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

The Boro emerged victorious when these sides last met.

West Bromwich Albion are now going to lock horns with Middlesbrough for their matchweek 27 of the 2025-26 EFL Championship. This is going to be an interesting contest, which will take place at the Hawthorns.

The Baggies will be at home for their upcoming league clash, but it is not going to make things any easier. Having won eight of their 25 English League Championship games this season, they are placed 18th on the league table. West Bromwich Albion are not in the best form at the moment and are likely to be under pressure despite being at home.

The Boro are in second place on the EFL Championship points table at the moment. They have performed decently this season. Middlesbrough have been knocked out of the FA Cup after their 1-3 loss against Fulham. They secured a 4-0 win against Southampton in their last league game and will now be looking to extend their winning run.

Kick-off:

• Location: West Bromwich, England
• Stadium: The Hawthorns
• Date: Saturday, January 17
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Friday, Jan 16; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Joshua Smith
• VAR: Not in use

Attention turns to West Brom 🔜 pic.twitter.com/73MhqAqWDG

— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) January 13, 2026

Form:

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

Middlesbrough: D-L-L-W-L

Players to Watch

Michael Johnston (West Brom)

In 25 EFL Championship appearances this season, Michael Johnston has 11 goal involvements. He has been one of the important players in the squad. The 26-year-old is good at regulating the ball well in the midfield and can score goals too. Johnston is surely going to cause problems for the the Boro.

Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough)

Morgan Whittaker scored a brace for the Boro in their previous league game. He will be gearing up to help his side once again and is going to be a constant threat to the hosts. The 25-year-old can control the midfield well and will also have an important role to play in the final third. In 25 league matches of the ongoing campaign, he has scored 10 goals and has three assists.

Match Facts

• Middlesbrough have won one of their last three matches.
• West Bromwich Albion have failed to secure a win in their last three games.
• Neither of the last five matches between these clubs have ended in a draw.

West Brom vs Middlesbrough: Betting Tips and Odds

• Middlesbrough to win @15/8 bet365
• Morgan Whittaker to score @3/1 Ladbrokes
• Goals under 3.5 @3/10 Unibet

Injury and Team News

West Brom will miss out on the services of Oliver Bostock, Jed Wallace and Tammer Bany Odeh. They are injured.

Seny Dieng, Riley McGree, Kaly Sene, Edmundson, David Strelec, Darragh Lenihan, Callum Brittain, Alfie Jones and Alex Bangura are not going to be in action for Middlesbrough due to their injuries.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 106

West Brom won: 36

Middlesbrough won: 46

Draws: 24

Predicted Lineups

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

Wildsmith (GK); Campbell, Phillips, Taylor, Styles; Diakite, Mowatt; Iling-Junior, Johnston, Grant; Heggebo

Middlesbrough predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Brynn (GK); Ayling, Malanda, Targett, Browne; Hackney, Morris; Silvera, Whittaker, Burgzorg; Conway

Match Prediction

Both of these clubs will be looking to secure a positive result here. Middlesbrough are likely to come out on top and secure a win against West Bromwich Albion in their upcoming EFL Championship clash.

Prediction: West Brom 1-2 Middlesbrough

Telecast Details

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UK: Sky Sports TV, Sky Sports+

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