Middlesbrough - Stoke City predictions

Though we can call Middlesbrough the favourites in this matchup, Stoke City are not about to make it easy for them. It’s gearing up to be an exciting match overall, and no outcome can be ruled out at this point.

Stoke City appear severely unprepared for a clash with Middlesbrough, to the point of being considered hard underdogs. We would consider even a draw a success, so the long 4.11 odds for an away win bit seem fitting.

A Southampton draw will be a positive sign for Middlesbrough ahead of their Tuesday Championship fixture. An HT/FT draw is not something to moan about, especially when we remember the odds for such a result were pretty strong (ODDS_DRAW_LAST_ROUND).

The Potters will be hoping to bounce back from the last round’s disappointment (1:1). They played Norwich City in front of their home supporters who were left baffled after seeing their team go behind in the first half and only managing to grab a point in the end.

The Boro have scored at least once in each of their previous seven matches, so a null result is not very likely.

The most recent head-to-head stats we have are from last season, and they paint a fairly clear picture. Middlesbrough completely dominated the matchup with multiple victories, each with a considerable goal difference.

Tuesday's matchup will see both teams at full strength, free of injuries and suspensions.

Though a Home Win bet is the best offer in terms of value, the outcome is far from guaranteed. Though there’s a moderate risk involved, the 1.91 odds offered at Pncl are worth it.