How it finished
Middlesbrough beat West Bromwich Albion 3–1. Bawler's model had Middlesbrough in front at 48% before kickoff, and that is how it finished. It forecast 2.5 goals; the match produced 4. Middlesbrough had 15 shots (6 on target) to West Bromwich Albion's 12 (4), with 47% of the ball against 53%. Expected goals finished 2.5 to 1.4.
Published before kickoff and settled afterwards — misses included. Every call is time-stamped to the Bitcoin blockchain before the match so it cannot be edited later.
What we expected
What we expected before kickoff.
Each row is drawn on one scale, so a bar means the same length on both sides. Second-half goals are our full-match forecast minus our first half.
Our numbers, most likely first
What we published for this match, strongest first — our three strongest above the line.
First half — what we expected
Chance of at least one goal before half-time: 68%
First-half chances
How the match splits
How to read this
First-half numbers are our full-match forecast split by how much of each side's shooting and corners usually comes before the break. The small bars under each number are that side's most recent first halves (up to six).
Model inputs
Head to head
Common questions
Who won Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich Albion?
Middlesbrough beat West Bromwich Albion 3–1. Bawler's model had Middlesbrough in front at 48% before kickoff, and that is how it finished. It forecast 2.5 goals; the match produced 4. Middlesbrough had 15 shots (6 on target) to West Bromwich Albion's 12 (4), with 47% of the ball against 53%. Expected goals finished 2.5 to 1.4.
What was the final score in Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich Albion?
Middlesbrough 3–1 West Bromwich Albion, played on 29 Aug 2026 in the England: Championship. Bawler's model had gone into it with Middlesbrough 48%, the draw 27% and West Bromwich Albion 24%.
What were the stats in Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich Albion?
Full-time: Possession 47%–53%, Expected goals (xG) 2.5–1.4, Shots 15–12, Shots on target 6–4, Shots inside box 14–10, Big chances 6–3, Corners 7–6, Saves 2–4, Fouls 15–6, Offsides 3–0, Yellow cards 0–1.
Did both teams score in Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich Albion?
Yes — both Middlesbrough and West Bromwich Albion scored, finishing 3–1. Bawler's model had put both teams scoring at 49% before kickoff.
Was Bawler's prediction for Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich Albion right?
Every call is published before kickoff and graded afterwards, misses included. On this match: Our call — we said Middlesbrough or draw 76%, it finished Middlesbrough won (48% called); Total goals — we said 2.5, it finished 4; Both teams to score — we said 49%, it finished Yes; Graded pick — we said Over 1.5 goals 72%, it finished Landed; Second pick — we said Under 2.5 goals 54%, it finished Missed.