7 May 2022 at 11:30

41
Full Time
Referee: T. Robinson

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.

Preston5wins
2draws10 meetings
Middlesbrough3wins

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

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (80%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (20%) — the odds may underestimate Preston.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.0%

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 20.4%Draw 25.5%Away 59.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min4.753.701.68
Max5.004.281.70
Over 2.5: 58.1%Under 2.5: 47.6%
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 market19.5%22.7%57.8%
Public market19.0%25.0%55.9%
Δ0.5%2.3%1.9%

Preston vs Middlesbrough — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Preston
Result vs. Market: Middlesbrough (59%)

Result differed from 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.

PrestonHalf-time:20Middlesbrough
15Shots12
10Shots on target4

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: Preston

W 299D 240L 285
Over 2.548
Goals scored1010

Away Record: Middlesbrough

W 309D 180L 243
Over 2.546
Goals scored991

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Preston defeated Middlesbrough 4:1. The match was played in Championship 2021.

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Preston have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Middlesbrough show 0 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Preston

WDDWLL

Middlesbrough

LDLDDL

Preston vs Middlesbrough Head to Head Results

Preston and Middlesbrough have met 2 times — Preston won 0, Middlesbrough won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Middlesbrough leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 8 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.00 per match (2 for the home side, 6 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–0 in 2026.

0

Preston

1

Drawn

1

Middlesbrough

Goals: 2Goals: 6

Recent Meetings (2)

24 Jan 2026Middlesbrough4 – 0Preston
13 Sept 2025Preston2 – 2Middlesbrough
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026