West Brom vs Middlesbrough Prediction & Betting Tips - Championship
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by Ian John | in Championship Predictions
Friday night action in the Championship will start our match predictions for the weekend. West Bromwich Albion host Middlesbrough at The Hawthorns in a match which will have implications at both ends of the table. Boro have a good recent record in this fixture, but The Baggies strong home record and Boro's recent struggles, make this a tough game to predict.
Despite Middlesbrough's poorer performances of late, Boro remain firmly entrenched in the battle for top spot in the table. They are second in the table with 46 points from 26 games and they are six points behind leaders Coventry City. West Brom's struggles see them occupy 18th spot in the table with 31 points from 26 games. They are seven points clear of the relegation spots.
Recent form for West Brom is not the best. They did beat QPR 2-1 at home, but then they were beaten 1-0 away by Swansea City. That defeat was followed by another in a 2-1 defeat at Leicester City. However, in the FA Cup at the weekend, they drew 2-2 away to Swansea and won the tie 6-5 on penalties.
Middlesbrough's poor run of form started with a 1-0 home defeat to Hull City, which was followed by another 1-0 defeat, this time away to Derby County. However, in their next games, they thrashed Southampton 4-0 at home in the league. At the weekend, they travelled to Fulham and were beaten 3-1 in the FA Cup Third Round.
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West Brom v Middlesbrough Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.46 | 3.25 | 2.9 |
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2.58 | 3.32 | 2.75 |
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2.42 | 3.24 | 2.9 |
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2.4 | 3.3 | 2.82 |
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2.44 | 3.3 | 2.82 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between West Brom and Middlesbrough?
Our prediction for the West Brom vs Middlesbrough match is: A draw.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 16/01/2026 between West Brom and Middlesbrough in Championship :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 46.18% for a win of West Brom against Middlesbrough with odds of 2.58 at Melbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between West Brom vs Middlesbrough is 19.19% with odds of 3.35 at Tonybet.
- Our prediction model gives a 34.63% chance ⭐ for a win of Middlesbrough vs West Brom with odds of 2.92 at Shangrila.
West Brom - Middlesbrough Prediction and Best Odds:
| West Brom Middlesbrough Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| West Brom wins | 46.18% | 2.58 at Melbet |
| Over 2.5 goals | 53.54% | 2.07 at Shangrila |
| Both Team To Score | 65.42% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: West Brom | 18.06% | 6 at Bet365 |
West Brom vs Middlesbrough Form
West Brom and Middlesbrough's standings in the Championship
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5
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80 | 46 | 22 | 14 | 10 | +25 |
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21
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51 | 46 | 13 | 14 | 19 | -10 |
West Brom and Middlesbrough Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
5 Jan 2026 - Championship
1 Jan 2026 - Championship
29 Dec 2025 - Championship
26 Dec 2025 - Championship
20 Dec 2025 - Championship
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
29 Dec 2025 - Championship
26 Dec 2025 - Championship
12 Dec 2025 - Championship
29 Nov 2025 - Championship
26 Nov 2025 - Championship
8 Nov 2025 - Championship
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
5 Jan 2026 - Championship
1 Jan 2026 - Championship
20 Dec 2025 - Championship
9 Dec 2025 - Championship
6 Dec 2025 - Championship
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
4 Jan 2026 - Championship
1 Jan 2026 - Championship
29 Dec 2025 - Championship
26 Dec 2025 - Championship
20 Dec 2025 - Championship
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Jan 2026 - Championship
29 Dec 2025 - Championship
26 Dec 2025 - Championship
13 Dec 2025 - Championship
29 Nov 2025 - Championship
25 Nov 2025 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
1 Jan 2026 - Championship
20 Dec 2025 - Championship
9 Dec 2025 - Championship
5 Dec 2025 - Championship
22 Nov 2025 - Championship
West Brom vs Middlesbrough Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
0 %
67 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
19 Sept 2025 - Championship
21 Jan 2025 - Championship
1 Oct 2024 - Championship
23 Dec 2023 - Championship
26 Aug 2023 - Championship
25 Feb 2023 - Championship
West Brom against Middlesbrough Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Substitutes
J. Wildsmith
DefenderG. Campbell
A. Gilchrist
MidfielderC. Deeming
H. Whitwell
O. Bostock
J. Wallace
D. Dike
J. Maja
J. McLaughlin
DefenderF. Munroe
D. Fry
L. Castledine
S. Nypan
A. Kante
L. McCabe
ForwardS. Hansen
D. Burgzorg
Missing players
A. Jones
Most goals and assists
West Brom
Middlesbrough
I. Price
(9 Goals)
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A. Heggebo
(9 Goals)
M. Whittaker
(14 Goals)
M. Johnston
(8 Assists)
M. Whittaker
(6 Assists)
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H. Hackney
(6 Assists)
,
C. Brittain
(6 Assists)
West Brom - Middlesbrough Key Points
- West Brom have lost just two of their 12 home games this season (W6, D4).
- Four of Middlesbrough's seven draws in the league this season have come away from home.
- All of West Brom's four draws in the league this season have come at home.
- Despite being second in the table, Middlesbrough have won just one of their last five games (L3, D1).
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Our West Brom vs Middlesbrough Prediction
Our prediction for the West Brom vs. Middlesbrough Championship match is: A draw.
There's a lot of mixed data for this game. West Brom have a decent home record, Middlesbrough a solid away record, but both teams recent form is not the best. This is a fixture where both teams will be desperate not to lose the game. Middlesbrough because they are chasing Coventry at the top of the table, West Brom to keep them away from the relegation zone. As such a draw looks a solid choice here.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis West Brom Middlesbrough
| West Brom vs Middlesbrough | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Brom wins | 2.32 | 2.58 | +11.2% |
| Draw | 3.2 | 3.35 | +4.7% |
| Middlesbrough wins | 2.93 | 2.92 | -0.3% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- West Brom is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 11.2% since opening
- The probability of this result was 43.1% and is now 38.8% (-4.3%)
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All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
