Match preview
Middlesbrough host Watford in Championship Matchweek 29 on Saturday 30 January 2027, 15:00 (UK time) at Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough.
Middlesbrough sit 2nd with 29 points from 15 matches, 14 points ahead of 20th-placed Watford.
Middlesbrough are in mixed form (2W 2D 1L in their last 5). Watford are in mixed form (2W 1D 2L in their last 5).
Our data model gives Middlesbrough a 73% chance of victory, Watford 11% and the draw 16%. It makes Middlesbrough the favourites, with expected goals of 2.43 against 0.83.
In the last 10 meetings, Middlesbrough have won 4, Watford 5, with 1 draw.

