Stoke vs Middlesbrough Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 17th August 2022

Match day four of the new Championship season sees Middlesbrough pay Stoke a visit at the Bet365 Stadium in what promises to be a gruelling affair. The last time these two sides facing off here came up against each other, Middlesbrough came away with a 3-1 win. Rest assured they have a similar outcome in mind at Bet365 Stadium.

While Stoke find themselves on the 16th spot in the table with miserable three points points after three rounds, Middlesbrough have also only two points on their account which leaves them 19th in the Championship standings.

Separated only by a narrow margin, a win for Middlesbrough in their upcoming Championship clash will see them swap positions with Stoke. Thus, a highly competitive match surely awaits at Bet365 Stadium.

Stoke only average a modest 1.1 goals per game in their last ten matches in this tournament, in which they scored 11 goals. They also conceded 13 for an average of 1.3 per game. They kept their opponents from scoring three times.

Middlesbrough hit the target 12 times in the last ten outings, which creates an average of 1.2 goals a game. They conceded 1.5 goals per match for a total of 15 goals, while claiming two clean sheets as well.

Stoke vs Middlesbrough Prediction

Stoke claimed four points to their account in the last three matches, where they won 2-0 against Blackpool, followed by a 0-0 draw with Morecambe. Their latest game against Huddersfield resulted in a 3-1 defeat. Stoke won four of their previous six Championship games at the Bet365 Stadium. They both drew and lost once, as they conceded two and scored seven goals.

A single point prevents Middlesbrough from having nothing to show for their previous three games. They came up short, losing by 3-2 and 0-1 against Queens P.R. and Barnsley, respectively. Their latest match brought some consolation, as they were able to hang on for a 2-2 draw against Sheffield United. Middlesbrough claimed two wins against two draws and two defeats in their last six away matches in the Championship. The scoreline from these matches reads eight goals conceded and ten scored.

It seems both Middlesbrough and Stoke have some issues concerning their defence, as they seem to find themselves on the receiving end a bit too often lately. We believe the trend continues on Wednesday, and we are rooting for goals.

Stoke vs Middlesbrough Stats

Stoke vs Middlesbrough Team News

At the time of writing, it looks as if only two players are unavailable for Stoke, when they prepare for their upcoming assignment.

Nick Powell and Harry Souttar nurses various injuries and won't take part for Stoke against Middlesbrough at Bet365 Stadium.

Stoke vs Middlesbrough H2H

Middlesbrough celebrated a 3-1 win in their most recent meeting with their upcoming opponent. Are we in for something similar at Bet365 Stadium on Wednesday? In last eight encounters between the clubs, Middlesbrough have been the dominant force winning five matches against Stoke. The bookies have Middlesbrough to win this match at best price odds of 2.80.

Stoke vs Middlesbrough Results

Punters probably shouldn't go looking for both teams to score, when Middlesbrough come visiting Stoke. At least one team managed to keep a clean sheet six times in their last eight matches. Odds on both teams not to score are best priced at 1.83 with the bookies.

Stoke vs Middlesbrough Betting Tips

While Matt Crooks added three strikes to his account in his last six games in the Championship, Jacob Brown scored twice in his last six.

Stoke won four of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing three and losing three as well. Middlesbrough won five from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew two and lost three in this run. Only three of the previous 10 Championship matches at home for Stoke had over 2.5 goals. In six of the last 10 league games away for Middlesbrough the match had over 2.5 goals.

In the past eight encounters between Stoke and Middlesbrough over 2.5 goals came out three times, with Stoke scoring an average of 0.39 goals per game. Middlesbrough averaged 1.39 goals, while both teams scored two times. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of Stoke’s last ten matches across the tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.1 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in seven of the last ten matches Middlesbrough played across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.9 goals in these matches.