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Championship Matchweek 25
Middlesbrough crestMiddlesbroughDWWLD
15:00
Friday 1 January 2027 · UK time
Preston crestPrestonLDLLW
Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough Add to calendar

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Match preview

Middlesbrough host Preston in Championship Matchweek 25 on Friday 1 January 2027, 15:00 (UK time) at Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough.

Middlesbrough sit 2nd with 29 points from 15 matches, 21 points ahead of 24th-placed Preston.

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

Our data model gives Middlesbrough a 76% chance of victory, Preston 10% and the draw 14%. It makes Middlesbrough the favourites, with expected goals of 2.79 against 0.92.

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

Questions & answers

What time is Middlesbrough vs Preston?

Kick-off is Friday 1 January 2027, 15:00 UK time.

Where is Middlesbrough vs Preston played?

The match is played at Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough.

Who is predicted to win Middlesbrough vs Preston?

Our Poisson data model rates Middlesbrough at 76%, the draw at 14% and Preston at 10%. The most likely single scoreline is 2-0. This is statistical analysis, not betting advice.