Championship· Regular Season - 45· Riverside Stadium
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Middlesbrough vs Watford Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 25 April 2026 · Kick-off
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More Middlesbrough vs Watford tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Middlesbrough +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 93% | 1.08 | - |
| 1XMiddlesbrough or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 76% | 1.32 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Watford +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 71% | 1.40 | - |
| X2Watford or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 54% | 1.84 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 53% | 1.90 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 47% | 2.11 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 46% | 2.19 | - |
| 1Middlesbrough to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Middlesbrough -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 29% | 3.49 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 24% | 4.13 | - |
| 2Watford to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Watford -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 7% | 14.24 | - |
Middlesbrough vs Watford preview & analysis
Match preview
Middlesbrough host Watford in the Championship (Regular Season - 45) at Riverside Stadium on Saturday, 25 April 2026, with kick-off at 11:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Middlesbrough have won 3, Watford have won 3 and 0 ended level. Those games averaged 3.0 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Middlesbrough narrow favourites: Middlesbrough 44%, draw 38%, Watford 18%. We expect around 2.5 goals (1.6 - 0.9 in expected goals), with 46% for over 2.5 and 47% for both teams to score.
Head to head
Championship table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Coventry | 46 | 28 | 11 | 7 | +52 | 95 |
| 2 |  Ipswich | 46 | 23 | 15 | 8 | +33 | 84 |
| 3 |  Millwall | 46 | 24 | 11 | 11 | +15 | 83 |
| 4 |  Southampton | 46 | 22 | 14 | 10 | +26 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough | 46 | 22 | 14 | 10 | +25 | 80 |
| 6 |  Hull City | 46 | 21 | 10 | 15 | +4 | 73 |
| 7 |  Wrexham | 46 | 19 | 14 | 13 | +4 | 71 |
| 14 |  Preston | 46 | 15 | 15 | 16 | -7 | 60 |
| 15 |  QPR | 46 | 16 | 10 | 20 | -12 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford | 46 | 14 | 15 | 17 | -12 | 57 |
| 17 |  Stoke City | 46 | 15 | 10 | 21 | -5 | 55 |
| 18 |  Portsmouth | 46 | 14 | 13 | 19 | -15 | 55 |
Middlesbrough vs Watford: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Middlesbrough vs Watford?
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Middlesbrough are favourites. Our model gives Middlesbrough a 44% chance of winning, Watford 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Middlesbrough vs Watford?
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We rate both teams to score at 47%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Middlesbrough vs Watford kick off?
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Middlesbrough vs Watford kicks off at 11:30 UTC on Saturday, 25 April 2026 at Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough.
