Stoke vs Middlesbrough Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Stoke vs Middlesbrough Prediction: 1-1

Stoke vs Middlesbrough in the England Championship is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday January 21, 2026. We predict a tightly contested 1-1 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong betting option.

This Stoke vs Middlesbrough prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.

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Recent Form Insights

Stoke's Last Match – Stoke vs Coventry

Determined to maintain their recent success, Stoke must win following their 1-0 England FA Cup victory against Coventry on January 10. In that match, Stoke recorded 39% possession, firing 8 shots at goal, with 3 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Stoke	39%	8 (3)	2.4	26
Coventry	61%	6 (1)	0.55	59

Middlesbrough's Last Match – Fulham vs Middlesbrough

After suffering a 1-3 England FA Cup loss to Fulham, Middlesbrough must win to get back on track. In that match, Middlesbrough saw 44% of the ball and created 6 goal attempts, with 3 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Fulham	56%	14 (8)	2.1	57
Middlesbrough	44%	6 (3)	0.77	36

Stoke vs Middlesbrough Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Stoke are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Middlesbrough average 1.6 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.

Stoke Fixtures

Middlesbrough Fixtures