Middlesbrough FC are favored to win against Preston North End with odds around 1.90, thanks to their stronger recent form with 14 wins in 27 Championship matches and a +12 goal difference as of January 16, 2026. Preston have struggled lately, losing 0-1 to Derby County and drawing 2-2 at home to Middlesbrough earlier this season on September 13, 2025, giving Middlesbrough the edge in confidence and away scoring with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match starts at 12:30 PM GMT on January 24, 2026, at the Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough, England.

The game will be held at the Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough, England, with a capacity of 33,746 seats and a modern pitch known for hosting intense Championship clashes.

Middlesbrough FC are predicted to secure a 2-1 victory with moneyline odds of 1.90, leveraging their solid away record of 8 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses with 20 goals scored in 13 games. Key player Marcus Forss, recently signed from Bolton, is in form and could exploit Preston's defensive vulnerabilities shown in their recent 0-1 loss.

In head-to-head league encounters, Middlesbrough hold a slight edge with recent form including a 2-2 draw at Preston on September 13, 2025; over the last 10 meetings, Middlesbrough have 5 wins, Preston 3, and 2 draws, averaging 2.8 goals per match.