- Full Time
- A. Jones87'
- 86'B. Stewart on for J. Morgan
- T. Conway on for W. Lankshear86'
- 77'Kareem Tunde on for J. Molumby
- 77'A. Heggebø on for F. Myhre
- W. Lankshear73'
- 70'R. Nzingoula on for H. Whitwell
- A. Jones on for M. Whittaker69'
- K. Joseph on for R. McGree69'
- 65'J. Morgan
- 61'O. Diakité
- W. Lankshear48'
- S. Berhalter on for M. Peart-Harris46'
- Half Time
- M. Arfsten on for J. Sarmiento40'
- Kick Off
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Will Lankshear2 - 2
Jimmy-Jay Morgan1 - 3Alfie Jones1
- 1Isaac Price4
- 2Will Lankshear4
- 3Kyle Joseph3
- 1Max Arfsten2
- 2Callum Brittain2
- 3Nathaniel Phillips2
- 1Isaac Price1
- 2Luke Ayling1
- 1Riley McGree3
- 2Sebastian Berhalter2
- 3Isaac Price2
- 1George Campbell89
- 2Adilson Malanda75
- 3Aidan Morris70
- 1Neto Borges2
- 2Callum Brittain2
- 3Morgan Whittaker2
- 1Ousmane Diakité3
- 2Nathaniel Phillips3
- 3Adilson Malanda2
Middlesbrough vs West Brom is a Championship clash at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday at 12.30pm, with two promotion-minded sides meeting after mixed weekends.
Boro were beaten at Blackburn last time out while West Brom hammered Burnley, setting up a heavyweight clash. Andy Francis has the best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record below.
Premium Tips
Andy favours Middlesbrough, whose Riverside form should help them respond to a first defeat.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough to win and over 2.5 goals | 8/5 | Boro finished last season fifth with the division’s best defensive record and one of its most potent attacks, while West Brom limped home 21st with a leaky backline that shipped 58 goals. Coming off a rare defeat at Blackburn, Middlesbrough will treat this Riverside fixture as a must-win and are expected to start on the front foot against fellow top-eight hopefuls. Given Boro’s attacking quality at home and West Brom’s defensive frailties on the road, goals look likely from the hosts, while West Brom’s own attacking players should get some sight of goal too, supporting a fairly comfortable, high-scoring home win. |
| Will Lankshear to score anytime and Callum Styles to be booked | 27/4 | Lankshear arrived at Middlesbrough for a significant fee in the summer and has quickly become the club’s talisman, already their top scorer this season and in red-hot cup form too, making him the obvious focal point of a Boro side expected to dominate proceedings. At the other end, Styles was West Brom’s most-booked player last season and plays a combative midfield role that regularly puts him in the referee’s book. With Boro likely to enjoy plenty of possession and West Brom needing to defend deep and disrupt, Styles picking up a caution fits the expected shape of the game. |
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How Middlesbrough go into the game
Middlesbrough suffered a first defeat of the season, beaten 2-1 at Blackburn last weekend. The Riverside is where they must build a promotion push, and a response is expected against fellow top-eight hopefuls.
Boro have the squad to challenge for automatic promotion and will see home games like this as must-wins. Expect a fast, front-foot start from the hosts.
How West Bromwich Albion go into the game
West Brom made a statement last weekend, beating Burnley 3-1 to underline their own promotion credentials. Confidence will be high heading to Teesside.
The Baggies are well-drilled and dangerous, but the Riverside is a tough place to visit. Backing up that win on the road would mark them out as genuine top-two contenders.
Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich Albion head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16/01/26 | West Brom | 2-3 | Middlesbrough |
| 19/09/25 | Middlesbrough | 2-1 | West Brom |
| 21/01/25 | Middlesbrough | 2-0 | West Brom |
| 01/10/24 | West Brom | 0-1 | Middlesbrough |
| 23/12/23 | Middlesbrough | 1-0 | West Brom |
Middlesbrough have won all five of the most recent meetings with West Brom.
Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich Albion predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough to win | 8/13 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Strong at the Riverside, promotion fancies. |
| Over 2.5 goals | 5/6 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Both carry an attacking threat. |
| Middlesbrough or draw (Double Chance) | 1/4 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Cover on the hosts. |
| Both teams to score | 4/5 | ⭐⭐ | WBA scored three last week. |
| Middlesbrough to win 2-1 | 6/1 | ⭐⭐ | Headline scoreline. |
Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich Albion score prediction
West Brom arrive in form, but Middlesbrough’s quality and Riverside backing should see them respond to defeat. Expect a competitive game that the hosts edge. Score prediction: Middlesbrough 2-1 West Bromwich Albion.
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