ChampionshipSat 10 Oct, 17:00 EATRiverside Stadium

Middlesbrough vs Wolverhampton Wanderers prediction

MiddlesbroughHome44%to win
1.69 : 1.41expected goalsDraw 25%
Wolverhampton WanderersAway31%to win
Shujaa safe tipOver 2.5 goals1.56

Our tips

Locked two hours before kick off
Safe tip64%
Over 2.5 goalsMost likely to win
Price 1.561 unit
Bold tip28%
A DrawBigger price, loses more often
Price 3.65+1.2% value1 unit

Shujaa verdict

From results, prices, form and rest

Our prediction for Middlesbrough vs Wolverhampton Wanderers is Middlesbrough to win, with a 44% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 2.5 goals at 1.56.

Boro recent form+1%

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Shujaa expert view

Our read for Kenya
  1. 1

    Middlesbrough hosts Wolverhampton Wanderers in a tight Championship match. Our model gives Middlesbrough a win chance of 44 in 100, a draw at 25 in 100, and Wolverhampton 32 in 100.

  2. 2

    Middlesbrough sits at rank 3 with 15 points from 8 matches, while Wolverhampton is right behind at rank 4 with 14 points from 7 matches.

  3. 3

    Middlesbrough recent form is moving up, and our strongest tip is Over 2.5 goals at 64 in 100 with expected goals set at 1.7 to 1.4.

  4. 4

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Verdict. Middlesbrough holds a slight edge from our model, but expect a competitive game with goals.

Good to know: This is our opinion from the numbers, not a promise. Betting has risk, 18+.

Form and head to head

Newest game first
MiddlesbroughDDWLW
  • Dat Birmingham City2-2
  • Dv Millwall2-2
  • Wv Norwich City4-3
  • Lat Crystal Palace0-3
  • Wat Queens Park Rangers1-0
Wolverhampton WanderersWLWDL
  • Wv West Bromwich Albion1-0
  • Lat Everton0-1
  • Wat Sheffield United1-0
  • Dat Birmingham City2-2
  • Lat West Ham United2-4

In numbers, Boro red and Wolves green

1.6Points per game1.4
1.6Goals scored per game1.4
1.4Goals conceded per game1.6
20%Clean sheets20%

Team records

Last 20 games, all competitions
BoroWolves
20Games played20
8Wins7
7Draws6
5Losses7
33Goals scored28
27Goals conceded31
1.6Scored per game1.4
1.4Conceded per game1.6
6W 2D 1LHome record4W 3D 2L
2W 5D 4LAway record3W 3D 5L
20%Clean sheets20%
65%Both teams scored55%
65%Over 2.5 goals60%

Good to know: Green marks the better number of the two.

League table

Championship
TeamPWDLGDPtsPPG
3. Middlesbrough11641+6222.00
8. Wolverhampton Wanderers10523+3171.70

Good to know: Table position is one of the strongest guides to a result. Full Championship table

Key players

Top of each side this season
Middlesbrough
  • Radek Vítek
    Radek VítekKeeper · G
    2 saves
Wolverhampton Wanderers
  • José Sá
    José SáKeeper · G
    5 saves

Good to know: Watch the key men: if a top scorer is missing, the tip above already allows for team news.

Goals and markets

Chance and fair price
Over 1.5 goals82%1.22
Over 2.5 goals60%1.67
Over 3.5 goals38%2.66
Both teams to score62%1.60
Boro or draw69%1.46
Wolves or draw56%1.77
Boro win and over 2.530%3.30
Wolves win and over 2.521%4.69

Most likely scores

1-111.4%
2-19.1%
1-27.6%
1-06.9%
2-06.4%

Price check

BetChancePriceValue
Middlesbrough to win43%2.20-5.4%
A Draw28%3.65+1.2%
Wolverhampton Wanderers to win34%2.90-0.1%
Over 2.5 goals64%1.56-0.6%
Under 2.5 goals39%2.30-10.2%
Middlesbrough -0.543%2.10-10.3%
Wolverhampton Wanderers +0.561%1.61-2.4%

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Where to bet on Boro v Wolves

Our top pick is Over 2.5 goals. Compare the price at a licensed Kenyan bookmaker before you stake.

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Match preview

Middlesbrough vs Wolverhampton Wanderers: Middlesbrough shade it
  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Middlesbrough 44%, the draw 25% and Wolverhampton Wanderers 31%. The bookmakers agree and make Middlesbrough the favourite at 2.20.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Middlesbrough took 8 points from their last 5 games and Wolverhampton Wanderers took 7 from 5. Middlesbrough come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Middlesbrough won 6 of their last 9 games at home. Wolverhampton Wanderers won 3 of their last 11 on the road.

  4. 4
    Goals

    Middlesbrough score 1.6 goals a game and let in 1.4. Wolverhampton Wanderers score 1.4 and let in 1.6. Over 2.5 goals landed in 13 of Middlesbrough games and 12 of Wolverhampton Wanderers games in that run.

  5. 5
    The safest bet

    Over 2.5 goals has a 64% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Middlesbrough form

Middlesbrough have 8 wins, 7 draws and 5 losses in their last 20 games, with 33 goals scored and 27 conceded. At home they have 6 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss from 9. Their last 5 results read D, D, W, L, W, newest first.

Wolverhampton Wanderers form

Wolverhampton Wanderers have 7 wins, 6 draws and 7 losses in their last 20 games, with 28 goals scored and 31 conceded. Away from home they have 3 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read W, L, W, D, L, newest first.

Our call

We expect Middlesbrough to score about 1.7 goals and Wolverhampton Wanderers about 1.4. That points to Middlesbrough to win, with 1-1 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Over 2.5 goals at 1.56. Our bold bet is A Draw at 3.65.

Questions people in Kenya ask

Who will win Middlesbrough vs Wolverhampton Wanderers?

Our prediction for Middlesbrough vs Wolverhampton Wanderers is Middlesbrough to win, with a 44% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 2.5 goals at 1.56.

What is the score prediction for Middlesbrough vs Wolverhampton Wanderers?

1-1 is the most likely score, followed by 2-1 and 1-2. We expect Middlesbrough to score 1.7 goals and Wolverhampton Wanderers 1.4.

Will both teams score in Middlesbrough vs Wolverhampton Wanderers?

Both teams to score has a 62% chance. Both sides scored in 13 of Middlesbrough last 20 games and 11 of Wolverhampton Wanderers last 20.

How are Middlesbrough playing?

Middlesbrough have 8 wins, 7 draws and 5 losses in their last 20 games, with 33 goals scored and 27 conceded. At home they have 6 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss from 9. Their last 5 results read D, D, W, L, W, newest first.

How are Wolverhampton Wanderers playing?

Wolverhampton Wanderers have 7 wins, 6 draws and 7 losses in their last 20 games, with 28 goals scored and 31 conceded. Away from home they have 3 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read W, L, W, D, L, newest first.

What is the best bet for Middlesbrough vs Wolverhampton Wanderers?

Over 2.5 goals at 1.56, with a 64% chance.

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