West Brom vs Middlesbrough Preview and 7/1 Bet Builder – Championship

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West Brom v Middlesbrough Betting Preview

West Brom vs Middlesbrough – Tips, Predictions & Bet Builder

Championship | 16 January | 20:00
Venue: The Hawthorns


West Brom vs Middlesbrough Preview

West Bromwich Albion begin a new chapter following the departure of former manager Ryan Mason, starting with an FA Cup victory over Swansea City that, while settled via penalties, offered a timely morale boost. However, league form remains a major concern for the Baggies ahead of this demanding home fixture.

West Brom have lost six of their last eight Championship matches, with isolated victories over Sheffield United and QPR doing little to mask ongoing inconsistency. Defensive lapses and a lack of control in midfield have been costly, though goalmouth action has rarely been in short supply at The Hawthorns — both teams have scored in eight of their 12 home league games this season.

Middlesbrough arrive in the West Midlands firmly focused on promotion. Despite a 3–1 FA Cup defeat away at Fulham, Boro remain 2nd in the Championship table and were ruthless in their most recent league outing, dismantling Southampton 4–0 at home.

Although Kim Hellberg’s side have won just one of their last five league matches, underlying performances remain strong. With Coventry City setting the pace at the top, a positive result here would keep Middlesbrough firmly in the automatic promotion hunt.

West Brom vs Middlesbrough

16 Jan 20:00 - West Bromwich vs Middlesbrough - Championship
16 Jan 20:00
West Bromwich vs Middlesbrough - Championship

BTTS - Yes

Both Teams To Score
21/25

Reason for Tip

16 Jan 20:00 - West Bromwich vs Middlesbrough - Championship
16 Jan 20:00
West Bromwich vs Middlesbrough - Championship

Middlesbrough Win or Draw

Double Chance
8/15

Reason for Tip

16 Jan 20:00 - West Bromwich vs Middlesbrough - Championship
16 Jan 20:00
West Bromwich vs Middlesbrough - Championship

Over 2.5 Cards

Over 2.5 Cards
1/4

Reason for Tip

16 Jan 20:00 - West Bromwich vs Middlesbrough - Championship
16 Jan 20:00
West Bromwich vs Middlesbrough - Championship

West Bromwich Over 4.5 Corners

Over 4.5 Home Corners
4/7

Reason for Tip

16 Jan 20:00 - West Bromwich vs Middlesbrough - Championship
16 Jan 20:00
West Bromwich vs Middlesbrough - Championship

Middlesbrough Over 4.5 Corners

Over 4.5 Away Corners
5/6

Reason for Tip

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Current Form Guide
  • West Brom: L L W L L

  • Middlesbrough: D W D L W

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Team News and Predicted Line-Ups

West Brom Team News

  • Out: Ousmane Diakité (compassionate leave)

  • Doubts/Injuries: Molumby, Mowatt

Aune Heggebø is expected to return to the starting XI, having scored eight Championship goals this season.

Possible XI:
Griffiths; Campbell, Phillips, Mepham, Taylor; Styles, Bielik; Grant, Price, Johnston; Heggebø


Middlesbrough Team News

Middlesbrough remain severely stretched defensively with Edmundson, Jones, Lenihan, Brittain and Bangura all sidelined, while Riley McGree also misses out.

Tommy Conway is set to lead the line, supported by the in-form Morgan Whittaker, who has seven goals in his last 10 league appearances.

Possible XI:
Brynn; Ayling, Malanda, Fry, Targett; Hackney, Morris; Silvera, Whittaker, Burgzorg; Conway

West Brom v Middlesbrough Prediction

This matchup looks set to be open and competitive, with both sides carrying clear strengths and vulnerabilities. West Brom’s struggles in recent weeks contrast with their tendency to score at home, while Middlesbrough’s promotion push and attacking depth should allow them to create chances despite their defensive absences.

Given the Baggies’ leaky defence and Boro’s quality in forward areas, both teams scoring appears likely, while Middlesbrough’s greater consistency and league position make them the safer side to back on the Draw No Bet market. Expect an end-to-end contest with periods of control for the visitors.

West Brom v Middlesbrough Betting Tips

TipMan Bet Builder

  • Both Teams To Score – Yes
  • Middlesbrough Win or Draw
  • Over 2.5 Total Cards
  • Over 4.5 Home Corners
  • Over 4.5 Away Corners

🔥 Estimated Odds  7.00+  (depending on markets)

 

West Brom vs Middlesbrough

16 Jan 20:00 - West Bromwich vs Middlesbrough - Championship
16 Jan 20:00
West Bromwich vs Middlesbrough - Championship

BTTS - Yes

Both Teams To Score
21/25

Reason for Tip

16 Jan 20:00 - West Bromwich vs Middlesbrough - Championship
16 Jan 20:00
West Bromwich vs Middlesbrough - Championship

Middlesbrough Win or Draw

Double Chance
8/15

Reason for Tip

16 Jan 20:00 - West Bromwich vs Middlesbrough - Championship
16 Jan 20:00
West Bromwich vs Middlesbrough - Championship

Over 2.5 Cards

Over 2.5 Cards
1/4

Reason for Tip

16 Jan 20:00 - West Bromwich vs Middlesbrough - Championship
16 Jan 20:00
West Bromwich vs Middlesbrough - Championship

West Bromwich Over 4.5 Corners

Over 4.5 Home Corners
4/7

Reason for Tip

16 Jan 20:00 - West Bromwich vs Middlesbrough - Championship
16 Jan 20:00
West Bromwich vs Middlesbrough - Championship

Middlesbrough Over 4.5 Corners

Over 4.5 Away Corners
5/6

Reason for Tip

Conclusion

This fixture has the hallmarks of an open, entertaining Championship encounter. West Brom’s defensive issues contrast with their ability to score at home, while Middlesbrough possess the attacking quality to capitalise despite their own injury problems at the back. If Boro maintain their recent attacking intensity, they should have enough to avoid defeat in a match where goals at both ends look highly likely.

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