Match preview
Preston host Middlesbrough in Championship Matchweek 21 on Saturday 12 December 2026, 12:30 (UK time) at Deepdale, Preston.
Preston sit 24th with 8 points from 15 matches, 21 points behind of 2nd-placed Middlesbrough.
Preston are in mixed form (1W 1D 3L in their last 5). Middlesbrough are in mixed form (2W 2D 1L in their last 5).
Our data model gives Preston a 22% chance of victory, Middlesbrough 55% and the draw 23%. It makes Middlesbrough the favourites, with expected goals of 1.02 against 1.77.

