Championship
Watford FC
Middlesbrough FC
Wolverhampton Wanderers FCvsWatford FC
Sheffield United FCvsDerby County FC
Preston North End FCvsWest Bromwich Albion FC
Stoke City FCvsBristol City FC
Nov 07, 2026, 03:00 PM
Recent form
Watford FCWLLLL
Middlesbrough FCDWWDD
Results
Upcoming fixtures
Competition Context
Championship • Season 2026/27
Last updated: 10/17/2026, 04:07 PM
Data awaiting new synchronization.
| Comparison | Watford FC | Middlesbrough FC |
|---|---|---|
| Position | 20º | 3º |
| Played | 11 | 11 |
| Points | 11 | 22 |
| Wins | 3 | 6 |
| Draws | 2 | 4 |
| Losses | 6 | 1 |
| Goals scored | 10 | 22 |
| Goals conceded | 19 | 16 |
| Goal difference | −9 | +6 |
| Form | WLLLL | DWWDD |
Home performance × Away performance
Watford FC · Home
56%Points ratio
3Wins
1Draws
2Losses
8–9 (6 matches)
DWLLW
Middlesbrough FC · Away
53%Points ratio
2Wins
2Draws
1Losses
8–7 (5 matches)
LDWDW
Watford FC
LLLLW
- Won 1 of the last 5 matches.
Avg. scored: 0.91 · Avg. conceded: 1.73
- Is 12 points behind the leader.
- Is 11 points below the Automatic promotion zone.
- Is 9 points below the Promotion playoff zone.
- Has a 3-point cushion over the Relegation zone.
Middlesbrough FC
DDWWD
- Won 2 of the last 5 matches.
- Unbeaten in the last 9 matches.
- Scored in 11 consecutive matches.
Avg. scored: 2.00 · Avg. conceded: 1.45
- Is 1 points behind the leader.
- Tied on points with the edge of the Automatic promotion zone; position depends on tiebreak criteria.
- Currently holds a Promotion playoff position.
- Has a 14-point cushion over the Relegation zone.
Impact of this match
If the home team wins
- Watford FC could move to position 18.
No relevant zone change in this scenario.
If it's a draw
- Watford FC could move to position 18.
- Middlesbrough FC could provisionally enter the Automatic promotion zone.
- Middlesbrough FC could provisionally leave the Promotion playoff zone.
If the away team wins
No relevant zone change in this scenario.
- Middlesbrough FC could provisionally take the lead.
- Middlesbrough FC could provisionally enter the Automatic promotion zone.
- Middlesbrough FC could provisionally leave the Promotion playoff zone.
The exact impact depends on the round's other results.
Contextual mini table
Home team context
18º
Lincoln City FC12 points
Lincoln City FC12 points19º
Cardiff City FC11 points
Cardiff City FC11 points20ºWatford FC11 points
Watford FC11 points21º
Norwich City FC9 points
Norwich City FC9 points22º
Burnley FC8 points
Burnley FC8 pointsAway team context
1º
Swansea City AFC23 points
Swansea City AFC23 points2º
West Ham United FC22 points
West Ham United FC22 points3ºMiddlesbrough FC22 points
Middlesbrough FC22 points4º
Southampton FC21 points
Southampton FC21 points5º
Birmingham City FC20 points
Birmingham City FC20 pointsLegend:Automatic promotionPromotion playoffRelegation
Predicted score1–2λ 1.1 · 2.3
Home
12%
Draw
19%
Away
69%
65
Confidence Score
Confidence in the top pick
Match Strength Index
49
Overall quality of the fixture
Team ratings
Attack Rating31
Defense Rating42
Attack Rating69
Defense Rating50
Over 2.5 65%Both teams to score 59%Model pick: Away win
With Watford FC's Attack Rating of 31 against Middlesbrough FC's defense (50), the model projects 1.1–2.3 expected goals. The Match Strength Index (MSI) is 49.
Match Insights
- Watford FC averaged 0.8 goals in the last 5 matches.
- Middlesbrough FC has scored in 11 consecutive matches.
- Middlesbrough FC averaged 2.0 goals in the last 5 matches.
Watford FCMiddlesbrough FC
11Played11
3W6
2D4
6L1
10Goals for22
19Goals against16
-9Goal difference+6
0.91Goals scored/game2.00
1.73Goals conceded/game1.45
1Clean sheets2
55%Both teams to score82%
82%Over 1.582%
45%Over 2.573%
No previous meetings found.
View full Head to HeadChampionship
England · 2nd Division · Season 2026/27
24 clubs131 / 552 matches24% complete
Updated after round 11 · Last update: 17/10/2026, 13:07
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 8 | +8 | 23 | LWWWW |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 30 | 12 | +18 | 22 | WWDDW |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 22 | 16 | +6 | 22 | DWWDD |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 10 | +11 | 21 | DWWLW |
| 5 | Birmingham City FC | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 20 | 11 | +9 | 20 | WWWDW |
| 6 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 12 | +3 | 20 | WWLLD |
| 7 | Stoke City FC | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 16 | +2 | 19 | WLWWW |
| 8 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 15 | +3 | 17 | WLLWW |
| 9 |  Queens Park Rangers FC | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 12 | +3 | 17 | LWDDD |
| 10 |  Blackburn Rovers FC | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 16 | +1 | 15 | LWWDW |
| 11 | Sheffield United FC | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 14 | +1 | 15 | WLWLL |
| 12 |  Millwall FC | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 15 | DLWDD |
| 13 |  Portsmouth FC | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 14 | WWLDD |
| 14 |  Wrexham AFC | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 16 | -1 | 14 | WLDWL |
| 15 |  Bolton Wanderers FC | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 18 | -3 | 14 | DWLWW |
| 16 | Bristol City FC | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 15 | -3 | 14 | LLDWL |
| 17 |  Charlton Athletic FC | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 15 | -5 | 14 | LDDLD |
| 18 | Lincoln City FC | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 19 | -10 | 12 | DLLLW |
| 19 | Cardiff City FC | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 17 | +1 | 11 | DWLWL |
| 20 | Watford FC | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 19 | -9 | 11 | WLLLL |
| 21 | Norwich City FC | 11 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 17 | 21 | -4 | 9 | LLLLL |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 21 | -5 | 8 | LDWDL |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 20 | -11 | 6 | LLDDL |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 24 | -15 | 4 | LLLDL |
Legend:Automatic promotionPromotion playoffRelegation
Other matches
ChampionshipOct 24, 02:00 PM
Wolverhampton Wanderers FCvsWatford FCHome win · 76%View analysis
ChampionshipOct 24, 11:30 AM
Sheffield United FCvsDerby County FCHome win · 68%View analysis
ChampionshipOct 24, 02:00 PM
Preston North End FCvsWest Bromwich Albion FCAway win · 69%View analysis
ChampionshipOct 24, 02:00 PM
Stoke City FCvsBristol City FCHome win · 58%View analysis