Watford vs Middlesbrough
England Championship
Watford
Middlesbrough
November 7, 2026 at 16:00 · Vicarage Road
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Watford vs Middlesbrough prediction and betting tip for this England Championship match, kicking off November 7, 2026 at 16:00 at Vicarage Road. Our tip: Double Chance: Away or Draw (X2), 90% confidence.
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Watford host Middlesbrough in the England Championship (matchday 15) on Saturday 7 November 2026, kick-off 16:00 WAT at Vicarage Road in Watford. Gavin Ward is the referee.
Watford are 20th in the table with 14 points from 14 games (4-2-8), while Middlesbrough sit 1st on 28 points. Middlesbrough have a 14-point advantage. At home Watford have won 4 of 7; Middlesbrough have won 3 of 7 on the road.
Watford have two wins and three defeats in their last 5 league games (L-W-L-L-W), averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.8 conceded. Middlesbrough have three wins, one draw and one defeat in their last 5 league games (W-D-W-W-L), averaging 2.6 goals scored and 1.4 conceded.
In their last 6 meetings Watford have won 3, Middlesbrough 3, with 0 draws and an average of 3.7 goals per game. The most recent, in April 2026, finished Middlesbrough 5-1 Watford.
Watford average 0.9 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per game this season, with 2 clean sheets and 5 games without scoring, usually in a 4-2-3-1. Middlesbrough average 2.1 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per game this season, with 3 clean sheets and 1 game without scoring, usually in a 4-2-3-1.
No injuries or suspensions have been reported for either side so far.
Players to watch: W. Lankshear leads Middlesbrough's scoring with 13 goals.
Bookmakers make Middlesbrough the favourites: Watford 5.50, draw 4.20, Middlesbrough 1.55 (Bet365). Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.50 and under at 2.62. Both teams to score: yes 1.53, no 2.38.
Our prediction: Middlesbrough or draw (X2). The model gives Middlesbrough or a draw a 90% chance, Middlesbrough have won 3 of their last 5 and they sit 1st, 19 places above Watford.
Championship table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesbrough | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | +11 | 28 |
| 20 | Watford | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | -10 | 14 |
Season stats
| Watford | Middlesbrough | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 14 | 14 |
| Won / Drawn / Lost | 4 / 2 / 8 | 8 / 4 / 2 |
| Goals scored (per game) | 13 (0.9) | 30 (2.1) |
| Goals conceded (per game) | 23 (1.6) | 19 (1.4) |
| Scored at home / away (per game) | 1.3 / 0.6 | 2.4 / 1.9 |
| Clean sheets | 2 | 3 |
| Failed to score | 5 | 1 |
| Longest winning run | 1 | 2 |
| Biggest win | 2-0 | 3-0 |
| Usual formation | 4-2-3-1 | 4-2-3-1 |
Top scorers
No player in the league's top scorers list.
- W. Lankshear 13 goals · 0 assists
Odds (Bet365)
Odds change often — check with your bookmaker before betting.
Data: API-Football · updated 6 Nov 2026, 15:30. Please gamble responsibly (18+).
Match Analysis
Win probability
Our tip: Middlesbrough or draw (X2) — The model gives Middlesbrough or a draw a 90% chance, Middlesbrough have won 3 of their last 5 and they sit 1st, 19 places above Watford.
Form (last 5)
Watford
LWLLW
1.2 scored · 1.8 conceded per game
Middlesbrough
WDWWL
2.6 scored · 1.4 conceded per game
Team comparison
Head-to-head
3 Watford wins 0 draws 3 Middlesbrough wins last 6 meetings
- Middlesbrough5 - 1Watford Championship
- Watford3 - 0Middlesbrough Championship
- Middlesbrough0 - 1Watford Championship
- Watford2 - 1Middlesbrough Championship
- Middlesbrough3 - 1Watford Championship
- Watford2 - 3Middlesbrough Championship
Statistics: API-Football · updated 6 Nov 2026, 15:10. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees — please gamble responsibly (18+).