What are the betting stats for Preston vs Middlesbrough?

In-depth stats including 10-match averages for fouls, shots, and cards. Preston averages approximately 9.7 fouls per game.

Who is the referee for Preston vs Middlesbrough?

The assigned official for this match is Thomas Kirk. Our model tracks historical card rates for this referee.

Preston vs Middlesbrough Stats & Cheat Sheet

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Referee

Thomas Kirk

Kickoff

12:30 • GW 29

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Match Analysis & Tactical Insights

"Preston host Middlesbrough in what promises to be a statistically significant matchup. Preston have been relatively disciplined, with an average of 9.7 fouls over their last 10 outings. "

Our algorithm analyzes the last 10 matches and historical data for both Preston and Middlesbrough to identify patterns in behavior, referee tendencies, and market value.

Betting Market Indicators

Projected Fouls18.5

Goal Potential~ 2.8 xG

VolatilityLOW

Stat Comparison

H2H Average (Last 3 Meetings)

PrestonMiddlesbrough

Goals

1.0

2.3

Shots

5.3

15.3

Shots on Target

1.3

5.7

Fouls

17.7

8.0

Yellow Cards

2.7

1.0

Corners

2.7

7.0

Possession

39%

61%

Preston vs Middlesbrough Match Recap

Final result analysis for this Championship encounter. We break down how the actual match stats compared to historical season averages.

Preston

Final Score

Middlesbrough

Overall Possession

Pre

42%

Mid

58%

10Shots16

4Shots on Target6

11Fouls Committed6

6Corners4

0Tackles0

Discipline

2Offsides

1Offsides

Discipline

Statistical Verification

The match finished with 11 fouls for Preston. Compared to their season average of 9.7, this performance was more aggressive than projected.

In the booking department, 3 yellows were shown to the home side.Middlesbrough recorded 1 cards, against a historical average of 1.6.

Referee Impact Recap

Thomas Kirk oversaw a match with 4 total cards. This stayed under the high-volatility thresholds often monitored by card-market bettors in the Championship.

With an aggregate projected foul count of 18.5 between these two sides, bettors should keep a close eye on early match intensity.

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Preston Averages

Goals For1.40

Goals Conceded2.00

Shots For13.40

Shots On Target4.60

Corners6.00

Fouls Committed9.20

Yellow Cards2.20

Middlesbrough Averages

1.60Goals For

1.20Goals Conceded

16.80Shots For

4.40Shots On Target

5.60Corners

8.20Fouls Committed

1.00Yellow Cards

PrestonVS

Middlesbrough

1.40Goals For1.60

2.00Goals Conceded1.20

13.40Shots For16.80

4.60Shots On Target4.40

6.00Corners5.60

9.20Fouls Committed8.20

2.20Yellow Cards1.00

Defensive

Player	Fouls	Fouls Won	Yellows	1+ Fouls	2+ Fouls
A. Vukčević	1.40	0.20	3	-	-
L. Lindsay	1.40	0.40	1	-	-
D. Iversen	0.00	0.20	2	-	-
J. Lewis	1.00	0.40	1	-	-
O. Offiah	1.00	0.60	1	-	-
L. Gibson	1.00	0.00	1	-	-
J. Storey	0.60	0.40	1	-	-
A. Hughes	1.40	1.00	0	-	-
T. Small	0.20	0.00	0	-	-
D. Cornell	0.00	0.20	0	-	-

Offensive

Player	Fouls	Fouls Won	Yellows	Assists	1+ F Won
H. Armstrong	0.80	2.00	0	0.00	-
A. Moran	1.40	1.20	2	0.00	-
J. Thompson	0.60	1.60	1	0.20	-
A. Devine	0.00	1.40	0	0.40	-
Pol Valentín	0.80	0.80	0	0.00	-
A. McCann	1.40	0.20	1	0.00	-
B. Potts	0.40	0.60	0	0.20	-
B. Whiteman	0.60	0.20	1	0.00	-
R. Brady	0.40	0.20	0	0.00	-

Shooting

Player	SoT	Shots	Goals	Assists	1+ SoT
L. Dobbin	1.20	2.60	0.60	0.20	-
D. Jebbison	0.40	0.80	0.00	0.00	-
M. Osmajić	0.40	0.60	0.00	0.00	-
M. Smith	0.00	0.20	0.00	0.00	-

Defensive

Player	Fouls	Fouls Won	Yellows	1+ Fouls	2+ Fouls
A. Malanda	0.40	0.40	2	-	-
L. Ayling	0.80	2.40	1	-	-
S. Brynn	0.20	0.00	1	-	-
D. Fry	0.40	0.20	0	-	-
A. Jones	0.40	0.20	0	-	-
Neto Borges	0.40	1.00	0	-	-
G. Edmundson	0.20	0.00	0	-	-
A. Bangura	0.20	0.40	0	-	-

Offensive

Player	Fouls	Fouls Won	Yellows	Assists	1+ F Won
A. Morris	1.00	2.40	0	0.20	-
H. Hackney	1.40	1.00	0	0.40	-
F. Azaz	0.80	1.40	2	0.00	-
R. McGree	0.80	0.80	1	0.00	-
C. Brittain	1.40	0.00	2	0.20	-
A. Browne	0.40	1.00	0	0.00	-
M. Targett	0.60	0.40	0	0.20	-
S. Silvera	0.20	0.60	0	0.00	-

Shooting

Player	SoT	Shots	Goals	Assists	1+ SoT
T. Conway	1.00	1.40	0.60	0.00	-
D. Strelec	0.60	1.40	0.40	0.00	-
D. Burgzorg	0.40	0.80	0.20	0.20	-
M. Whittaker	0.20	1.20	0.00	0.00	-
A. Gilbert	0.60	0.60	0.00	0.00	-
K. Sène	0.00	0.40	0.00	0.00	-

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Data-Led Match Summary

Preston come into this Championship fixture averaging 11.6 shots, 9.7 fouls, and 1.9 cards across their last ten tracked matches. Middlesbrough are returning 19.8 shots, 8.8 fouls, and 1.6 cards over the same sample, which gives this page a direct pre-match benchmark for shots, discipline, and volatility markets.

Use this match page alongside the Championship fixture hub, the stat leaderboards, and the referee page for Thomas Kirk to compare player props, team form, and booking pressure before kickoff.