Watford vs Middlesbrough Prediction & Betting Tips (5 October)

Watford are one of four teams in with a genuine chance of landing the Championship title, with their cause being significantly aided by a run of seven consecutive victories, including at fierce rivals last time out. Middlesbrough, on the other hand, have suffered four defeats in five Championship trips recently, losing three times along the way.

Since being beaten at home, Watford have embarked upon a 21-match streak at the top table of the Championship in which no more than three goals have been scored in any contest. This has also been the case in 18 of the most recent 20 games involving Middlesbrough at this level, so a repeat performance is expected here.

Middlesbrough have certainly been bringing the entertainment recently, with eight of their previous nine Championship matches serving up goals at both ends of the pitch. Given that this has also been the case in four of the last six Watford home games at this elite level of the Championship, more of the same is expected when the two teams lock horns.