Match Analysis: Middlesbrough vs Watford
Middlesbrough vs Watford ended 3-1. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
How the match unfolded
Middlesbrough beat Watford 3-1.
Goals: E. Latte Lath (Middlesbrough, 28'), W. Hoedt (Watford, 73'), A. Bangura (Middlesbrough, 78'), I. Jones (Middlesbrough, 84').
Middlesbrough had 55% possession to Watford's 45%, with 12.00 shots to 14.00.
I. Jones (Middlesbrough) was the standout performer, rated 8.3.
Match events timeline
Match statistics
Middlesbrough
Starting lineups and substitutes

Middlesbrough
Formation 4-2-3-1 · Coach: M. Carrick
Starting XI
- 1S. DiengG
- 3R. van den BergD
- 5M. ClarkeD
- 9E. Latte LathF
- 11I. JonesM
- 12L. AylingD
- 14A. GilbertM
- 16J. HowsonM
- 20F. AzazM
- 33L. ThomasD
- 49L. McCabeM
Substitutes (9)
- 4D. BarlaserM
- 15A. DijksteelD
- 18S. SilveraF
- 19J. CoburnF
- 24A. BanguraD
- 28L. O'BrienM
- 29S. GreenwoodM
- 51S. ConnorG
- 56J. WilsonM

Watford
Formation 3-4-3 · Coach: T. Cleverley
Starting XI
- 1D. BachmannG
- 3F. SierraltaD
- 4W. HoedtD
- 9M. RajovićF
- 11I. KonéM
- 12K. SemaM
- 15M. PollockD
- 18Y. AsprillaF
- 19V. BayoF
- 39E. KayembeM
- 45R. AndrewsM
Substitutes (9)
Data-based man of the match and player highlights

I. Jones
Rating 8.3 · 1 goals · 1 assists · 2 shots on target

W. Hoedt
Rating 8.3 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

L. Ayling
Rating 7.9 · 0 G · 2 A · 0 SOT

Y. Asprilla
Rating 7.7 · 0 G · 1 A · 0 SOT

E. Latte Lath
Rating 7.2 · 1 G · 0 A · 2 SOT

A. Bangura
Rating 7.2 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
Prediction vs actual result
Middlesbrough vs Watford match analysis
Review Middlesbrough 3-1 Watford with the match story, goals, events, lineups, player highlights and detailed team statistics from Championship.