The model estimates 1.01 goals for Preston North End and 2.60 for Middlesbrough. 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 Preston North End and 6 for Middlesbrough, 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 · 58%. . 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.
Preston North End is going head to head with Middlesbrough on December 12, 2026 at 12:30. This match is part of Championship — Round 21.
Preston North End take on Middlesbrough in the Championship on 12 December 2026 at 12:30.
Preston North End are currently placed 24th in the table with 5 points, while Middlesbrough occupy 1st position with 25 points.
Preston North End come into this match with 0 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 completed matches, whereas Middlesbrough have 3 wins, 3 draws and 0 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 61%. Most likely scoreline: 1-2. Avg goals: 3.60. Over 2.5: 70%. BTTS: 60%.
PREMIDPREMIDPREMIDPREMIDPREMIDPREMIDPREMIDPREMIDPREMIDPreston 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.
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.
