What channel is Middlesbrough v West Brom Championship match on? Kick off time, live stream and latest team news
Check out how to watch Middlesbrough v West Brom in the Championship this week, including TV details, team news, predictions and odds.
The Championship is back and Middlesbrough host West Bromwich Albion at the Riverside for what is the headline clash of its opening weekend.
After missing out last season, both sides will hope to be challenging right at the top of the division this time around as they hunt a return to the Premier League.
Middlesbrough finished one place and five points outside the top six in 2021/22 but will feel that they can go one better in what is Chris Wilder's first full season at the helm.
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They've done some good business in the summer window so far, most notably the signings of centre-back Darragh Lenihan and goalkeeper Zack Steffen, but have not yet been able to solve their striking issue, which is a concern.
Last season was one that West Brom fans will hope to forget in a hurry but there is plenty of positivity now after a string of outstanding free-agent captures – with Okay Yokuşlu, John Swift, and Jed Wallace all top-tier Championship talent.
The Hawthorns faithfuls are less convinced about the man at the helm, Steve Bruce, but he will quieten the doubters if he can come away from Teesside with three points, and bloody the nose of one of their promotion rivals at the same time.
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When is Middlesbrough v West Brom?
Middlesbrough v West Brom will take place on Saturday 30th July 2022.
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What time is kick-off?
Middlesbrough v West Brom will kick off at 5:30pm.
There are numerous Championship games taking place this weekend, including Sunderland v Coventry City.
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What TV channel is Middlesbrough v West Brom on?
You can watch the game live on Sky Sports Football and Main Event from 5pm.
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How to live stream Middlesbrough v West Brom online
Sky Sports customers can live stream the game via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices including most smartphones and tablets as part of their subscription.
You can also watch the match via NOW without signing up to a contract.
NOW can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. NOW is also available via BT Sport.
Middlesbrough v West Brom team news
Middlesbrough predicted XI: Steffen; Lenihan, Fry, Dijksteel; Jones, Crooks, Howson, Tavernier, Giles; McGree; Watmore
West Brom predicted XI: Button; Furlong, Ajayi, Bartley, Townsend; Livermore, Mowatt; Wallace, Swift, Grant; Dike
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Middlesbrough v West Brom odds
In working partnership with the RadioTimes.com, bet365 has provided the following betting odds for this event:
bet365 odds: Middlesbrough (23/20) Draw (5/2) West Brom (21/10)*
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Our prediction: Middlesbrough v West Brom
West Brom's trip to the Riverside gives us a first heavyweight clash of the 2022/23 Championship season, and is certainly the headline contest of the opening weekend.
That said, this could very easily end up as a low-scoring draw. Middlesbrough lacks strikers, with Wilder keen to bring three more in before the window closes, but have strengthened what was already a solid defensive unit and solved their goalkeeping issue.
West Brom boasts some real attacking talent but the team are still getting used to each other and may well struggle to reach top gear on Saturday.
These two are expected to be contenders come May, but early meetings between such sides can tend to lack fluency.
Our prediction: Middlesbrough 1-1 West Brom (11/1 at bet365)
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