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Match Analysis & Tactical Insights

"Middlesbrough host Preston in what promises to be a statistically significant matchup. Middlesbrough have been relatively disciplined, with an average of 8.7 fouls over their last 10 outings. Middlesbrough's offensive output is strong, averaging 6.4 shots on target, putting pressure on Preston's defensive line. "

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

Betting Market Indicators

Projected Fouls18.9
Goal Potential~ 2.8 xG
VolatilityLOW

Stat Comparison

H2H Average (Last 3 Meetings)

MiddlesbroughPreston
Goals
2.3
1.3
Shots
15.3
7.0
Shots on Target
5.7
2.3
Fouls
8.0
14.3
Yellow Cards
1.3
2.0
Corners
5.3
4.0
Possession
62%
38%

Middlesbrough vs Preston Match Recap

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

Middlesbrough

1

Final Score

Preston

1

Overall Possession

Mid

55%

Pre

45%

16Shots5
6Shots on Target1
6Fouls Committed21
9Corners2
0Tackles0
Discipline
2Offsides
2Offsides
Discipline

Statistical Verification

The match finished with 6 fouls for Middlesbrough. Compared to their season average of 8.7, this performance was more disciplined than projected.

In the booking department, 0 yellows were shown to the home side.Preston recorded 5 cards, against a historical average of 1.7.

Referee Impact Recap

T. Nield oversaw a match with 5 total cards. This met the high-volatility thresholds often monitored by card-market bettors in the Championship.

With an aggregate projected foul count of 18.9 between these two sides, bettors should keep a close eye on early match intensity.

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1.00Goals For1.60
1.40Goals Conceded1.40
21.60Shots For10.40
6.40Shots On Target2.80
11.00Corners4.60
9.00Fouls Committed8.60
2.20Yellow Cards2.00

Defensive

PlayerFoulsFouls WonYellows1+ Fouls2+ Fouls
A. Malanda
1.60
0.20
2
-
-
D. Fry
0.40
0.20
1
-
-
L. Ayling
0.40
1.00
1
-
-
Neto Borges
1.00
0.80
0
-
-
A. Jones
0.40
0.20
0
-
-
G. Edmundson
0.20
0.00
0
-
-
A. Bangura
0.20
0.80
0
-
-
S. Brynn
0.20
0.60
0
-
-

Offensive

PlayerFoulsFouls WonYellowsAssists1+ F Won
F. Azaz
1.00
1.60
3
0.40
-
H. Hackney
1.20
1.00
0
0.20
-
C. Brittain
1.00
1.00
1
0.00
-
A. Morris
0.20
1.60
0
0.00
-
M. Targett
0.40
0.80
1
0.00
-
R. McGree
0.20
0.80
2
0.00
-
A. Gilbert
0.60
0.00
0
0.00
-

Shooting

PlayerSoTShotsGoalsAssists1+ SoT
D. Strelec
1.20
1.40
0.20
0.00
-
M. Whittaker
0.60
1.60
0.00
0.20
-
S. Silvera
0.40
0.60
0.40
0.20
-
A. Browne
0.40
1.00
0.00
0.40
-
T. Conway
0.40
0.60
0.40
0.20
-
K. Sène
0.00
0.40
0.00
0.00
-
D. Burgzorg
0.00
0.20
0.00
0.20
-

Defensive

PlayerFoulsFouls WonYellows1+ Fouls2+ Fouls
L. Lindsay
1.40
0.00
1
-
-
L. Gibson
1.00
0.00
1
-
-
J. Lewis
1.00
0.40
1
-
-
O. Offiah
1.00
0.40
1
-
-
J. Storey
0.20
0.40
1
-
-
D. Iversen
0.00
0.40
1
-
-
Pol Valentín
1.00
1.20
0
-
-
T. Small
0.40
0.20
0
-
-
D. Cornell
0.00
0.20
0
-
-

Offensive

PlayerFoulsFouls WonYellowsAssists1+ F Won
H. Armstrong
0.80
2.00
0
0.00
-
J. Thompson
1.20
1.20
0
0.00
-
A. Moran
1.00
0.60
1
0.20
-
A. McCann
1.40
0.20
1
0.00
-
A. Devine
0.00
1.00
1
0.40
-
A. Hughes
0.80
0.60
1
0.00
-
B. Whiteman
0.80
0.20
2
0.00
-
A. Vukčević
0.60
0.20
0
0.00
-
B. Potts
0.20
0.20
0
0.20
-

Shooting

PlayerSoTShotsGoalsAssists1+ SoT
L. Dobbin
0.60
1.60
0.20
0.60
-
M. Osmajić
0.20
0.60
0.20
0.20
-
D. Jebbison
0.20
0.60
0.00
0.00
-
M. Smith
0.00
0.20
0.00
0.00
-

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Data-Led Match Summary

Middlesbrough come into this Championship fixture averaging 21.8 shots, 8.7 fouls, and 1.6 cards across their last ten tracked matches. Preston are returning 10.5 shots, 10.2 fouls, and 1.7 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 T. Nield to compare player props, team form, and booking pressure before kickoff.

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