Middlesbrough and West Brom go head to head in the Championship on Saturday lunchtime in a mouthwatering second tier clash.Middlesbrough vs West Brom head to head overviewDate: Saturday 29th August 2026Kick-off: 12:30pmVenue: Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough, UKHow to watch: ITV1, STV, Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports Ultra HDR, ITVX, STV PlayerMiddlesbrough vs West Brom quick tipsMiddlesbrough to win and both teams to score at 13/5 with MidniteWill Lankshear to score at 6/4 with Sky BetOusmane Diakite to be carded at 5/2 with MidniteMiddlesbrough vs West Brom predictionMiddlesbrough head into Saturday lunchtime’s standout Championship clash against West Brom as odds on favourites for victory as they look to make it three home wins out of three to kick off the new season.Kim Hellberg’s side are considered one of the favourites for promotion to the Premier League for the first time since their relegation from the top flight in 2017.The Yorkshire side have won three of their four matches across all competitions this season, which has seen them reach the third round of the Carabao Cup for just the second time in eight years, but did fall to a surprise defeat at Blackburn last weekend in their most recent league outing.Boro are currently sat in midtable with three wins from their two Championship matches so far following their 2-1 victory at home against Lincoln on the opening day of the league campaign.West Brom make the trip to the Riverside having also won three of their four matches so far this campaign, though perhaps more importantly, have won two out of two in the Championship which leaves them sitting pretty in the automatic promotion places.Notable wins over Norwich and Burnley, two teams expected to be fighting at the top end of the table come May, have seen them gain several plaudits in the early stages of the season and they will fancy their chances hugely at making it three wins out of three against promotion candidates to start the season on Saturday.James Morrison, who as a player came through the Middlesbrough academy and made almost 100 appearances for the club, suffered his first defeat of the season while managing the club he made over 340 appearances for, conceding a late winner in a 3-2 loss at Newcastle in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night.Boro have won their last five matches against the Baggies and boast a 100% winning record at the Riverside this season, leaving a narrow 2-1 home win perhaps the most likely scoreline for Saturday lunchtime’s clash.Middlesbrough vs West Brom tipsBoro maintain home winning streakMiddlesbrough have a fantastic recent record against West Brom, winning each of their last five meetings against the Baggies, who are winless in seven of their last eight visits to the Riverside Stadium.Hellberg’s side have won two out of two in front of their home fans this season and will be looking to add to that perfect record against a West Brom team whose winning run came to an end in midweek.Middlesbrough to win and both teams to score at 13/5 with MidniteLankshear can’t stop scoringNo player in the Championship has scored more goals across all competitions this season than Middlesbrough’s new striker Will Lankshear, the club’s £10m addition from Tottenham.The England U21 international has scored four goals in his first four appearances for his new club, including one off the bench in their 3-1 win at Doncaster in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night, and has three goals in two appearances at the Riverside so far this season.Will Lankshear to score at 6/4 with Sky BetBusy afternoon for AmpaduNo player on either team has been on the receiving end of more yellow cards this season than West Brom’s defensive midfielder Ousmane Diakite.The Mali international picked up his second of the campaign in the Baggies’ 3-2 defeat against Newcastle on Wednesday night.Ousmane Diakite to be carded at 5/2 with MidniteMiddlesbrough vs West Brom predicted lineupsMiddlesbrough (4-4-2): Vitek (GK); Brittain, Ayling, Malanda, Arfsten; Berhalter, Morris, Peart-Harris, Sarmiento; Whittaker, LankshearWest Brom (4-4-1-1): O’Leary (GK); Galves, Campbell, Phillips, Styles; Whitwell, Diakite, Molumby, Price; Myhre; MorganMiddlesbrough vs West Brom latest oddsFind the latest Middlesbrough vs West Brom betting odds here. All odds are provided by our recommended football bookmakersand are subject to change.Middlesbrough – 3/4 with bet365Draw – 14/5 with bet365West Brom – 7/2 with bet365More EFL predictionsWe have plenty more club friendly predictions and picks – find our latest betting tips from expert punters in our match preview overview.Important historical facts about Middlesbrough vs West BromMiddlesbrough have won each of their last five matches against Brom, though four of those have been by just a one goal margin.The Baggies have won on only one of their last eight visits to the Riverside Stadium, falling to defeat in each of their last three trips to Teesside.Last meeting: West Brom 2-3 Middlesbrough (Jan 2026, Championship)Last 6 matches: Middlesbrough wins – 5; West Brom wins – 1; Draws – 0.Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to talkSPORT. 18+. 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