Preston North End vs Middlesbrough betting tips: Championship preview, predictions & odds

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Middlesbrough to win and BTTS (12/5)

Middlesbrough have to win to stand any chance of making the top six.

Chris Wilder’s team have won their last two matches and are now two points off the play-offs.

However, they have failed to keep a clean sheet in five of their last seven matches.

Matt Crooks to score anytime (12/5)

The midfielder scored twice in Boro’s 3-1 win over Stoke City.

He now has 10 league goals this season.

Manchester United v Middlesbrough: The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 04: Matt Crooks of Middlesbrough celebrates after scoring during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester United and Middlesbrough at Old Trafford on February 04, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Match preview: Preston North End vs Middlesbrough

Preston North End are still chasing a top-half finish.

Ryan Lowe’s team are two points off 12th place.

The Lilywhites’ last outing saw them win 3-1 away at Barnsley.

Daniel Johnson netted a brace whilst Emil Riis Jakobsen also got on the scoresheet.

Preston haven’t been particularly impressive at Deepdale this season winning just a third of their games there.

Preston North End v AFC Bournemouth – Sky Bet Championship PRESTON, ENGLAND – MARCH 05: Preston North End’s Emil Riis Jakobsen (Ctr) celebrates with team-mates after scoring his side’s second goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Preston North End and AFC Bournemouth at Deepdale on March 5, 2022 in Preston, England. (Photo by Rich Linley – CameraSport via Getty Images)

Middlesbrough two points off the play-offs

Middlesbrough head into the final day of the season sat just two points off the play-offs.

Boro have the chance to catch both Luton Town and Sheffield United who are on 72 points.

Chris Wilder’s side need to win and then hope either Luton or Sheffield drop points.

Should Middlesbrough secure three points and either Luton or Sheffield fail to win, they would move into the top six.

However, the Hatters host Reading and the Blades are at home to Fulham, meaning dropped points are unlikely.

Middlesbrough v Luton Town – Sky Bet Championship MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND – MARCH 05: Middlesbrough fans watch on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Middlesbrough and Luton Town at Riverside Stadium on March 5, 2022 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Alex Dodd – CameraSport via Getty Images)

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