The model estimates 3.28 goals for Middlesbrough and 0.82 for Preston North End. These scoring rates produce the outcome probabilities below. They are estimates, not guarantees.
Competition-fitted model calculation · · dixon-coles-v2 2.5.0
Recent-form panels contain 6 completed matches for Middlesbrough and 6 for Preston North End, before kickoff. These panel counts are not the full model training sample. Injury and suspension coverage is unavailable; late team news may change the outlook.
Saved before kickoff: Middlesbrough · 69%. . This is a timestamped database record, not proof of public publication or a placed bet.
Fair prices are model estimates, not bookmaker quotes. A likely outcome is not automatically a value bet.
Middlesbrough is going head to head with Preston North End on January 01, 2027 at 00:00. This match is part of Championship — Round 25.
Middlesbrough take on Preston North End in the Championship on 1 January 2027 at 00:00.
Middlesbrough are currently placed 1st in the table with 25 points, while Preston North End occupy 24th position with 5 points.
Middlesbrough come into this match with 3 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 completed matches, whereas Preston North End have 0 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses in their last 6 completed matches.
In their last 78 recorded meetings, Middlesbrough have 32 wins against Preston North End, with 20 draws.
Prediction: Middlesbrough to win with probability 73%. Most likely scoreline: 3-0. Avg goals: 4.10. Over 2.5: 77%. BTTS: 54%.




Middlesbrough are on a run of 6 consecutive undefeated matches.
In their last 6 matches, Middlesbrough have been unbeaten on 6 occasions.
There have been over 2.5 goals in 5 of Middlesbrough's last 6 matches.
Preston North End have won only 0 of their last 6 matches.
Preston North End have lost 4 of their last 6 matches.
Preston North End concede an average of 2.17 goals per game across their last 6 matches.