Stoke City and Middlesbrough face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Championship season. The game takes place at Bet365 Stadium on Wednesday, 21/01/2026, at 20:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Stoke City vs Middlesbrough, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
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Correct Score: 0 - 1
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Stoke City preview
Stoke City comes into the match having played 27 games in the Championship so far. They have recorded 12 wins, 5 draws, and 10 losses, with an average of 1.52 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 13 wins, 6 draws, and 11 losses.
Stoke City's attack has scored 33 goals during this period. Out of this total, 32 goals were scored in the Championship, averaging 1.19 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.1.
The offense system of Stoke City is led by Sorba Thomas as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 9 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Sorba Thomas, who has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 23 goals with an average of 0.85 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 26 goals conceded in 30 matches, resulting in an average of 0.87.
Middlesbrough preview
On the other hand, Middlesbrough comes into the match having played 27 games in the Championship so far. They have recorded 14 wins, 7 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 1.81 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 14 wins, 7 draws, and 8 losses.
Middlesbrough's attack has scored 41 goals during this period. Out of this total, 40 goals were scored in the Championship, averaging 1.48 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.41.
The offense system of Middlesbrough is led by Morgan Whittaker as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 10 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Hayden Hackney, who has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 28 goals with an average of 1.04 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 35 goals conceded in 29 matches, resulting in an average of 1.21.
Head to head: Stoke City vs Middlesbrough
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Stoke City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W L D |
1.52 |
| Home | D L D W L |
1.62 |
| Away | W W L L L |
1.43 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 46% | 43% |
| Goals | 2.04 | 2.15 | 1.93 |
| Scored | 1.19 | 1.38 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.85 | 0.77 | 0.93 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 46% | 21% |
| Without Conceding | 41% | 38% | 43% |
| Failed To Score | 37% | 31% | 43% |
| 1st to Score | 48% | 46% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.31 | 1.41 | 1.22 |
|
xGA
|
1.29 | 1.09 | 1.47 |
Middlesbrough
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L L D |
1.81 |
| Home | W L D W W |
2.08 |
| Away | W L L W W |
1.57 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 52% | 62% | 43% |
| Goals | 2.52 | 2.38 | 2.64 |
| Scored | 1.48 | 1.54 | 1.43 |
| Conceded | 1.04 | 0.85 | 1.21 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 54% | 57% |
| Without Conceding | 26% | 38% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 26% | 23% | 29% |
| 1st to Score | 48% | 54% | 43% |
|
xG
|
1.59 | 1.6 | 1.59 |
|
xGA
|
1.18 | 1.3 | 1.06 |
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