The encounter between Middlesbrough and Wolverhampton is set to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday, 10/10.
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
2nd Half Middlesbrough Win
Why we predict Middlesbrough to win the second half
Our suggested pick is Second Half – Middlesbrough Win for the Middlesbrough vs Wolverhampton encounter.
We anticipate Middlesbrough to grow into the game and finish strongly. With attacking substitutes and home momentum, they could take control after the break and win the second half.
Key Betting Insights
Middlesbrough
Scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
Both teams scored in 3 out of Middlesbrough's last 5 matches
Wolverhampton
Scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 3 of their last 5 matches
Over 9.5 corners occurred in 3 of Wolverhampton's last 5 matches
2nd Half Middlesbrough Win: 8/5
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Middlesbrough Preview
Middlesbrough has completed 8 fixtures in the EFL Championship, securing 4 wins, 3 draws, and 1 losses — an average of 1.88 points per game. In the EFL Championship, the team has scored 16 goals (2 per game) and conceded 12 (1.5 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Middlesbrough has played 62 matches, scoring 94 goals (1.52 per match) and conceding 73 (1.18 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Middlesbrough
Goals Scored:94
Goals Conceded:73
Average Goals Scored:1.52
Average Goals Conceded:1.18
Wins:28
Goal Difference:21
Date
Game
Result
19/09
Birmingham City
2 - 2
Middlesbrough
D
15/09
Middlesbrough
2 - 2
Millwall
D
12/09
Middlesbrough
4 - 3
Norwich City
W
08/09
Crystal Palace
3 - 0
Middlesbrough
L
05/09
Queens Park Rangers
0 - 1
Middlesbrough
W
Middlesbrough to win the match: 6/5
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Wolverhampton Preview
Across 7 EFL Championship matches, Wolverhampton has posted 4 victories, 2 stalemates, and 1 defeats, averaging 2 points per fixture. In those games they scored 15 (2.14 per match) and conceded 10 (1.43 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Wolverhampton has earned 13 wins from 54 matches across all competitions, scoring 63 goals (1.17 per match) and conceding 89 (1.65 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Wolverhampton
Goals Scored:63
Goals Conceded:89
Average Goals Scored:1.17
Average Goals Conceded:1.65
Wins:13
Goal Difference:-26
Date
Game
Result
20/09
Wolverhampton
1 - 0
West Bromwich
W
16/09
Everton
1 - 0
Wolverhampton
L
13/09
Sheffield United
0 - 1
Wolverhampton
W
06/09
Birmingham City
2 - 2
Wolverhampton
D
01/09
West Ham
4 - 2
Wolverhampton
L
Wolverhampton to win the match: 15/8
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Statistical Insights for Middlesbrough vs Wolverhampton
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 Wolverhampton fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
Middlesbrough
England - EFL Championship
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
D
D
W
L
W
1.6
Home
D
W
W
W
W
2.6
Away
D
L
W
D
W
1.6
Wolverhampton
England - EFL Championship
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
W
L
W
D
L
1.4
Home
W
W
D
W
D
2.2
Away
L
W
D
L
W
1.4
Favourite
Home Win
6/5
45.45%
Draw
13/5
27.4%
Away Win
15/8
35.09%
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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
9
last 5 matches
Wolverhampton
6
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Middlesbrough scored +50% more goals than Wolverhampton in the last 5 matches.
Middlesbrough and Wolverhampton goals scored count, last 5 matches
Birmingham City
2
Millwall
2
Norwich City
4
Crystal Palace
0
Queens Park Rangers
1
1
West Bromwich
0
Everton
1
Sheffield United
2
Birmingham City
2
West Ham
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Middlesbrough
10
last 5 matches
Wolverhampton
7
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Middlesbrough conceded +43% more goals than Wolverhampton in the last 5 matches.
Middlesbrough and Wolverhampton goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Birmingham City
2
Millwall
2
Norwich City
3
Crystal Palace
3
Queens Park Rangers
0
0
West Bromwich
1
Everton
0
Sheffield United
2
Birmingham City
4
West Ham
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Key metrics
Corners
Middlesbrough
29
last 5 matches
Wolverhampton
30
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Wolverhampton received +3% more corners than Middlesbrough in the last 5 matches.
Middlesbrough and Wolverhampton corners count, last 5 matches
Birmingham City
3
Millwall
14
Norwich City
3
Crystal Palace
6
Queens Park Rangers
3
8
West Bromwich
2
Everton
9
Sheffield United
4
Birmingham City
7
West Ham
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Key metrics
Cards
Middlesbrough
7
last 5 matches
Wolverhampton
6
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Middlesbrough received +17% more cards than Wolverhampton in the last 5 matches.
Middlesbrough and Wolverhampton cards count, last 5 matches
Birmingham City
0
Millwall
1
Norwich City
2
Crystal Palace
2
Queens Park Rangers
2
1
West Bromwich
2
Everton
1
Sheffield United
1
Birmingham City
1
West Ham
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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