Fifth hosts second as in-form Stoke, winners of four of their last five, take on a Middlesbrough side unbeaten in five at the bet365 Stadium on Tuesday night, kick-off 8pm. Our Stoke vs Middlesbrough predictions and betting tips expect goals in a heavyweight clash between two teams that have scored in every game this season.
Our Stoke vs Middlesbrough predictions and betting tips are below, with Anthony Eadson’s best bets and score prediction.
Premium Tips
Anthony Eadson expects an open, high-scoring game.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Over 3.5 goals | 9/5 (10bet) | Neither of these sides has failed to score in a single game this season, and something has to give between two of the division’s form teams. Stoke have won four of their last five while Middlesbrough are unbeaten in five, and both attack with intent. With two confident, free-scoring sides meeting, the goals should flow at the bet365 Stadium. At 9/5, over 3.5 goals is the value play in a game that promises plenty of chances. |
| Stoke City 2-2 Middlesbrough | 12/1 (Betfred) | Stoke are strong at home while Middlesbrough have the division’s second-best record, and with neither defence shutting teams out this looks a game for both ends. The hosts have scored in every match, as have Boro, so a high-scoring stalemate between two well-matched sides has real appeal. A 2-2 draw fits two teams who always find the net. At 12/1, the correct score is the value call in the Potteries. |
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How Stoke City go into the game
Stoke City are fifth on 16 points and beat Bolton 2-1 away last time out.
The Potters have won four of their last five and have scored in every game this season, though they can be open at the back.
How Middlesbrough go into the game
Middlesbrough sit second on 18 points after a 1-0 home win over Wolves last time out.
Boro are unbeaten in five and have also scored in every match, blending a strong home record with attacking threat.
Stoke City vs Middlesbrough head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21/01/26 | Stoke City | 1-2 | Middlesbrough |
| 30/09/25 | Middlesbrough | 0-0 | Stoke City |
| 25/02/25 | Stoke City | 1-3 | Middlesbrough |
Middlesbrough are unbeaten in the last four league meetings between the pair.
Stoke City vs Middlesbrough predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 3.5 goals | 9/5 (10bet) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Both have scored in every game. |
| Draw and both teams to score | 7/2 (BoyleSports) | ⭐⭐ | Neither has kept many clean sheets. |
| Will Lankshear to score anytime | 5/4 (bet365) | ⭐⭐ | Boro’s in-form forward. |
| Stoke City 2-2 Middlesbrough | 12/1 (Betfred) | ⭐⭐ | Our call: a high-scoring draw. |
Stoke City vs Middlesbrough score prediction
Two free-scoring form sides who always find the net should serve up goals, with a 2-2 draw the call at the bet365 Stadium. Score prediction: Stoke City 2-2 Middlesbrough.
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