Watford vs Middlesbrough: prediction and analysis

• Watford come in with mixed results: 2 wins, 0 draws and 4 defeats in their last 6 matches, scoring 6 and conceding 13.
• Middlesbrough come in with good momentum: 4 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 6 matches, scoring 14 and conceding 7.
• At home, Watford have won 2 of their last 3 matches (1.0 goals scored and 1.3 conceded on average).
• Away from home, Middlesbrough have won 2 of their last 3 matches (2.7 goals scored and 1.7 conceded on average).
• In Watford's recent matches there were over 2.5 goals in 3 of 6, and both teams scored in 2 of 6.
• In Middlesbrough's recent matches there were over 2.5 goals in 4 of 6, and both teams scored in 3 of 6.
• In the table, Watford are 20th and Middlesbrough 2nd (14 and 28 points). Middlesbrough sit 18 places higher.
• Across the last 2 head-to-head meetings: 1 win for Watford, 1 for Middlesbrough and 0 draws, with 4.5 goals per match.

Results, goals and standings come from the data source. The prediction probabilities are an estimate from the MBet AI model. Not available for this match: shots and corners per match.