Middlesbrough - Preston North End betting tips and odds

Punters who are looking for a safe bet should definitely consider this match. The home win odds of 1.77 bring great value considering the fact that Middlesbrough are indeed firm favourites to defeat Preston North End.

From the present standpoint, the situation is obvious. Given the strength of The Boro and the 5.50 odds given to The Lilywhites to win, it is clear that anything but a home win would be an unexpected upset.

The Boro quickly lost momentum in the previous round against Bristol City and went home empty-handed in terms of points towards the Championship title. Despite fairly favourable predictions, the end result was a narrow 3:2 away loss.

The away team are here after a narrow but impactful defeat at the hands of Cardiff City. Preston played that showdown at home and with a fairly decent shot at winning, but ended up locked in a stalemate for most of the match. They eventually conceded the deciding goal in the second half.

The biggest issue the hosts have is a lacklustre backline. They’re currently on a bit of a trend of conceding a lot of goals – over 5 across their 3 previous matches, to be exact.

Preston’s defensive line has been a source of frustration for their fans in recent outings. Their previous 3 home games were marked by 6 conceded goals, and betting predictions are suggesting Over markets.

Looking back at the recent history of clashes between these two teams, the most notable example is a sound defeat Preston North End suffered last season. Partly thanks to the considerable goal difference The Boro secured in that match, they’re considered favourites to win the match on Tuesday.

This Tuesday, both teams will have a full roster available to them, thanks to the absence of injuries or suspensions.

If you’re feeling confident, a Draw/Home wager in the Half Time/Full Time market is the way to go. It’s a fairly risky move, but likely the best way to get some value out of the match this Tuesday.