Preston North End vs Middlesbrough Prediction & Betting Tips - Championship

Prediction published on 14/02/2024, 06:26  by Sridhar in Championship Predictions

With a top-six spot still within reach, Preston North End face direct rival Middlesbrough in a crucial midweek fixture. This Championship match will be played at the Deepdale Stadium in Preston on Wednesday. After last weekend fixtures, the hosts are 10th with 45 points while the visitors are 12th with 41 points, having played a game lesser. Preston won 2-0 against Cardiff over the weekend for a second win in a row. In fact, they have seven points from their last three league games and lost just one of their last five Championship matches. That has breathed life back into their top-six chances, although they still have some catching up to do. Home form needs to continue the improvement, as they have three wins from their last four home league games.

Middlesbrough have had a difficult weekend, losing 2-1 to Bristol City. That extended their winless run to three games, drawing the other two. With only six points separating them from the top-six spots, Michael Carrick’s men can’t afford slip-ups. That they have been one of the entertaining teams is true beyond doubt, as their scoring (44) and defensive record (44) in the league suggests. Their away form has been impressive, despite their recent struggles underlining their threat on this trip. Middlesbrough have won three of their last four away league games and could fancy their chances of rising above their overall problematic form.