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Championship Matchweek 24
Middlesbrough crestMiddlesbroughDWWLD
19:45
Tuesday 29 December 2026 · UK time
Bolton crestBoltonDLLWL
Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough Add to calendar

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Match preview

Middlesbrough host Bolton in Championship Matchweek 24 on Tuesday 29 December 2026, 19:45 (UK time) at Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough.

Middlesbrough sit 2nd with 29 points from 15 matches, 12 points ahead of 18th-placed Bolton.

Middlesbrough are in mixed form (2W 2D 1L in their last 5). Bolton are in mixed form (1W 1D 3L in their last 5).

Our data model gives Middlesbrough a 58% chance of victory, Bolton 22% and the draw 20%. It makes Middlesbrough the favourites, with expected goals of 2.23 against 1.34.

In the last 10 meetings, Middlesbrough have won 10, Bolton 0, with 0 draws.

Confirmed line-ups usually appear about an hour before kick-off. This page updates automatically.

Questions & answers

What time is Middlesbrough vs Bolton?

Kick-off is Tuesday 29 December 2026, 19:45 UK time.

Where is Middlesbrough vs Bolton played?

The match is played at Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough.

Who is predicted to win Middlesbrough vs Bolton?

Our Poisson data model rates Middlesbrough at 58%, the draw at 20% and Bolton at 22%. The most likely single scoreline is 2-1. This is statistical analysis, not betting advice.

What is the head-to-head record between Middlesbrough and Bolton?

In their last 10 meetings: Middlesbrough 10 wins, Bolton 0 wins, 0 draws.