Good pick · fair odds 1.49 · bookmaker 1.50 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.50Odds
Picks by market
ResultMiddlesbrough to win ✗67% · @1.50
Double chanceMiddlesbrough or draw ✓85% · @1.14
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗59% · @1.57
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗83% · @1.14
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10% · fair 10.19
Watford vs Middlesbrough prediction, preview and tip
Match overview
Championship action on Saturday 7 November: Watford take on Middlesbrough at Vicarage Road from 16:00 WAT. Watford sit 20th with 15 points from 15 games (in the bottom half), while Middlesbrough are 2nd on 29 (in the top four). A 14-point gap separates them – two very different campaigns.
Form guide
Watford – form over the last 5: WLLWL Most recently they beat Lincoln 1–0 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They score 1.0 and concede 2.2 per game.
Middlesbrough – form over the last 5: LWWDW Most recently they lost to Wrexham 0–2 on the road. On their travels they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. 2.3 goals per match shows an attack in good shape.
On form, Middlesbrough have the edge: 2.2 points a game against 1.0.
Goals outlook
Our model projects Watford 0.9 – 2.2 Middlesbrough in expected goals – roughly 3.2 goals in all. Expect chances at both ends – 62% for over 2.5 goals, 59% for GG.
Betting angles
Match result chances: Watford 15% · draw 18% · Middlesbrough 67%.
Safer play: Middlesbrough or draw (85%) at 1.14.
Both teams to score: yes (59%) at 1.57.
Our tip before kick-off
Before kick-off we picked Middlesbrough to win, rated at 67% confidence at odds of 1.50. Predicted score: Watford 0–2 Middlesbrough. Graded on the 90-minute score. No tip is certain – 18+ only, stake responsibly.
Result chances
Watford15%fair 6.82 · @6.00
Draw18%fair 5.47 · @4.33
Middlesbrough67%fair 1.49 · @1.50
3.17Expected goals
0.93Watford xG
2.23Middlesbrough xG
59%Both score
62%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–210%
1–210%
0–19%
1–19%
0–38%
1–37%
From our goals model: Watford 0.9 – 2.2 Middlesbrough expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Middlesbrough to win✗
67%
1.49
1.50
Double chance
Middlesbrough or draw✓
85%
1.17
1.14
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
59%
1.68
1.57
Draw no bet
Middlesbrough (draw no bet)
82%
1.22
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Asian handicap
Middlesbrough -0.5 (Asian handicap)✗
67%
1.50
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
83%
1.21
1.14
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
62%
1.60
1.50
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
59%
1.70
1.67
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
77%
1.29
1.25
First team to score
Middlesbrough to score first✗
68%
1.48
–
Half-time result
Middlesbrough ahead at half-time✗
49%
2.04
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Middlesbrough / FT Middlesbrough✗
44%
2.28
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
10%
10.19
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Recent results
Watford – last 6
WLLWLL
3 Nov
vs Lincoln
1–0
W
31 Oct
@ Norwich
2–3
L
24 Oct
@ Wolves
0–1
L
17 Oct
vs Charlton
2–0
W
13 Oct
@ Cardiff
1–5
L
10 Oct
vs Burnley
0–4
L
1.0Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Middlesbrough – last 6
LWWDWW
4 Nov
@ Wrexham
0–2
L
31 Oct
vs Charlton
3–0
W
23 Oct
@ Bolton
5–1
W
17 Oct
vs Cardiff
2–2
D
13 Oct
@ Stoke City
3–2
W
10 Oct
vs Wolves
1–0
W
2.3Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Watford and Middlesbrough.
What is the prediction for Watford vs Middlesbrough?
Our pick is Middlesbrough to win with a 67% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win Watford vs Middlesbrough?
On our numbers Watford have a 15% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Middlesbrough 67%.
How many goals will there be in Watford vs Middlesbrough?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Watford vs Middlesbrough?
Our predicted score is Watford 0–2 Middlesbrough, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.2 goals in total.
When is Watford vs Middlesbrough?
Watford vs Middlesbrough (Championship) kicks off on Saturday 7 November 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Vicarage Road.
Numbers from ZoraTips' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
