Middlesbrough vs Derby Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Middlesbrough vs Derby Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Middlesbrough host Derby on Saturday Afternoon in a big clash for both sides as they look to keep on pushing in the play-off and automatic promotion places. Middlesbrough are favourites going into the match, but this game should see goals from both sides.

Our advanced algorithm is predicting a Middlesbrough win in this fixture, with odds @ 1.70, which is excellent value.

We also back an alternative tip on this fixture, offering an angle of a high scoring game with over 2.5 goals, offering strong value odds @ 2.10, recent weeks as well as the attacking output of the away side makes this a great pick.

Match Details

Competition: EFL Championship

Date: 29 November 2025

Kick-off (GMT): 15:00

Venue: Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough

Key Betting Tip: Middlesbrough to win @ 1.70 offers strong value based on Football Park’s model.

Middlesbrough vs Derby Predicted Lineups

Middlesbrough Predicted XI (3-4-1-2) Sol Brynn, Alan Browne, Luke Ayling, Alfie Jones, Callum Brittain, Hayden Hackney, Aidan Morris, Samuel Silvera, Riley McGree, Morgan Whittaker, Tommy Conway

Derby Predicted XI (3-4-3) Jacob Zetterström, Sondre Langås, Danny Batth, Matthew Clarke, Joe Ward, Bobby Clark, Ebou Adams, Callum Elder, Patrick Agyemang, Ben Brereton Díaz, Lars-Jorgen Salvesen

Middlesbrough vs Derby Head-to-Head Timeline

01 Mar 2025 // Middlesbrough 1-0 Derby

12 Feb 2022 // Middlesbrough 4-1 Derby

25 Nov 2020 // Middlesbrough 3-0 Derby

11 Jan 2020 // Middlesbrough 2-2 Derby

27 Oct 2018 // Middlesbrough 1-1 Derby

Middlesbrough last five matches

Middlesbrough 2-4 Coventry City – EFL Championship

Oxford United 1-1 Middlesbrough – EFL Championship

Middlesbrough 2-1 Birmingham City – EFL Championship

Leicester 1-1 Middlesbrough – EFL Championship

Watford 3-0 Middlesbrough – EFL Championship

Derby last five matches

Swansea 1-2 Derby - EFL Championship

Derby 2-3 Watford – EFL Championship

Blackburn 1-2 Derby – EFL Championship

Derby 2-1 Hull City- EFL Championship

Sheffield United 1-3 Derby - EFL Championship

The home side aren’t on a great run of form in the League, with only one win in their last five. They do have the potential to turn things around in this match. Derby have been in great form in their last five and will bring a big challenge to Middlesbrough on Wednesday.

Middlesbrough vs Derby Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 40.00% confidence in Middlesbrough to win @ 1.70 odds and 60.00% confidence in over 2.5 goals @ 2.10 odds. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Middlesbrough vs Derby Betting Tips

Football Park's Best Bet: Middlesbrough to win @ 1.70 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted a home win in this fixture. The home side has had a poor last five, however they are third in the league for a reason and will look to use this game to get back on form.

Key Players to Watch: Middlesbrough vs Derby

Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough) He’s among Middlesbrough’s key attackers this season and contributes with plenty of goals and assists. He often controls the midfield tempo. His ability to create chances or break forward could prove decisive.

Ebou Adams (Derby) Adams has been a consistent workhorse in midfield for Derby; his energy and ball-winning could help disrupt the Middlesbrough’s rhythm and allow Derby to build from midfield. In tight games, which a match vs Middlesbrough might well be, his ability to break up play and recycle possession could prove vital.

Middlesbrough vs Derby Match Facts

Referee: James Linington

Stadium Information: Riverside Stadium is a modern multi-purpose stadium with a capacity of 34,742.