Championship
Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich Albion
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 - 12:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Riverside Stadium
Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich Albion Prediction & Stats - Championship 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich Albion carries real history into this round of the Championship.
The two sides meet on 29/08 (Saturday) at Riverside Stadium, 12:30 (UK time).
Read the Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich Albion prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich Albion
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich Albion call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 3.5 Goals
Last updated on 28-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Middlesbrough the side to beat, with roughly 56% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Championship odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Middlesbrough Preview
Middlesbrough reach this fixture 2 match into their Championship. Here is where Boro stand:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
1.5 points per game
3 scored, at 1.5 a game
3 conceded, at 1.5 a game
Boro, season-wide
3 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Will Lankshear, 2 goals
Most assists: Sebastian Berhalter, 1 assists
Recent results — Middlesbrough
25/08/2026 14:30
22/08/2026 10:00
15/08/2026 10:00
07/08/2026 15:00
23/05/2026 10:30
West Bromwich Albion: how they are travelling
West Bromwich Albion come in 2 matches into their Championship.
Here is what The Baggies have produced:
In this competition
2 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost
3 points per game
5 scored, at 2.5 a game
2 conceded, at 1 a game
The Baggies, season-wide
3 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Jimmy Jay Morgan, 2 goals
Most assists: Jimmy Jay Morgan, 2 assists
Recent results — The Baggies
26/08/2026 14:45
23/08/2026 07:00
15/08/2026 10:00
08/08/2026 12:30
02/05/2026 07:30
The head-to-head favours Middlesbrough
Recent meetings have tended to go Middlesbrough's way against West Bromwich Albion.
From 20 match(es):
Middlesbrough: 9 win(s)
West Bromwich Albion: 7 win(s)
Drawn: 4
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich Albion prediction.
Form comparison Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich Albion
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Middlesbrough
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.36 | 2.48 | 2.24 |
|
xGA
|
1.01 | 1.09 | 0.93 |
Away Team
West Bromwich Albion
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 4 | 3 |
| Scored | 2.5 | 3 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.25 | 1.48 | 1.01 |
|
xGA
|
1.7 | 1.19 | 2.2 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich Albion
Match: Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich Albion
Competition: Championship
Date: Saturday, 29/08/2026
Kick-off: 12:30 (UK time)
Venue: Riverside Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Middlesbrough vs West Brom that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3
League: 2.88
Both Teams to Score
100%
League: 79%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 88%
Over 2.5+
100%
League: 75%
Cards
2
League: 3.92
Corners
7
League: 10.5
Home Team
Middlesbrough
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.36 | 2.48 | 2.24 |
|
xGA
|
1.01 | 1.09 | 0.93 |
Away Team
West Bromwich Albion
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 4 | 3 |
| Scored | 2.5 | 3 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.25 | 1.48 | 1.01 |
|
xGA
|
1.7 | 1.19 | 2.2 |
Corners
11 / Match
+22% Corners / Match
Middlesbrough received +22% more corners than West Bromwich Albion in the Championship
9 / Match
Blackburn Rovers
(10)
Lincoln City
(5)(3)
Burnley
(2)
Norwich City
Cards
0.5 / Match
+200% Cards / Match
West Bromwich Albion received +200% more cards than Middlesbrough in the Championship
1.5 / Match
Blackburn Rovers
(1)
Lincoln City
(0)(1)
Burnley
(2)
Norwich City
Goals Scored
1.5 / Match
+67%
West Bromwich Albion is +67% better in terms of goals scored
2.5 / Match
Blackburn Rovers
(1)
Lincoln City
(2)(3)
Burnley
(2)
Norwich City
Goals Conceded
1.5 / Match
+33%
Middlesbrough condeded +33% more goals than West Bromwich Albion
1 / Match
Blackburn Rovers
(2)
Lincoln City
(1)(1)
Burnley
(1)
Norwich City
Championship Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Millwall
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
West Bromwich Albion
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| 3 |
Charlton Athletic
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| 4 |
Queens Park Rangers
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 5 |
Wolverhampton
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 6 |
Bolton Wanderers
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 7 |
Swansea City
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 8 |
Watford
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 9 |
Blackburn Rovers
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 10 |
Southampton
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
Middlesbrough
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 12 |
Portsmouth
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 13 |
Sheffield United
|
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 14 |
Birmingham City
|
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 15 |
Wrexham
|
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 16 |
Cardiff City
|
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 17 |
Derby County
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 18 |
West Ham
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 19 |
Bristol City
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 20 |
Burnley
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 21 |
Lincoln City
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 |
Preston North End
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 |
Stoke City
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 |
Norwich City
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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