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Match analysis
EnglandChampionship
Watford vs Middlesbrough
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
Watford vs Middlesbrough preview and prediction
Middlesbrough make the trip to Watford on Saturday 7 November for a Championship fixture. Our Elo ratings have the two sides close together, which makes this a tight one to call.
Watford are struggling for results: their last five read L L W L L. The last five for Middlesbrough go W W D W W, and on that evidence they are in good nick. They are unbeaten in five.
On their own patch Watford are scoring 1.0 and letting in 1.4 per game. On the road Middlesbrough score 2.0 a game and concede 1.6. Over 2.5 goals is the obvious lean, with the scoring and conceding rates combining to 3.2 a game.
There is no tipster preview on Watford vs Middlesbrough yet, so head to our Championship tips for the latest picks in the competition.
Form & key stats
Per game
Elo ratings
- Overall edge
- +225Middlesbrough
- Venue edge
- +29Middlesbrough
| WatfordHome | Rating | MiddlesbroughAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,394 | Overall | 1,619 |
| 1,530 | Match venue | 1,560 |
| 1,530 | At home | 1,597 |
| 1,363 | Away | 1,560 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,404 | Attack | 1,567 |
| 1,474 | Defence | 1,560 |
| 1,452 | Home attack | 1,515 |
| 1,398 | Away attack | 1,561 |
| 1,546 | Home defence | 1,601 |
| 1,447 | Away defence | 1,521 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,683 | Goal environment | 1,442 |
| 1,582 | Home goals | 1,295 |
| 1,602 | Away goals | 1,647 |
| 1,494 | Possession | 1,558 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,452 | Set-piece attack | 1,562 |
| 1,454 | Set-piece defence | 1,561 |
| 1,453 | Close games | 1,568 |
| 1,373 | Winning margin | 1,639 |
Match venue compares Watford at home with Middlesbrough away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Starting lineups
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.