The upcoming match between Middlesbrough and Preston North End promises to be an exciting and high-scoring affair, based on the recent statistics and form of both teams. Middlesbrough has been consistently scoring an average of at least 2 goals in their recent matches, making them a strong attacking force to be reckoned with. On the other hand, Preston North End is struggling defensively, especially away from home, which could leave them vulnerable to Middlesbrough's attacking prowess.
Considering the high number of goals scored in the past direct encounters between Middlesbrough and Preston North End, we can expect a good number of goals to be scored in this upcoming match as well. With Middlesbrough's strong goal-scoring record and Preston North End's defensive frailties, it would be wise to consider placing a bet on 1X for this match.
The head-to-head record between these two teams also suggests that the outcome of the match is far from certain. In the last few meetings, Middlesbrough has secured 2 wins, while Preston North End has managed to secure 3 wins, with no draws between them. This indicates that both teams are capable of securing a victory on any given day, adding an element of unpredictability to the match.
In terms of goal-scoring averages this season, Middlesbrough has been averaging 1.3 goals scored per game, while Preston North End has been averaging 0.5 goals scored per game. This further emphasizes Middlesbrough's attacking strength and Preston North End's defensive weaknesses, making it likely that Middlesbrough will have the upper hand in terms of goal-scoring opportunities.
