Watford vs Middlesbrough · Championship
Championship
Watford 0:0 Middlesbrough: the match ended in a draw. Middlesbrough, favourites at closing best odds of -189, were held to a draw. The one settled analysis missed.
1 analyses for this match 1X2 Away 1
How had Watford and Middlesbrough fared head-to-head?
In the last 5 matches between the sides, Watford have 3 wins and 2 losses, with an average score of 1.6:1.8. Watford lead the head-to-head with 3 wins from 5. In meetings at Watford's ground (2 matches): 2 wins. These meetings average 3.4 goals, on the high side.
Most recent meeting: 2026-04-25, Championship, Middlesbrough 5:1 Watford.
| Date | Competition | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-25 | Championship | Middlesbrough 5:1 Watford |
| 2025-11-01 | Championship | Watford 3:0 Middlesbrough |
| 2025-02-15 | Championship | Middlesbrough 0:1 Watford |
| 2024-10-05 | Championship | Watford 2:1 Middlesbrough |
| 2024-05-04 | Championship | Middlesbrough 3:1 Watford |
What were the form and standings of Watford and Middlesbrough?
Watford are No. 20 in Championship (lower table) with 15 points from 15 matches (4 wins, 3 draws and 8 losses). Home record: 4 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses. Goals: 13 for, 23 against. Last 5 matches: 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses.
Middlesbrough are No. 2 in Championship (upper table) with 29 points from 15 matches (8 wins, 5 draws and 2 losses). Away record: 3 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses. Strong attack: 30 scored in 15 matches (2.0 per match). Last 5 matches: 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss.
Middlesbrough are 14 points ahead.
What were the Watford vs Middlesbrough lineups?
Watford lined up in a 5-3-2. Goalkeeper: Federico Ravaglia. Outfield starters: Krépin Diatta, Kévin Keben Biakolo, Matthew Pollock, Branimir Mlačić, Jordan Zemura, Edo Kayembe, Martín Payero, Iker Bravo, Amin Nabizada, Mamadou Doumbia.
Middlesbrough lined up in a 4-3-3. Goalkeeper: Radek Vitek. Outfield starters: Callum Brittain, Ashley Phillips, Adilson Malanda, Sam Byram, Sebastian Berhalter, Aidan Morris, Riley McGree, Amario Cozier-Duberry, David Strelec, Jeremy Sarmiento.
Match stats FT
| Watford | Middlesbrough | |
|---|---|---|
| 26% | Possession | 74% |
| 0.31 | Expected goals (xG) | 2.11 |
| 8 | Shots | 18 |
| 1 | Shots on target | 4 |
| 5 | Corners | 6 |
| 12 | Fouls | 9 |
| 4 | Offsides | 1 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 3 |
| 4 | Saves | 1 |
| 227 | Passes | 669 |
Lineups
Home Watford 5-3-2
- 1 GK Federico Ravaglia
- 15 DF Krépin Diatta
- 4 DF Kévin Keben Biakolo
- 6 DF Matthew Pollock
- 29 DF Branimir Mlačić
- 33 DF Jordan Zemura
- 39 MF Edo Kayembe
- 22 MF Martín Payero
- 17 MF Iker Bravo
- 21 FW Amin Nabizada
- 20 FW Mamadou Doumbia
Substitutes (9)
- 23 DF Omar Haktab Traore
- 16 DF Marc Bola
- 45 FW Stephy Mavididi
- 9 FW Luca Kjerrumgaard
- 26 GK Daniel Bachmann
- 24 GK Sam Walker
- 51 DF Travis Akomeah
- 7 FW Othmane Maamma
- 11 FW Rocco Vata
Away Middlesbrough 4-3-3
- 1 GK Radek Vitek
- 2 DF Callum Brittain
- 4 DF Ashley Phillips
- 29 DF Adilson Malanda
- 3 DF Sam Byram
- 6 MF Sebastian Berhalter
- 10 MF Aidan Morris
- 8 MF Riley McGree
- 11 FW Amario Cozier-Duberry
- 13 FW David Strelec
- 16 FW Jeremy Sarmiento
Substitutes (9)
- 17 DF Max Arfsten
- 14 MF Myles Peart-Harris
- 22 FW Kyle Joseph
- 9 FW Tommy Conway
- 19 MF Leo Castledine
- 31 GK Solomon Brynn
- 12 DF Luke Ayling
- 30 DF Neto Borges
- 18 MF Connor Barron
Stadium: Vicarage Road, Watford · Referee: Gavin Ward, England
Standings & form Championship · 2026/2027 League page →
| Team | Pos | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts | Last 5 (this competition) | Home/away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Watford | 20 | 15 | 4-3-8 | 13:23 (-10) | 15 | WLLWD | 4-2-2 9:9 |
| Away Middlesbrough | 2 | 15 | 8-5-2 | 30:19 (+11) | 29 | DWWLD | 3-3-2 13:10 |
Standings update every few hours. In the last 5, the rightmost is the most recent match.
Full table (24)
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts | Last 5 (this competition) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham | 15 | 8-5-2 | 28:14 | 29 | WLWWW |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 15 | 8-5-2 | 30:19 | 29 | DWWLD |
| 3 | Stoke | 15 | 9-2-4 | 24:18 | 29 | WDWWW |
| 4 | Wolves | 15 | 8-4-3 | 26:18 | 28 | DWWWD |
| 5 | West Brom | 15 | 8-4-3 | 23:15 | 28 | WDWDW |
| 6 | Swansea | 15 | 8-2-5 | 22:18 | 26 | LLWLL |
| 7 | Southampton | 15 | 8-4-3 | 29:15 | 24 | DWWDL |
| 8 | QPR | 15 | 6-6-3 | 24:18 | 24 | LWLDW |
| 9 | West Ham | 15 | 6-5-4 | 37:23 | 23 | WLLDL |
| 10 | Sheffield Utd | 15 | 6-4-5 | 21:19 | 22 | WDWWL |
| 11 | Portsmouth | 15 | 6-4-5 | 20:18 | 22 | DWDWL |
| 12 | Norwich | 15 | 7-0-8 | 32:24 | 21 | LWWWW |
| 13 | Blackburn | 15 | 6-3-6 | 22:23 | 21 | LWLLW |
| 14 | Cardiff | 15 | 4-6-5 | 27:27 | 18 | DWLDW |
| 15 | Wrexham | 15 | 4-6-5 | 18:20 | 18 | WLLWD |
| 16 | Millwall | 15 | 5-3-7 | 23:27 | 18 | DLWLL |
| 17 | Bristol City | 15 | 5-3-7 | 16:24 | 18 | LDWLL |
| 18 | Bolton | 15 | 5-2-8 | 20:29 | 17 | DLLWL |
| 19 | Charlton | 15 | 4-5-6 | 13:23 | 17 | LLLLW |
| 20 | Watford | 15 | 4-3-8 | 13:23 | 15 | WLLWD |
| 21 | Lincoln | 15 | 4-3-8 | 15:26 | 15 | DWLLL |
| 22 | Burnley | 15 | 1-7-7 | 22:31 | 10 | LLDDL |
| 23 | Derby | 15 | 2-4-9 | 14:30 | 10 | LDLLW |
| 24 | Preston | 15 | 2-2-11 | 13:30 | 8 | LDLLW |
1X2 · Closing odds 1 lines
| Best | Best-odds payout | Pinnacle | bet365 | William Hill | Marathonbet | Betano | SBOBET | BetVictor | Dafabet | Betfair | 1xBet | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Draw | Away | Home | Draw | Away | Home | Draw | Away | Home | Draw | Away | Home | Draw | Away | Home | Draw | Away | Home | Draw | Away | Home | Draw | Away | Home | Draw | Away | Home | Draw | Away | Home | Draw | Away | |
| +550 | +370 | -189 | 98.0% Betano 97.3% | +506 | +368 | -192 | +550 | +333 | -208 | +480 | +340 | -227 | +510 | +360 | -227 | +520 | +370 | -189 | +470 | +338 | -238 | +500 | +350 | -222 | +500 | +370 | -196 | +500 | +333 | -227 | +512 | +360 | -222 |
| bet365 | Betano | Betano | 96.5% | 94.3% | 91.4% | 93.0% | 97.3% | 92.7% | 96.0% | 91.6% | 93.4% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Struck-through odds are suspended by the bookmaker and left out of best odds and payout.
Handicap · Closing odds 5 lines
| Line | Best | Best-odds payout | Pinnacle | bet365 | William Hill | Marathonbet | Betano | SBOBET | BetVictor | Dafabet | Betfair | 1xBet | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Away | Home | Away | Home | Away | Home | Away | Home | Away | Home | Away | Home | Away | Home | Away | Home | Away | Home | Away | Home | Away | ||
| +0.75 | +138 | -154 | 97.4% Pinnacle 97.4% | +138 | -154 | - | - | - | - | +127 | -192 | - | - | - | - | +131 | -192 | - | - | - | - | +126 | -196 |
| Pinnacle | Pinnacle | 97.4% | 91.0% | 90.5% | |||||||||||||||||||
| +1 | +107 | -118 | 97.7% Pinnacle 97.7% | +107 | -118 | +120 | -154 | - | - | +103 | -139 | +105 | -125 | +116 | -139 | +101 | -145 | - | - | - | - | +103 | -139 |
| Pinnacle | Pinnacle | 97.7% | 93.1% | 95.8% | 93.1% | ||||||||||||||||||
| +1.25 | -127 | +112 | 97.1% Pinnacle 97.1% | -127 | +112 | -125 | +105 | - | - | -139 | -106 | - | - | -118 | +101 | -137 | -105 | - | - | - | - | -141 | -108 |
| Pinnacle | Pinnacle | 97.1% | 91.2% | 90.7% | |||||||||||||||||||
| +1.5Main | -159 | +140 | 97.1% Pinnacle 97.1% | -159 | +140 | -143 | +110 | - | - | -182 | +118 | -161 | +135 | -149 | +123 | -175 | +121 | - | - | -175 | +125 | -182 | +118 |
| Pinnacle | Pinnacle | 97.1% | 90.6% | 95.9% | 92.5% | 90.6% | |||||||||||||||||
| +1.75 | - | - | - | - | - | -182 | +138 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Struck-through odds are suspended by the bookmaker and left out of best odds and payout.
Totals · Closing odds 5 lines
| Line | Best | Best-odds payout | Pinnacle | bet365 | William Hill | Marathonbet | Betano | SBOBET | BetVictor | Dafabet | Betfair | 1xBet | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Over | Under | Over | Under | Over | Under | Over | Under | Over | Under | Over | Under | Over | Under | Over | Under | Over | Under | Over | Under | Over | Under | ||
| 2.5Main | -156 | +135 | 96.6% Pinnacle 96.6% | -156 | +135 | - | - | - | - | -200 | +128 | -161 | +135 | - | - | -182 | +125 | - | - | - | - | -200 | +128 |
| Pinnacle | Pinnacle | 96.6% | 90.5% | 95.9% | 91.8% | 90.5% | |||||||||||||||||
| 2.75 | -127 | +110 | 96.6% Pinnacle 96.6% | -127 | +110 | - | - | - | - | -159 | +103 | - | - | - | - | -149 | +103 | - | - | - | - | -159 | +103 |
| Pinnacle | Pinnacle | 96.6% | 90.4% | 91.6% | 90.4% | ||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | +105 | -118 | 97.2% Pinnacle 97.2% | +105 | -118 | - | - | - | - | -120 | -123 | +100 | -118 | - | - | -116 | -123 | - | - | - | - | -120 | -123 |
| Pinnacle | Pinnacle | 97.2% | 91.0% | 96.1% | 91.7% | 91.0% | |||||||||||||||||
| 3.25 | +134 | -154 | 96.8% Pinnacle 96.8% | +134 | -154 | - | - | - | - | +110 | -161 | - | - | - | - | +109 | -156 | - | - | - | - | +108 | -167 |
| Pinnacle | Pinnacle | 96.8% | 91.5% | 91.9% | 90.4% | ||||||||||||||||||
| 3.5 | +130 | -149 | 96.8% bet365 94.9% | - | - | +120 | -149 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | +130 | -175 | - | - |
| Betfair | bet365 | 94.9% | 93.3% | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pinnacle 1X2 odds movement 2 changes
Recent odds changes last 80
| Time | Bookmaker | Market | Line | Before | Now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:58 | Betfair | Totals | 3.5 | +150 / -200 | → | +130 / -175 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:58 | Betfair | Handicap | +3.5 | -1667 / +700 | → | -2000 / +750 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:58 | Betfair | 1X2 | +500 / +360 / -213 | → | +500 / +333 / -227 | |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:54 | Betano | Totals | 5.5 | +660 / -1111 | → | +670 / -1111 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:54 | Betano | Totals | 7.5 | +1600 / -10000 | → | Suspended |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:54 | Betano | Totals | 4.5 | +325 / -435 | → | +330 / -455 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:54 | Betano | Totals | 3 | -102 / -115 | → | +100 / -118 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:54 | Betano | Totals | 2.5 | -161 / +137 | → | -161 / +135 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:54 | Betano | Totals | 1.5 | -500 / +360 | → | -500 / +355 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:54 | Betano | Handicap | +1.5 | -154 / +132 | → | -161 / +135 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:54 | Betano | Handicap | +1 | +107 / -125 | → | +105 / -125 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:54 | Betano | Handicap | +0.5 | +167 / -200 | → | +165 / -192 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:54 | Dafabet | 1X2 | +520 / +380 / -204 | → | +500 / +370 / -196 | |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:54 | Betano | 1X2 | +530 / +375 / -192 | → | +520 / +370 / -189 | |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:47 | Pinnacle | Totals | 3.25 | +129 / -147 | → | +134 / -154 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:47 | Pinnacle | Totals | 4.5 | +374 / -476 | → | +387 / -500 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:47 | Pinnacle | Totals | 3 | +101 / -114 | → | +105 / -118 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:47 | Pinnacle | Totals | 3.5 | +156 / -182 | → | +162 / -189 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:47 | Pinnacle | Totals | 2.75 | -130 / +114 | → | -127 / +110 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:47 | Pinnacle | Totals | 2.5 | -161 / +140 | → | -156 / +135 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:47 | Pinnacle | Totals | 1.5 | -526 / +395 | → | -500 / +385 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:47 | Pinnacle | Handicap | +1.75 | Suspended | → | -217 / +186 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:47 | Pinnacle | Handicap | +1.5 | Suspended | → | -159 / +140 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:47 | Pinnacle | Handicap | +1.25 | Suspended | → | -127 / +112 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:47 | Pinnacle | Handicap | +2 | Suspended | → | -345 / +281 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:47 | Pinnacle | Handicap | +1 | Suspended | → | +107 / -118 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:47 | Pinnacle | Handicap | +0.75 | Suspended | → | +138 / -154 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:47 | Pinnacle | Handicap | +0.5 | Suspended | → | +168 / -192 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:47 | Pinnacle | Handicap | +0.25 | Suspended | → | +233 / -278 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:47 | Pinnacle | 1X2 | +524 / +374 / -196 | → | +506 / +368 / -192 | |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:43 | BetVictor | Handicap | +2.5 | -556 / +310 | → | Suspended |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:43 | BetVictor | Handicap | +2.25 | -476 / +275 | → | Suspended |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:43 | BetVictor | Handicap | +1.75 | -244 / +161 | → | Suspended |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:43 | BetVictor | Handicap | +1.5 | -175 / +121 | → | Suspended |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:43 | BetVictor | Handicap | +1.25 | -137 / -105 | → | Suspended |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:43 | BetVictor | Handicap | +2 | -385 / +235 | → | Suspended |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:43 | BetVictor | Handicap | +1 | +101 / -145 | → | Suspended |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:43 | BetVictor | Handicap | +0.75 | +131 / -192 | → | Suspended |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:43 | BetVictor | Handicap | +0.5 | +162 / -244 | → | Suspended |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:43 | BetVictor | Handicap | 0 | +380 / -769 | → | Suspended |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:43 | bet365 | Handicap | +3.25 | -909 / +560 | → | Suspended |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:43 | bet365 | Handicap | +2.75 | -500 / +340 | → | Suspended |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:43 | bet365 | Handicap | +2.5 | -370 / +255 | → | Suspended |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:43 | bet365 | Handicap | +2.25 | -312 / +230 | → | Suspended |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:43 | bet365 | Handicap | +1.75 | -182 / +138 | → | Suspended |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:43 | bet365 | Handicap | +1.5 | -143 / +110 | → | Suspended |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:43 | bet365 | Handicap | +1.25 | -125 / +105 | → | Suspended |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:43 | bet365 | Handicap | +3 | -833 / +525 | → | Suspended |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:43 | bet365 | Handicap | +2 | -263 / +200 | → | Suspended |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:43 | bet365 | Handicap | +1 | +120 / -154 | → | Suspended |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:43 | bet365 | Handicap | +0.75 | +142 / -192 | → | Suspended |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:43 | bet365 | Handicap | +0.5 | +175 / -238 | → | Suspended |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:43 | bet365 | Handicap | +0.25 | +245 / -333 | → | Suspended |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:43 | bet365 | Handicap | 0 | +450 / -667 | → | Suspended |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:43 | bet365 | Handicap | -0.25 | +490 / -769 | → | Suspended |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:43 | bet365 | Handicap | -0.5 | +540 / -833 | → | Suspended |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:40 | 1xBet | Totals | 6.5 | +1400 / -3333 | → | +1200 / -2500 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:40 | BetVictor | Totals | 5.5 | +750 / -2000 | → | +800 / -2500 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:40 | BetVictor | Totals | 4.25 | +235 / -385 | → | +255 / -417 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:40 | BetVictor | Totals | 4 | +210 / -333 | → | +225 / -357 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:40 | BetVictor | Totals | 3.75 | +157 / -233 | → | +166 / -250 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:40 | BetVictor | Totals | 3.25 | +104 / -149 | → | +109 / -156 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:40 | BetVictor | Totals | 4.5 | +310 / -500 | → | +340 / -556 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:40 | BetVictor | Totals | 3 | -123 / -116 | → | -116 / -123 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:40 | BetVictor | Totals | 3.5 | +125 / -182 | → | +131 / -192 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:40 | BetVictor | Totals | 2.75 | -156 / +108 | → | -149 / +103 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:40 | BetVictor | Totals | 2.5 | -192 / +130 | → | -182 / +125 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:40 | BetVictor | Handicap | +2.5 | Suspended | → | -556 / +310 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:40 | BetVictor | Handicap | +2.25 | Suspended | → | -476 / +275 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:40 | BetVictor | Handicap | +1.75 | Suspended | → | -244 / +161 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:40 | BetVictor | Handicap | +1.5 | Suspended | → | -175 / +121 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:40 | BetVictor | Handicap | +1.25 | Suspended | → | -137 / -105 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:40 | BetVictor | Handicap | +2 | Suspended | → | -385 / +235 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:40 | BetVictor | Handicap | +1 | Suspended | → | +101 / -145 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:40 | BetVictor | Handicap | +0.75 | Suspended | → | +131 / -192 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:40 | BetVictor | Handicap | +0.5 | Suspended | → | +162 / -244 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:40 | BetVictor | Handicap | 0 | Suspended | → | +380 / -769 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:37 | Betano | Totals | 7.5 | Suspended | → | +1600 / -10000 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:37 | Betano | Totals | 3 | -102 / -114 | → | -102 / -115 |
| Nov 7 (Sat) 14:37 | Betano | Totals | 0.5 | -2500 / +1075 | → | -2500 / +1050 |