Burnley vs Middlesbrough: Prediction, H2H & Betting Tips

Burnley take on Middlesbrough in the Championship on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. Below is our data-driven preview and prediction for this fixture, based on head-to-head history, recent form and league position.

Going into the game, Burnley sit 24th in the Championship on 2 points from 5 games, while Middlesbrough are 2nd on 10 points.

Final result: Burnley 1–1 Middlesbrough. the match ended level.

Burnley come into this fixture having won 0, drawn 2 and lost 3 of their last 5 games (DLLDL), scoring in every game.

Middlesbrough come into this fixture having won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 games (WLWDW), scoring in every game.

In their last 15 meetings, Burnley have won 4, drawn 6 and lost 4 against Middlesbrough. These fixtures have averaged 1.7 goals per game, with both teams scoring in 47% of them.

Defensively, Burnley kept 4 clean sheets and Middlesbrough kept 6 across those meetings, giving a useful guide to how tight this matchup tends to be.