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Preston NE vs Middlesbrough — Match Prediction

Championship 2026/27 · Matchday 21 · Sat 12 Dec, 12:30 UTC

Preston NE win
23%
Draw
22%
Middlesbrough win
55%
Most likely score1–1
Projected goals1.2 – 1.9
Over 2.5 goals60%
Both teams score59%
Preston NEWLLDL23rd · 4 pts
MiddlesbroughWWDDW3rd · 15 pts

Ahead of Preston NE v Middlesbrough in the Championship on 12 December 2026, Footyntel's model — built from each side's attack and defence strength and blended with last season's form — makes an away win for Middlesbrough the most likely outcome at 55%. The single most probable scoreline is 1–1, with projected goals of 1.2 for Preston NE and 1.9 for Middlesbrough. There is a 60% chance of over 2.5 goals and 59% chance both teams score.

Scoreline probability

Model probability (%) of each scoreline — Preston NE goals down (↓), Middlesbrough goals across (→). The outlined cell is the most likely result.

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Head-to-head

Last 2 meetings — Preston NE 0W · 1D · 1L.

Middlesbrough4–0Preston NE
Preston NE2–2Middlesbrough

Recent form

Preston NE
Lvs Millwall0–1
D@ QPR2–2
Lvs Lincoln City0–1
L@ Watford1–2
Wvs Blackburn2–1
Middlesbrough
Wvs Wolverhampton1–0
D@ Birmingham2–2
Dvs Millwall2–2
Wvs Norwich4–3
W@ QPR1–0

FAQ

Who will win Preston NE vs Middlesbrough?

Footyntel's model makes an away win for Middlesbrough the most likely result at 55%. Full split: Preston NE win 23%, draw 22%, Middlesbrough win 55%. It is a statistical model, not betting advice.

What is the predicted score for Preston NE vs Middlesbrough?

The most probable scoreline from the model is 1–1 (Preston NE 1–1 Middlesbrough). Projected goals: Preston NE 1.2, Middlesbrough 1.9.

Will both teams score / will there be over 2.5 goals?

The model gives a 60% chance of over 2.5 goals and a 59% chance of both teams scoring.

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