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Match analysis
EnglandChampionship
Middlesbrough vs Preston
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
Middlesbrough vs Preston preview and prediction
Kick-off is on Friday 1 January 2027 for Middlesbrough and Preston, a Championship meeting. A 188-point Elo gap makes Middlesbrough the side to beat, with Preston rated 1409.
Don't expect a goal-fest. The two sides' scoring and conceding rates add up to 0.1 a game, so unders appeal. Middlesbrough keep it tight, with clean sheets in 100% of their games.
There is no tipster preview on Middlesbrough vs Preston yet, so head to our Championship tips for the latest picks in the competition.
Form & key stats
Per game
Elo ratings
- Overall edge
- +210Middlesbrough
- Venue edge
- +188Middlesbrough
| MiddlesbroughHome | Rating | PrestonAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,591 | Overall | 1,381 |
| 1,597 | Match venue | 1,409 |
| 1,597 | At home | 1,454 |
| 1,546 | Away | 1,409 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,532 | Attack | 1,422 |
| 1,561 | Defence | 1,433 |
| 1,515 | Home attack | 1,437 |
| 1,528 | Away attack | 1,424 |
| 1,601 | Home defence | 1,490 |
| 1,529 | Away defence | 1,448 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,432 | Goal environment | 1,402 |
| 1,295 | Home goals | 1,482 |
| 1,637 | Away goals | 1,420 |
| 1,562 | Possession | 1,455 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,553 | Set-piece attack | 1,446 |
| 1,553 | Set-piece defence | 1,447 |
| 1,564 | Close games | 1,452 |
| 1,602 | Winning margin | 1,358 |
Match venue compares Middlesbrough at home with Preston 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.