Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich Prediction & Stats | EFL Championship | 29/08
The encounter between Middlesbrough and West Bromwich is set to kick off at 12:30 on Saturday, 29/08.
This EFL Championship fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our Recommended Bet
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
Recommended Bet
Middlesbrough Win To Nil
Why we predict Middlesbrough to win to nil
Our betting pick is Middlesbrough Win to Nil for the Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich contest.
We anticipate Middlesbrough to control the game and secure victory while maintaining defensive solidity. Their ability to score and keep a clean sheet makes this a strong selection.
Key Betting Insights
Middlesbrough
Scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
4 matches against West Bromwich Albion ended in a draw
West Bromwich
Scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches
Under 10.5 corners landed in 5 of West Bromwich Albion's last 5 matches
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
Middlesbrough Win To Nil: 2/1
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Middlesbrough Preview
Middlesbrough has completed 2 fixtures in the EFL Championship, securing 1 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses — an average of 1.5 points per game. In the EFL Championship, the team has scored 3 goals (1.5 per game) and conceded 3 (1.5 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Middlesbrough has played 54 matches, scoring 78 goals (1.44 per match) and conceding 60 (1.11 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Middlesbrough
Goals Scored:81
Goals Conceded:61
Average Goals Scored:1.47
Average Goals Conceded:1.11
Wins:25
Goal Difference:20
Date
Game
Result
29/08
Middlesbrough
3 - 1
West Bromwich
W
25/08
Doncaster Rovers
1 - 3
Middlesbrough
W
22/08
Blackburn Rovers
2 - 1
Middlesbrough
L
15/08
Middlesbrough
2 - 1
Lincoln City
W
07/08
Middlesbrough
1 - 0
Wrexham
W
Middlesbrough to win the match: 8/11
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West Bromwich Preview
Across 2 EFL Championship matches, West Bromwich has posted 2 victories, 0 stalemates, and 0 defeats, averaging 3 points per fixture. In those games they scored 5 (2.5 per match) and conceded 2 (1 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, West Bromwich has earned 16 wins from 52 matches across all competitions, scoring 61 goals (1.17 per match) and conceding 67 (1.29 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
West Bromwich
Goals Scored:63
Goals Conceded:70
Average Goals Scored:1.19
Average Goals Conceded:1.32
Wins:16
Goal Difference:-7
Date
Game
Result
29/08
Middlesbrough
3 - 1
West Bromwich
L
26/08
Newcastle United
3 - 2
West Bromwich
L
23/08
West Bromwich
3 - 1
Burnley
W
15/08
Norwich City
1 - 2
West Bromwich
W
08/08
Rotherham United
1 - 4
West Bromwich
W
West Bromwich to win the match: 10/3
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Statistical Insights for Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich
Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.
From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
Middlesbrough
England - EFL Championship
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
W
L
W
W
L
1.8
Home
W
W
D
W
W
2.6
Away
W
L
L
L
D
0.8
West Bromwich
England - EFL Championship
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
L
W
W
W
1.8
Home
W
D
W
D
D
1.8
Away
L
W
W
L
W
1.8
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Home Win
8/11
58.48%
Draw
11/4
26.32%
Away Win
10/3
22.73%
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Key Metrics
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics
Goals Scored
Middlesbrough
7
last 5 matches
West Bromwich
12
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
West Bromwich scored +71% more goals than Middlesbrough in the last 5 matches.
Middlesbrough and West Bromwich goals scored count, last 5 matches
Doncaster Rovers
3
Blackburn Rovers
1
Lincoln City
2
Wrexham
1
Hull City
0
1
Middlesbrough
2
Newcastle United
3
Burnley
2
Norwich City
4
Rotherham United
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Middlesbrough
5
last 5 matches
West Bromwich
9
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
West Bromwich conceded +80% more goals than Middlesbrough in the last 5 matches.
Middlesbrough and West Bromwich goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Doncaster Rovers
1
Blackburn Rovers
2
Lincoln City
1
Wrexham
0
Hull City
1
3
Middlesbrough
3
Newcastle United
1
Burnley
1
Norwich City
1
Rotherham United
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Key metrics
Corners
Middlesbrough
32
last 5 matches
West Bromwich
15
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Middlesbrough received +113% more corners than West Bromwich in the last 5 matches.
Middlesbrough and West Bromwich corners count, last 5 matches
Doncaster Rovers
7
Blackburn Rovers
10
Lincoln City
5
Wrexham
7
Hull City
3
6
Middlesbrough
2
Newcastle United
3
Burnley
2
Norwich City
2
Rotherham United
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Key metrics
Cards
Middlesbrough
4
last 5 matches
West Bromwich
7
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
West Bromwich received +75% more cards than Middlesbrough in the last 5 matches.
Middlesbrough and West Bromwich cards count, last 5 matches
Doncaster Rovers
2
Blackburn Rovers
1
Lincoln City
0
Wrexham
1
Hull City
0
1
Middlesbrough
3
Newcastle United
1
Burnley
2
Norwich City
0
Rotherham United
Dave Kuzio
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Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.
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