Based on last 50 matches in "England. Championship", up to 03/16/2021
To build a prediction for the Middlesbrough - Preston match, scheduled for 16 March 2021, several key factors could influence the outcome. Middlesbrough have played 50 matches, in which they won 20 of them, drew 9 times and lost 21 matches. Preston, having played 50 matches, won 16 times, drew 9 matches and lost 25 defeats. In the league, Middlesbrough average 1.2 goals scored per game and 1.1 conceded. Preston average 1 scored and 1.3 conceded. These sides last met on 8 December 2020 at Preston's ground, where the home side came out on top.
In 6 out of 8 last home matches, Middlesbrough concedes in the first half.
1st Half - IT2O (0.5)2.9
In 4 out of 5 last matches, Middlesbrough won the second half.
2nd Half - W12.34
In 7 out of 9 last matches involving Middlesbrough, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes2.2
Preston does not score in 8 out of 14 last matches.
IT2U (0.5)2.17
In 5 last away matches, Preston concedes in the first half.
1st Half - IT1O (0.5)1.96
In 5 last matches, Middlesbrough scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)1.68
Middlesbrough scores under 2 goals in 7 out of last 9 home matches.
IT1U (1.5)1.65
Middlesbrough scores under 2 goals against Preston in 7 out of 9 last matches.
IT1U (1.5)1.65
In 15 out of 20 last matches involving Preston, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No1.638
In 11 out of 16 last matches where Middlesbrough played at home, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No1.638
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several first-team players, including defender Джед Спенс. The squad is also missing several rotation players. The away side will be missing several key players, including midfielder Райан Ледсон, and are also missing several rotation players.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Оливер Лэнгфорд (England). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 350 yellow cards (averaging 3.5 per match) and 16 red cards (averaging 0.2 per match), so he cannot be considered overly strict. He has awarded a penalty in 19% of matches (19 out of 100).