Middlesbrough and Doncaster Rovers face each other on Tuesday 08.12.2025, at 19:30 (UK Time), in a League Cup 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Middlesbrough's home ground, the Riverside Stadium.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Middlesbrough and Doncaster Rovers, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

APWin predictions for Middlesbrough vs Doncaster Rovers

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👉 Our prediction is: Doncaster Rovers win or draw

We feel strongly about Doncaster Rovers's chances of leaving with a point, or maybe even more. That is why our betting tip is Doncaster Rovers to win or draw on the Double Chance market.

Doncaster Rovers has shown considerable courage and determination in their recent away performances, while Middlesbrough's form has not been the most convincing. So while an away win might be too much to ask for, Doncaster Rovers is more than capable of collecting a point in this match.

👉 Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

Middlesbrough vs Doncaster Rovers has all the makings of a high-scoring affair, and we anticipate this game going over 2.5 goals.

Online bookmakers have given good 1.52 odds for over 2.5 goals, and we fancy the chances of that bet paying off thanks to the tremendous attacking ability of the two teams.

Middlesbrough preview

Middlesbrough heads into the match with the following record in the League Cup: in 0 matches, Boro secured 0 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 0 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Middlesbrough's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 1 victories so far.

Middlesbrough has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 1 goals, of which 0 were scored in the League Cup, resulting in an average of 0 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Dael Fry, who has found the back of the net 1 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Morgan Whittaker has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, Middlesbrough has conceded 0 goals in the League Cup (an average of 0 per game) and 0 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.

Doncaster Rovers preview

Doncaster Rovers comes into the game with 0 matches played so far in the League Cup. They have secured 0 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 0 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 2 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses.

The Rovers's attack has been highly effective, scoring 3 goals during this period. Of that total, 0 were netted in the League Cup, with an average of 0 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.5.

Donny's offensive system is led by Owen John Edward Bailey, the team's top scorer this season. The english midfielder has found the back of the net 2 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Luke Molyneux. The midfielder has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 1 goals in 2 matches, averaging 0.5 per match.

Head to head: Middlesbrough vs Doncaster Rovers

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