Preston North End vs Middlesbrough betting tips: Championship preview, predictions & odds
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Middlesbrough to win and BTTS (12/5)
Middlesbrough have to win to stand any chance of making the top six.
Chris Wilder’s team have won their last two matches and are now two points off the play-offs.
However, they have failed to keep a clean sheet in five of their last seven matches.
Matt Crooks to score anytime (12/5)
Crooks marked his return to the team with a brace last Saturday.
The midfielder scored twice in Boro’s 3-1 win over Stoke City.
He now has 10 league goals this season.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 04: Matt Crooks of Middlesbrough celebrates after scoring during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester United and Middlesbrough at Old Trafford on February 04, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
Match preview: Preston North End vs Middlesbrough
Preston North End are still chasing a top-half finish.
Ryan Lowe’s team are two points off 12th place.
The Lilywhites’ last outing saw them win 3-1 away at Barnsley.
Daniel Johnson netted a brace whilst Emil Riis Jakobsen also got on the scoresheet.
Preston haven’t been particularly impressive at Deepdale this season winning just a third of their games there.
PRESTON, ENGLAND – MARCH 05: Preston North End’s Emil Riis Jakobsen (Ctr) celebrates with team-mates after scoring his side’s second goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Preston North End and AFC Bournemouth at Deepdale on March 5, 2022 in Preston, England. (Photo by Rich Linley – CameraSport via Getty Images)
Middlesbrough two points off the play-offs
Middlesbrough head into the final day of the season sat just two points off the play-offs.
Boro have the chance to catch both Luton Town and Sheffield United who are on 72 points.
Chris Wilder’s side need to win and then hope either Luton or Sheffield drop points.
Should Middlesbrough secure three points and either Luton or Sheffield fail to win, they would move into the top six.
However, the Hatters host Reading and the Blades are at home to Fulham, meaning dropped points are unlikely.
MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND – MARCH 05: Middlesbrough fans watch on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Middlesbrough and Luton Town at Riverside Stadium on March 5, 2022 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Alex Dodd – CameraSport via Getty Images)
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Preston North End vs Middlesbrough FC - 4:1
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Barnsley vs Preston North End - 1:3
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Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers - 1:4
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Fulham FC vs Preston North End - 3:0
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Preston North End vs Millwall FC - 1:1
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Latest match form, last 5 games: |
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Preston North End vs Middlesbrough FC - 4:1
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Middlesbrough FC vs Stoke City - 3:1
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Middlesbrough FC vs Cardiff City - 2:0
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Swansea City vs Middlesbrough FC - 1:1
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Middlesbrough FC vs Huddersfield Town - 0:2
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| May 7, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Preston North End | 4 - 1 | Middlesbrough FC |
| April 30, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Barnsley | 1 - 3 | Preston North End |
| April 25, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Preston North End | 1 - 4 | Blackburn Rovers |
| April 19, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Fulham FC | 3 - 0 | Preston North End |
| April 15, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Preston North End | 1 - 1 | Millwall FC |
| May 7, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Preston North End | 4 - 1 | Middlesbrough FC |
| April 30, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Middlesbrough FC | 3 - 1 | Stoke City |
| April 27, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Middlesbrough FC | 2 - 0 | Cardiff City |
| April 23, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Swansea City | 1 - 1 | Middlesbrough FC |
| April 18, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Middlesbrough FC | 0 - 2 | Huddersfield Town |
| Preston North End | Middlesbrough FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Matches played | 46 |
| 16 | Matches won | 20 |
| 57 | Goal attempts | 145 |
| 18 | Shots on goal | 40 |
| 20 | Shots off goal | 57 |
| 211 | Corner kicks | 240 |
| 6% | Average ball possession | 14% |
| 19 | Shots blocked | 48 |
| 90 | Cards given | 101 |
| 68 | Free kicks | 163 |
| 15 | Offsides | 16 |
| 3 | Shots on post | 3 |
| 1 | Shots on bar | 2 |
| 44 | Goals by foot | 50 |
| 5 | Goals by head | 4 |
| 52 | Goals scored | 59 |
| 56 | Goals conceded | 50 |
| Preston North End | Middlesbrough FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Matches | 20 |
| 11 | Home Matches | 9 |
| 9 | Away Matches | 11 |
| 26 | Total Goals | 35 |
| 1.3 | Average Goals Scored | 1.75 |
| 4 | Wins | 9 |
| 9 | Losses | 4 |
| 7 | Draws | 7 |
| May 7, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Preston North End | 4 - 1 | Middlesbrough FC |
| November 23, 2021 | Championship 21/22 | Middlesbrough FC | 1 - 2 | Preston North End |
| March 16, 2021 | Championship 20/21 | Middlesbrough FC | 2 - 0 | Preston North End |
| December 9, 2020 | Championship 20/21 | Preston North End | 3 - 0 | Middlesbrough FC |
| January 1, 2020 | Championship 19/20 | Preston North End | 0 - 2 | Middlesbrough FC |
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What time is kick off between Preston North End vs Middlesbrough FC?
11:30, Saturday 07 May 2022
