Middlesbrough vs West Brom Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Championship 2025-26

The Boro secured an easy win when they last faced the Baggies.

Middlesbrough are all set to host West Bromwich Albion in the matchweek 6 fixture of the English League Championship 2025-26 season. Riverside Stadium is all set to witness this interesting fixture.

Middlesbrough have started their season on a high. They have won four of their last five EFL Championship matches.

The Boro were held to a draw in their previous league game against Preston North End. They scored a last-minute goal to secure a draw. The hosts will be looking to continue their form here.

West Bromwich Albion are coming in after facing a defeat at the hands of Derby County in their last league fixture. They might have secured a win, but it was not enough for them. For their upcoming game, they are likely to feel some pressure because they will be away from home.

Kick-off:

• Location: Middlesbrough, England
• Stadium: Riverside Stadium
• Date: Saturday, September 20
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Friday, Sept 19; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Andrew Kitchen
• VAR: Not in use

Under the Riverside lights on Friday ⚡️

— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) September 16, 2025

Form:

Middlesbrough: L-W-W-W-D

West Bromwich: L-W-D-W-L

Players to Watch

Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)

Tommy Conway is yet again ready to lead his side in the attacking front. In five EFL Championship appearances this season, he has scored two goals and also has an assist to his name. The 23-year-old forward failed to score a goal in his last game.

But this time around, he will be looking to come up with a better approach.

Isaac Price (West Bromwich)

The 21-year-old from Northern Ireland is the top goal scorer for his side in the league. In five fixtures of the English League Championship, Isaac Price has scored three goals and also has an assist. He is going to play an important role in the final third for his club.

Match Facts

• The Boro are on a five-match unbeaten run in the EFL Championship.
• Middlesbrough are on a three-match winning streak against the Baggies.
• West Bromwich have only won two of their last five matches.

Middlesbrough vs West Brom: Betting Tips and Odds

• Middlesbrough to win @118/100 10 bet
• Tommy Conway to score @6/1 Unibet
• Goals under 3.5 @1/3 bet365

Injury and Team News

Alex Bangura, Riley McGree and Seny Dieng will not be in action for Middlesbrough as they are injured.

West Brom will be without the services of Daryl Dike and Tammer Bany Odeh as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 90

Middlesbrough won: 40

West Bromwich won: 32

Draws: 18

Predicted Lineups

Middlesbrough predicted lineup (3-4-3)

Brynn (GK); Ayling, Lenihan, Jones; Brittain, Morris, Hackney, Targett; Whittaker, Conway, Sene

West Brom predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Griffiths (GK); Campbell, Phillips, Mepham, Styles; Molumby, Mowatt; Wallace, Price, Johnston; Heggebo

Match Prediction

The Boro are looking in good form and will be looking to continue their unbeaten run. Middlesbrough will be coming in as the favourites and are likely to defeat West Brom in their upcoming EFL Championship clash.

Prediction: Middlesbrough 2-1 West Brom

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