Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Middlesbrough FC vs Watford FC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2022-23
Middlesbrough FC
2 – 0
Full Time
Watford FC
Sat 28 Jan 2023 · 15:00 UTC Riverside Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 38' Craig Cathcart
Jonathan Howson 44' Y
Y 90' Tobi Adeyemo

Overview

Match Preview

Middlesbrough FC vs Watford FC — Championship at Riverside Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Swansea City AFC 8 17
2 West Ham United FC 8 15
3 Middlesbrough FC 8 15
4 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 7 14
5 West Bromwich Albion FC 8 14
6 Queens Park Rangers FC 8 13
7 Stoke City FC 8 13
8 Bristol City FC 8 13
9 Charlton Athletic FC 8 12
10 Birmingham City FC 8 11
11 Millwall FC 8 11
12 Lincoln City FC 8 11
13 Southampton FC 8 10
14 Wrexham AFC 8 10
15 Bolton Wanderers FC 8 10
16 Blackburn Rovers FC 8 9
17 Norwich City FC 8 9
18 Sheffield United FC 8 9
19 Portsmouth FC 7 8
20 Watford FC 8 8
21 Cardiff City FC 8 7
22 Derby County FC 8 5
23 Preston North End FC 8 4
24 Burnley FC 8 4

Head-to-Head

4
1
5
Middlesbrough FC 10 games · Avg 3.0 goals Watford FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-01-28 Middlesbrough FC 2–0 Watford FC 2022-08-30 Watford FC 2–1 Middlesbrough FC 2021-04-05 Middlesbrough FC 1–1 Watford FC 2020-09-11 Watford FC 1–0 Middlesbrough FC

Recent Form

Middlesbrough FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Jan Watford FC H 2–0 W
22 Jan Sunderland AFC A 0–2 L
14 Jan Millwall FC H 1–0 W
07 Jan Brighton & Hove Albion FC H 1–5 L
02 Jan Birmingham City FC A 3–1 W
29 Dec Blackburn Rovers FC A 2–1 W
Watford FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Jan Middlesbrough FC A 0–2 L
21 Jan Rotherham United FC H 1–1 D
14 Jan Blackpool FC H 2–0 W
07 Jan Reading FC A 0–2 L
02 Jan Norwich City FC A 1–0 W
30 Dec Swansea City AFC A 0–4 L

Season Stats

Middlesbrough FC Watford FC
#3 Position #20
15 Points 8
8 Played 8
4 / 3 / 1 W / D / L 2 / 2 / 4
16 Scored 7
12 Conceded 10
+4 GD -3
1.88 PPG 1.00
50% Win % 25%

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
60% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
13% Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Watford FC this season

Middlesbrough FC are 3rd (15 pts). Watford FC are 20th (8 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Middlesbrough FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/–
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/4
61-75
3/3
76+
4/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Watford FC
0-15
2/2
16-30
2/2
31-45
–/3
46-60
–/2
61-75
1/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Middlesbrough FC
William Lankshear 6 G
Watford FC
Amin Nabizada 3 G
Iker Bravo 1 G
Luca Kjerrumgaard 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Riverside Stadium!
  • 5' Middlesbrough FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Watford FC's shape.
  • 10' Riley McGree has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 24 cards already picked up this season.
  • 15' Watford FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Middlesbrough FC in their trying to find a way past Watford FC's compact .
  • 25' Hassane Kamara has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
  • 30' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 35' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Michael Carrick will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 36' Chuba Akpom is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
  • 38' Craig Cathcart has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 38.
  • 43' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 44' The referee calls foul for Jonathan Howson. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 46' A tactical swap from Watford FC — Henrique Araujo on, Ismael Kone off on 46 minutes.
  • 48' Goal! Marcus Forss scores his 38 goal in 346 matches.
  • 53' A quiet spell here at Riverside Stadium. Watford FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 58' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Henrique Araujo suffering a number of foals already.
  • 63' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 64' Yaser Asprilla has so much to prove this time. He replaces Joao Ferreira on 64 minute.
  • 69' Supporters expect more eagerness from Joao Ferreira, as he is very good at scoring at Riverside Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 71' A change in the Watford FC ranks — Matheus Martins exits the field as Matthew Pollock enters on 71.
  • 72' The supporters are chanting for Duncan Watmore. He replaces Marcus Forss on 72 minute.
  • 77' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 82' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 84' Another change for Middlesbrough FC made on 84 minute. Cameron Archer leaves to be changed by Matty Crooks.
  • 89' The 38-year-old Jonathan Howson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 90' Time for substitution for Middlesbrough FC. Chuba Akpom is replaced by Alex Mowatt.
  • 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Tobi Adeyemo on 90 minutes.
  • Middlesbrough FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Middlesbrough FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Carrick

Watford FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Slaven Bilic

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ismaila Sarr 3
Vakoun Issouf Bayo 2
Riley McGree 2
Morgan Whittaker 2
Tommy Conway 2
Wesley Hoedt 2
Alex Bangura 1
Yannick Bolasie 1

Head to Head

2023-01-28 Middlesbrough FC 2–0 Watford FC 2022-08-30 Watford FC 2–1 Middlesbrough FC 2021-04-05 Middlesbrough FC 1–1 Watford FC 2020-09-11 Watford FC 1–0 Middlesbrough FC

Middlesbrough FC Form

2023-01-28 Middlesbrough FC 2–0 Watford FC W 2023-01-22 Sunderland AFC 2–0 Middlesbrough FC L 2023-01-14 Middlesbrough FC 1–0 Millwall FC W 2023-01-07 Middlesbrough FC 1–5 Brighton & Hove Albion FC L 2023-01-02 Birmingham City FC 1–3 Middlesbrough FC W 2022-12-29 Blackburn Rovers FC 1–2 Middlesbrough FC W

Watford FC Form

2023-01-28 Middlesbrough FC 2–0 Watford FC L 2023-01-21 Watford FC 1–1 Rotherham United FC D 2023-01-14 Watford FC 2–0 Blackpool FC W 2023-01-07 Reading FC 2–0 Watford FC L 2023-01-02 Norwich City FC 0–1 Watford FC W 2022-12-30 Swansea City AFC 4–0 Watford FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.73 Middlesbrough FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.88 Watford FC xG
I would bet for: Middlesbrough FC to win 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Middlesbrough FC55% Draw25% Watford FC20%
Actual: Middlesbrough FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 2.61
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 48%
52%
± 3.5 27%
73%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Middlesbrough FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Watford FC
45%
Middlesbrough FC or Watford FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Middlesbrough FC39% Draw46% Watford FC15%
Actual: Middlesbrough FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
1 – 0
11.9%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
9.3%
0 – 0
9.3%
3 – 0
6.1%
0 – 1
5.5%
3 – 1
5.4%
1 – 2
4.7%
2 – 2
4.1%
0 – 2
2.8%
4 – 0
2.6%

Asian Handicap — Middlesbrough FC

Handicap Middlesbrough FC covers Push Watford FC covers
-2.5 14% — 86%
-2 14% 17% 68%
-1.5 32% — 68%
-1 32% 24% 44%
-0.5 56% — 44%
+0.5 82% — 18%
+1 82% 12% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
42% ✗
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
19% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.