18 Oct 2025 - Championship
1 Oct 2025 - Championship
22 Sept 2025 - Championship
23 Aug 2025 - Championship
9 Aug 2025 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Oct 2025 - Championship
22 Oct 2025 - Championship
17 Oct 2025 - Championship
4 Oct 2025 - Championship
30 Sept 2025 - Championship
27 Sept 2025 - Championship
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Oct 2025 - Championship
17 Oct 2025 - Championship
30 Sept 2025 - Championship
19 Sept 2025 - Championship
30 Aug 2025 - Championship
12 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Oct 2025 - Championship
4 Oct 2025 - Championship
27 Sept 2025 - Championship
13 Sept 2025 - Championship
23 Aug 2025 - Championship
16 Aug 2025 - Championship
Watford vs Middlesbrough Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
50 %
0 %
50 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
15 Feb 2025 - Championship
5 Oct 2024 - Championship
4 May 2024 - Championship
30 Sept 2023 - Championship
28 Jan 2023 - Championship
30 Aug 2022 - Championship
Watford against Middlesbrough Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Missing players
J. Abankwah
MidfielderJ. Grieves
S. Dieng
DefenderD. Lenihan
MidfielderR. Kante
Most goals and assists
Watford
Middlesbrough
L. Kjerrumgaard
(8 Goals)
M. Whittaker
(8 Goals)
I. Louza
(5 Assists)
H. Hackney
(4 Assists)
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C. Brittain
(4 Assists)
Watford - Middlesbrough Key Points
- Watford have won their last three home matches.
- Watford have won both of their recent meetings with Middlesbrough.
- Middlesbrough have failed to win four of their last six matches.
- Middlesbrough have failed to win three of their last four away matches.
- Middlesbrough have lost five of their last six Championship away matches against Watford.
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Our Watford vs Middlesbrough Prediction
Middlesbrough have emerged as the bookmakers' favorite to win this match given their stronger start to the season than Watford. However, it will not be a cakewalk for Rob Edwards' men. They have struggled for results lately and in their recent road games.
Javi Gracia's Watford will be looking for their fourth consecutive victory at home in Saturday's clash. They have edged Middlesbrough in their last two encounters and dominated them in their home fixtures. Therefore, we expect them to get a result in this match. Our Watford vs Middlesbrough prediction is Watford win or draw.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Watford Middlesbrough
| Watford vs Middlesbrough | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watford wins | 2.82 | 2.55 | -9.6% |
| Draw | 3.6 | 3.4 | -5.6% |
| Middlesbrough wins | 2.25 | 2.55 | +13.3% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Middlesbrough is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 13.3% since opening
- The probability of this result was 44.4% and is now 39.2% (-5.2%)
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