Watford v Middlesbrough: Preview, Form & Head-to-Head
Key Talking Points
- Watford take 3 points from their last 6; Middlesbrough have 12 from theirs.
Form Going In
| Club | Last 6 | Pts | Scored | Conceded | BTTS | Over 2.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watford | LLLLWL | 3/18 | 0.98 | 1.55 | 50% | 43% |
| Middlesbrough | DDWWDW | 12/18 | 1.68 | 1.13 | 58% | 58% |
Form over the last six completed matches, all competitions. Rates withheld below a six-match sample.
Where They Stand
| Pos | Club | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Watford | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -10 | 11 |
| 1 | Middlesbrough | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | +10 | 25 |
Head-to-Head
- Watford wins
- 1
- Draws
- 0
- Middlesbrough wins
- 1
- Meetings
- 2
- 25 Apr 2026 Middlesbrough 5–1 Watford
- 1 Nov 2025 Watford 3–0 Middlesbrough
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Season Stats Compared
| Watford | Stat | Middlesbrough |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Played | 40 |
| 11 | Won | 17 |
| 11 | Drawn | 13 |
| 18 | Lost | 10 |
| 28% | Win rate | 43% |
| 0.98 | Goals per game | 1.68 |
| 1.55 | Conceded per game | 1.13 |
| 18% | Clean sheets | 28% |
| 38% | Failed to score | 25% |
| 50% | Both teams scored | 58% |
| 43% | Over 2.5 goals | 58% |
Season to date, all competitions. The stronger figure in each row is highlighted.
Home Form v Away Form
The split that matters most for this fixture: how Watford perform at home against how Middlesbrough travel.
| Record | Pl | W | D | L | Win rate | Scored | Conceded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watford at home | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 40% | 1.15 | 1.35 |
| Middlesbrough away | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 40% | 1.75 | 1.4 |
Key Players 2026/27
Watford
| Player | Apps | Starts | G | A | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amin Nabizada | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| L. Kjerrumgaard | 10 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| H. Kyprianou | 12 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Iker Bravo | 12 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| E. Kayembe | 12 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Middlesbrough
| Player | Apps | Starts | G | A | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W. Lankshear | 12 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A. Cozier-Duberry | 7 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| A. Morris | 11 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S. Berhalter | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| C. Brittain | 12 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Top scorers, league appearances only. Starts are full line-ups; appearances include substitute outings.
Last Season 2025/26
The same players a season earlier — useful for judging who has kicked on.
Watford
- 9 L. Kjerrumgaard — 43 apps, 1 assists
- 7 I. Louza — 42 apps, 9 assists
- 5 M. Doumbia — 33 apps, 0 assists
- 4 E. Kayembe — 37 apps, 1 assists
- 4 N. Irankunda — 40 apps, 4 assists
Middlesbrough
- 14 M. Whittaker — 43 apps, 7 assists
- 13 T. Conway — 48 apps, 5 assists
- 8 D. Strelec — 35 apps, 1 assists
- 6 R. McGree — 28 apps, 3 assists
- 5 H. Hackney — 39 apps, 7 assists
Recent Results
Watford
- 24 Oct Wolves 1–0 Watford
- 17 Oct Watford 2–0 Charlton
- 13 Oct Cardiff 5–1 Watford
- 10 Oct Watford 0–4 Burnley
- 18 Sep Bristol City 1–0 Watford
Middlesbrough
- 23 Oct Bolton 1–5 Middlesbrough
- 17 Oct Middlesbrough 2–2 Cardiff
- 13 Oct Stoke City 2–3 Middlesbrough
- 10 Oct Middlesbrough 1–0 Wolves
- 19 Sep Birmingham 2–2 Middlesbrough
Watford v Middlesbrough FAQs
- When is Watford v Middlesbrough?
- Kick-off is 3:00pm on Saturday 7 November 2026 at Vicarage Road.
- What is the head-to-head record?
- These clubs have met 2 times in our records: 1 for Watford, 1 for Middlesbrough, and 0 draws.
- Where are both clubs in the table?
- Watford are 21st on 11 points; Middlesbrough are 1st on 25.
- Are these sides likely to produce goals?
- Both teams have scored in 50% of Watford games and 58% of Middlesbrough games. Over 2.5 goals has landed in 43% and 58% respectively.