Watford vs Middlesbrough: predictions, H2H and market odds

Watford have won 2, drawn 2 and lost 6 of their last 10 matches, averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.8 conceded (1.46 expected goals for, 1.70 against). Watford still have other matches before this one, starting with Wolverhampton Wanderers on 24 October, so their figures here will update as those results come in. Middlesbrough have won 5, drawn 4 and lost 1 of their last 10 matches, averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.5 conceded (1.79 expected goals for, 1.16 against). Middlesbrough still have other matches before this one, starting with Bolton Wanderers on 23 October, so their figures here will update as those results come in.

Both teams scored in 50% of Watford's recent matches and 80% of Middlesbrough's; 40% and 70% went over 2.5 goals. In their last 8 meetings Watford won 4, Middlesbrough won 4 and 0 ended level. The most recent, on 25 Apr 2026, finished Middlesbrough 5–1 Watford.