Championship· Season 2025
Match Events
assist: M. Whittaker
assist: K. Keben
Penalty
assist: D. Strelec
Match Statistics
Middlesbrough had 56% possession against Watford's 44%. Middlesbrough registered 20 shots (9 on target) while Watford managed 12 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 6–3. Fouls committed: 8–10.
Match Summary
Middlesbrough defeated Watford 5:1. The match was played in Championship 2025. Goals were scored by M. Whittaker 6′, D. Strelec 45′, J. Abankwah 48′, M. Whittaker 58′, T. Conway 75′ (pen.), T. Conway 90′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Middlesbrough had 56% possession while Watford held 44%. Middlesbrough had 20 shots (9 on target) compared to 12 (3 on target) for Watford. Expected goals: Middlesbrough 2.30 — Watford 0.85. Middlesbrough made 5 substitutions, Watford made 5.
Rivalry since 2011
Middlesbrough vs Watford Head to Head Results· 19
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Betting Odds & Historical Data
Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.
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Head-to-Head Record
Even recordHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
Goals in This Fixture
How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.
3
Average goals per game
60%
Games with 3+ goals
60%
Both teams scored
Market Summary
Margin: 8.4%Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.
Implied Probability
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 1.39 | 4.75 | 6.50 |
| Max | 1.39 | 4.75 | 6.50 |
Result vs. Market
Result matched market prediction
Match Statistics
Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.
Head-to-Head History
Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.
Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Home Record: Middlesbrough
Away Record: Watford
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API data: 12 May 2026