Preston North End and Middlesbrough will face each other in a Championship game in England on Wednesday, February 14th, 2024, at 19:45h (UTC), check the Preston North End vs Middlesbrough betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Preston North End vs Middlesbrough will occur
The game takes place in the small Deepdale stadium, in the city of Preston, with a capacity for 23408 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.
Where to follow the live game
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Introduction to the Preston North End vs Middlesbrough betting tip 2023/2024
In the current edition of the Championship, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 2.42 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 2.74 goals per match.
Preston North End last match
The last match ended in a win for the Preston North End team. On that occasion they met Cardiff City for the Championship, and the match ended 0-2. Coach R. Lowe’s lined up a 3-5-2 formation.
A very even game was expected, with odds for the home win at 3.10.
If the team managed to leave the field with a victory, much is due to Emil Riis Jacobsen. He was the team’s highlight amid a lackluster performance and was instrumental in the victory for Preston North End.
Middlesbrough last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a defeat in the last round. In a dispute valid for Championship, Middlesbrough, who used a 4-2-3-1 formation, faced the Bristol City team with a final score of 1-2.
They were defeated despite having all the favoritism before the match. A lost match that was not in anyone’s plans, a result that counted with odds of 4.33.
Preston North End vs Middlesbrough h2h
Last time these teams faced each other, Middlesbrough occupied 12th place in Championship and, team Preston North End the 6th place. Middlesbrough entered the field with the tactic 4-2-3-1, while Preston North End arranged their formation in a 3-4-2-1.
These two clubs faced each other for the last time in a match of the 2023/2024 Championship season. The match, played on 28-11-2023, recorded the 4-0 win for Middlesbrough.
The Preston North End team in the last five matches has achieved more regular results, with a total of 3 wins, compared to the Middlesbrough team, which won only 1 game.
In this football match, T. Harrington will be the referee while D. Cann and D. Eaton will assist him.
Preston North End
Championship leaderboard now
Considering the home team Preston North End, standing in 9th place with 45 points in the Championship competition in England. Their performance statistics have been such as 13 wins, 12 losses and, 6 draws.
In the 32nd round, the team has the same score compared to Norwich City which is just above, in 8th place.
With no great ambitions or relegation concerns, Preston North End, ranked in the middle of the league table in the England Championship, will try to use the home factor to get a win.
Preston North End analysis
At the end of round 31 of Championship, Preston North End collected 40 goals scored and 49 goals conceded.
The average ball possession of Preston North End in this league is 44.03%, which means that the team has a rather wait-and-see attitude and does not often take over the ball of the game. Therefore, for the match against Middlesbrough they should do something to reverse the trend and try to impose their game on their opponents if they want the win.
Playing in their home base prove wise for this team, as their record of 8 wins, 5 losses, and 2 draws shows. Playing as the visiting team, meanwhile has given them 5 games won.
Best goalscorer from Preston North End
Individually, the team’s most offensive player in the competition so far is Will Keane. He has scored 11 times in the current season and has helped Preston North End come out with a positive result on several occasions.
It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Middlesbrough
Championship leaderboard now
Middlesbrough arrives in this game with 41 points, and in 12th place in the Championship, having won 12 games in total and lost 13 times, making a total of 5 draws.
Middlesbrough analysis
After round 31 of Championship we count 44 goals scored by Middlesbrough and 44 conceded.
As we approach the Regular Season, Middlesbrough is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 5.37 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.
Middlesbrough is a more offensive team than Preston North End, having 3328 attacks vs. 3214 from Preston North End, having scored 44 times, in comparison, Preston North End converted into goal 40 times.
Best goalscorer from Middlesbrough
Until this stage of the season, in terms of individual exhibitions, the highlight is Sam Greenwood. The Midfielder has scored 5 times in this competition and helped Middlesbrough avoiding adverse outcomes on several occasions.
Historical data: Middlesbrough
The Middlesbrough team is one of the leading names in the sport, with 4 titles won in the history of the tournament. The record of the team will impact the final outcome of the match and it will not be the first time the team has managed to impress its opponents with a win at a time when they are in bad shape.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Preston North End is Will Keane, who has already scored 11 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Middlesbrough is Sam Greenwood, he has scored in 5 opportunities.
Between 75-90 minutes is a good time to bet as some study have shown this to be the time where most goals occur.
Since Middlesbrough has an average of 1.93 goals per game when playing away from home, and considering that they often do not concede goals away from home, the market with less than 2.5 goals it can also be an excellent alternative to consider.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 1.8.
Corners Top Betting Tips
For favorable betting results, note that combining the number of corners of both teams gives an average of 5.44 corners per game.
Middlesbrough is usually quite offensive in their matches, and this has resulted in a high average of corner kicks in the competition. Currently, the team averages 6.4 corners per game played. Therefore, it might be interesting to bet on the over corner kicks of Middlesbrough in this match.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 4.26 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
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Preston North End vs Middlesbrough betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on February 14th, 2024, Wednesday.
The match will take place at the Deepdale stadium in Preston.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Championship match, referring to the 2023/2024 season, and ended with a 4-0 result for Middlesbrough.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
