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Middlesbrough vs West Brom - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
England
Championship Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough 
Match Events
40'
40'
Sub
Sarmiento J. In: Arfsten M.
Out: Sarmiento J.
46'
46'
Sub
Peart-Harris M. In: Berhalter S.
Out: Peart-Harris M.
48'
48'
Lankshear W.
AI Match Summary
Middlesbrough in this Championship matchup, with the score ending 3-1 — backing the pre-match view that favored Middlesbrough.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
43%
30%
27%
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Middlesbrough
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
43%
/ Low Confidence
- Form's been kind to West Brom lately — more wins on the board than Middlesbrough.
- 43% — that's where the model lands on Middlesbrough taking it.
- Continental football usually means sharper preparation from both sides.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
- Middlesbrough have won 5 of the last 5 meetings between these two.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 44%
Over 4.5 Goals 20%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 75.4%
Middlesbrough Clean Sheet 16%
West Brom Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Middlesbrough | West Brom |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 28 |
| Wins | 11 | 15 |
| Draws | 11 | 8 |
| Losses | 7 | 5 |
| Goals Scored | 1.72 | 1.71 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.41 | 0.86 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.63 | 1.50 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Aug 29, 2026 Championship
Middlesbrough vs West Brom
3:1
Jan 16, 2026 Championship
West Brom vs Middlesbrough
2:3
Sep 19, 2025 Championship
Middlesbrough vs West Brom
2:1
Jan 21, 2025 Championship
Middlesbrough vs West Brom
2:0
Oct 1, 2024 Championship
West Brom vs Middlesbrough
0:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Middlesbrough Compare
Top Goalscorer Lankshear W.
2 Goals Assists Leader Jones A.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.81
West Brom Compare
Top Goalscorer Morgan J.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.36
Avg xA / game 0.83
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Middlesbrough 66 / 100
West Brom 14 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Middlesbrough West Brom
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Middlesbrough Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Middlesbrough scored in 83% of their last 29 games.
Solid form: Middlesbrough remains unbeaten in 5 of 5 recent matches.
West Brom's defensive record shows goals conceded in 61% of 28 matches.
Games between these two average 3.00 goals.
Scoring Trends
Middlesbrough VS West Brom
2.38 Goals Scored 1.13
1.88 Goals Conceded 0.88
88% Over 1.5 50%
88% Over 2.5 25%
75% Over 3.5 13%
Recent Form & Match History
Middlesbrough
(Home) 23 Oct
Bolton
1 : 5 Middlesbrough
17 Oct
Middlesbrough
2 : 2 Cardiff
13 Oct
Stoke City
2 : 3 Middlesbrough
10 Oct
Middlesbrough
1 : 0 Wolves
19 Sept
Birmingham
2 : 2 Middlesbrough
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17 Oct
Middlesbrough
2 : 2 Cardiff
10 Oct
Middlesbrough
1 : 0 Wolves
15 Sept
Middlesbrough
2 : 2 Millwall
12 Sept
Middlesbrough
4 : 3 Norwich
29 Aug
Middlesbrough
3 : 1 West Brom
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West Brom
(Away) 24 Oct
Preston
1 : 1 West Brom
17 Oct
West Brom
3 : 2 Blackburn
13 Oct
Wrexham
1 : 2 West Brom
10 Oct
West Brom
0 : 1 Birmingham
20 Sept
Wolves
1 : 0 West Brom
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24 Oct
Preston
1 : 1 West Brom
13 Oct
Wrexham
1 : 2 West Brom
20 Sept
Wolves
1 : 0 West Brom
09 Sept
Derby
0 : 1 West Brom
29 Aug
Middlesbrough
3 : 1 West Brom
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesbrough | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 27:17 | 25 |
| 2 | Swansea | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 16:13 | 23 |
| 3 | West Ham | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 32:15 | 22 |
| 4 | Wolves | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 20:16 | 21 |
| 5 | West Brom | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 16:13 | 21 |
| 6 | Southampton | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 24:12 | 20 |
| 7 | Birmingham | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 20:12 | 20 |
| 8 | QPR | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 20:12 | 20 |
| 9 | Stoke City | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 18:16 | 20 |
| 10 | Blackburn | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 19:16 | 18 |
| 11 | Portsmouth | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 16:15 | 18 |
| 12 | Sheffield Utd | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16:15 | 16 |
| 13 | Millwall | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 19:20 | 15 |
| 14 | Bristol City | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 12:15 | 15 |
| 15 | Lincoln City | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 13:20 | 15 |
| 16 | Cardiff | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 19:17 | 14 |
| 17 | Wrexham | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 15:18 | 14 |
| 18 | Bolton | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 16:23 | 14 |
| 19 | Charlton | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 11:18 | 14 |
| 20 | Norwich | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 20:22 | 12 |
| 21 | Watford | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 10:20 | 11 |
| 22 | Burnley | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 17:25 | 8 |
| 23 | Derby | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 10:21 | 7 |
| 24 | Preston | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 10:25 | 5 |
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