16 March 2021 at 19:00

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Full Time
Referee: O. Langford

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Middlesbrough3wins
2draws10 meetings
Preston5wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.5

Average goals per game

90%

Games with 3+ goals

70%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 5.1%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 54.3%Draw 29.0%Away 21.7%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.803.304.50
Max1.873.534.74
Over 2.5: 43.5%Under 2.5: 62.1%
Market favourite:Middlesbrough · Moderate favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market52.0%27.5%20.5%
Public market52.2%26.9%20.9%

Middlesbrough vs Preston — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Middlesbrough
Result vs. Market: Middlesbrough (54%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

MiddlesbroughHalf-time:10Preston
15Shots7
3Shots on target3

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
24/01/26Middlesbrough4–0Preston1.51/4.00/5.75
13/09/25Preston2–2Middlesbrough3.08/3.30/2.26
25/01/25Preston2–1Middlesbrough3.22/3.26/2.29
14/09/24Middlesbrough1–1Preston1.47/4.35/6.89
14/02/24Preston2–1Middlesbrough3.27/3.37/2.20
28/11/23Middlesbrough4–0Preston1.66/3.73/5.31
18/03/23Middlesbrough4–0Preston1.56/3.92/6.43
29/10/22Preston2–1Middlesbrough2.78/3.05/2.75
07/05/22Preston4–1Middlesbrough4.91/3.93/1.69
23/11/21Middlesbrough1–2Preston2.01/3.27/3.98

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Middlesbrough

W 309D 180L 243
Over 2.546
Goals scored991

Away Record: Preston

W 299D 240L 285
Over 2.548
Goals scored1010

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Middlesbrough defeated Preston 2:0. The match was played in Championship 2020.

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Middlesbrough have recorded 0 wins, 4 draws and 2 defeats. Preston show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Middlesbrough

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Preston

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Middlesbrough vs Preston Head to Head Results

Middlesbrough and Preston have met 21 times — Middlesbrough won 8, Preston won 7, with 6 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Middlesbrough leads the head-to-head with 8 victories from 21 meetings. A combined 61 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.90 per match (35 for the home side, 26 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 13 matches (62%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 14 games (67%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–1 in 2022.

8

Middlesbrough

6

Drawn

7

Preston

Goals: 35Goals: 26

Recent Meetings (21)

24 Jan 2026Middlesbrough4 – 0Preston
13 Sept 2025Preston2 – 2Middlesbrough
25 Jan 2025Preston2 – 1Middlesbrough
14 Sept 2024Middlesbrough1 – 1Preston
14 Feb 2024Preston2 – 1Middlesbrough
28 Nov 2023Middlesbrough4 – 0Preston
18 Mar 2023Middlesbrough4 – 0Preston
29 Oct 2022Preston2 – 1Middlesbrough
7 May 2022Preston4 – 1Middlesbrough
23 Nov 2021Middlesbrough1 – 2Preston
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026