A place in the third round of the EFL Cup is up for grabs as Middlesbrough and Stoke City go toe-to-toe with each other at Riverside Stadium on Tuesday 27 August. View our free Middlesbrough vs Stoke predictions below.
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Middlesbrough vs Stoke predictions: A low-scoring affair
Key stats
- Four of Middlesbrough’s last six matches, and five of Stoke City's last seven games went below the 2.5-goal line.
- Less than three goals were scored in each of the last three clashes between these sides.
- Stoke City came out on top the last two times these teams squared off against each other.
- The Potters have an impressive return of six wins in their last eight away games.
Correct score prediction: Middlesbrough 0-2 Stoke
Stoke City won the last two clashes between these teams by the same 2-0 scoreline. They also won five of their last six away games without conceding.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Middlesbrough are clear favourites
- HOME:17/20 (1.85) – 54.1%
- DRAW:13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY:3/1 (4.00) – 25%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Although Middlesbrough have struggled against Stoke City in recent weeks, they have been really solid at home lately, with no losses in their last five matches at Riverside Stadium (W4, D1).
Bearing that in mind, Middlesbrough are the expected winners at 17/20 (1.85). Teams with these odds usually have a 54.1% probability of winning.
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Moreover, at least one team blanked in five of Middlesbrough's last six games. Given that this was also the case with six of Stoke City's last seven matches, BTTS – No has an appealing look at 21/20 (2.05). That one has a 48.8% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Stoke City's dominance to continue?
As it stands, Stoke City have won their last two skirmishes with Middlesbrough, and are unbeaten in the last four encounters between these teams. Additionally, recent clashes between Middlesbrough and Stoke have mostly been on the low-scoring side.
England Championship 02/03/24
Stoke
Middlesbrough
England Championship 28/10/23
Middlesbrough
Stoke
England Championship 14/03/23
Middlesbrough
Stoke
England Championship 17/08/22
Stoke
Middlesbrough
England Championship 30/04/22
Middlesbrough
Stoke
Middlesbrough preview: Looking to extend their unbeaten home run
Jonathan Howson, Tom Smith, Marcus Forss & Alex Bangura will all be unavailable for Middlesbrough, as these players are still in the recovery room.
Predicted lineup: Brynn (GK), Engel, Clarke, Ayling, Dijksteel, Morris, Barlaser, Burgzorg, Gilbert, Jones & Coburn.
England Championship 31/08/24
W
Cardiff
0
Middlesbrough
2
England EFL Cup 27/08/24
L
Stoke
5
Middlesbrough
0
England Championship 24/08/24
D
Portsmouth
2
Middlesbrough
2
England Championship 17/08/24
L
Derby
1
Middlesbrough
0
England EFL Cup 14/08/24
W
Leeds
0
Middlesbrough
3
Stoke preview: Hoping to avoid a third consecutive defeat
Stoke City have four players who are ruled out of this game because of injuries: Ben Pearson, Enda Stevens, Michael Rose, and Sam Gallagher.
Predicted lineup: Fielding (GK), Johnson, Anderson, Wilmot, Dixon, Baker, Burger, Sidibe, Koumas, Ennis & Manhoef.
England Championship 31/08/24
W
Plymouth
0
Stoke
1
England EFL Cup 27/08/24
W
Middlesbrough
0
Stoke
5
England Championship 24/08/24
L
West Brom
2
Stoke
1
TEST Fixtures 22/08/24
W
Port Vale
0
Stoke
1
England Championship 17/08/24
L
Watford
3
Stoke
0
Player to watch: Freddie Anderson
Freddie Anderson joined Stoke City's U-18 team last season, after a short stint with Manchester City. The 17-year-old impressed in his competitive debut for the men's senior team, scoring the first goal in their 2-0 victory over Carlisle in the first round of the EFL Cup.
Anderson will likely make his second competitive appearance for the Potters this week. It will be interesting to see how he fares against Middlesbrough.
