Both managers will feel that they have made some smart additions this summer, providing them with the platform to challenge for promotion. Nevertheless, we feel that it will be Boro who come out on top on this occasion, potentially courtesy of a late goal.
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Data Analysis
Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats, suggests the most likely outcome of this match is a Middlesbrough win with a probability of 35.52%. A win for West Bromwich Albion has a probability of 35.38% and a draw has a probability of 29.1%.
The most likely scoreline for a Middlesbrough win is 1-0 with a probability of 12.17%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome are 2-1 (7.39%) and 2-0 (6.72%). The likeliest West Bromwich Albion win is 0-1 (12.14%), while for a drawn scoreline it is 1-1 (13.4%).