Our Stoke vs Middlesbrough Prediction: 1-2
Stoke vs Middlesbrough in the England Championship is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday February 25, 2025. Our analysis suggests a 1-2 away win, but with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is also worth considering.
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 – Norwich vs Stoke
Stoke must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 2-4 England Championship defeat against Norwich on February 22. In that match, Stoke recorded 41% possession, attempting 7 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Norwich | 59% | 15 (8) | 2.57 | 50 |
Stoke | 41% | 7 (5) | 1.64 | 37 |
Middlesbrough's Last Match – Bristol City vs Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-2 England Championship loss to Bristol City on February 21. In that match, Middlesbrough saw 38% of the ball and created 4 goal attempts, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bristol City | 62% | 14 (7) | 1.97 | 62 |
Middlesbrough | 38% | 4 (3) | 1.32 | 18 |
Stoke vs Middlesbrough Stats
Key Stats
| Stoke | Middlesbrough | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.63 | Attacking Strength | 1.95 |
| 0.88 | Defence Strength | 1.33 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 0.7 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Stoke are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Middlesbrough average 1.0 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Stoke 14-16
Middlesbrough 10-15
What are the odds for this match?
Stoke to win: @3.2
Draw: @3.4
Middlesbrough to win: @2.2
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.85
Lineups
Stoke (4-3-3) : Viktor Johansson, Ben Wilmot, Michael Rose, Ashley Phillips, Enda Stevens, Tatsuki Seko, Lewis Baker, Andy Moran, Million Manhoef, Nathan Alexander Lowe, Bae Joon-ho
Middlesbrough (4-2-3-1) : Mark Travers, Anfernee Dijksteel, Dael Fry, George Edmundson, Neto Borges, Aidan Morris, Hayden Hackney, Marcus Forss, Finn Azaz, Morgan Whittaker, Tommy Conway