Stoke City vs Middlesbrough: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 13/10

Stoke City and Middlesbrough have a track record that never disappoints football fans.

The two teams meet this 13/10 (Tuesday), at Bet365 Stadium (The Britannia), at 20:00, and the EFL Championship 2026/27 gets another chapter of this rivalry.

In their last 5 across all competitions, Stoke City have won 4 time(s) and score 2.2 goals per match. Meanwhile, Middlesbrough have won 2 time(s). Middlesbrough have a 48.50% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.

See the probable line-ups, match details, where to watch and the prediction for Stoke City vs Middlesbrough.

Overview Stoke City vs Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough go in as favourites, with odds of 2.062 and a 48.50% chance of winning. The track record reinforces this, with 9 win(s) for Middlesbrough Football and Athletic Company (1986) Limited against 9 for Stoke City Football Club Limited. The odds for a home win are {team_a_odds} and a draw is {draw_odds}.

In the English Championship, Stoke City have accumulated 4 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 3 defeat(s), with 13 goal(s) scored and 12 conceded. Ethan Stuart William Galbraith leads the scoring chart with 3 goal(s). Meanwhile, Middlesbrough have accumulated 4 win(s), 3 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 16 goal(s) scored and 12 conceded, with Will Lankshear as top scorer with 6 goal(s).

Head-to-head between Stoke City and Middlesbrough

In 21 clashes, Middlesbrough have the advantage over Stoke City: 9 win(s) against 6 and 6 draw(s). The most recent was on 21/01/2026, in the EFL Championship, the match score was: Stoke City 1-2 Middlesbrough.

This data can contextualise the predictions for Stoke City vs Middlesbrough, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.

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Stoke City: current form

Stoke City's attack is firing: an average of 2.2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions. One of the most productive attacks at the moment.

See their performance in this edition of the EFL Championship:

4 win(s), 1 draw(s), 3 defeat(s)

Performance: 1.63 point(s) per match

13 goals scored (1.63 per match)

Top scorer: Ethan Stuart William Galbraith (3 goal(s))

Middlesbrough: current form

For the visitors, Middlesbrough have played 8 match(es) in the English Championship.

See their performance:

• 4 win(s), 3 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
• Performance: 1.88 point(s) per match
• 16 goals scored (2 per match)
• Top scorer: Will Lankshear (6 goal(s))

Stoke City vs Middlesbrough key players

In the EFL Championship, Ethan Stuart William Galbraith carries Stoke City Football Club Limited's attack with 3 goal(s).

The playmaker is Eric Junior Bocat, leading in assists with 2. In the whole season, Sorba Thomas has 10 goal(s).

On the other side, Will Lankshear is the name that frightens the most for Boro with 6 goal(s) in the EFL Championship.

In terms of playmaking, Luke Ayling leads in assists with 2. In the whole season, Morgan Whittaker has accumulated 14 goal(s).

Stoke City vs Middlesbrough statistics in the EFL Championship

Stoke City have an average of 9.13 corners and 2.63 cards per match. Middlesbrough have 10.88 corners and 1 cards. Check the numbers for Stoke City vs Middlesbrough below.

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Points & Results

• 1.78
  PPG
  2
• 56%
  Wins
  56%
• 78%
  First to Score
  67%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 1.67
  Scored/game
  1.89
• 1.44
  Conceded/game
  1.33
• 1.26
  xG
  1.87
• 1.68
  xGA
  1.35

Trends

• 78%
  Both Score
  78%
• 22%
  Clean Sheet
  22%
• 0%
  Failed to Score
  0%

Correct score prediction for Stoke City vs Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough are the favourites in the odds in this clash. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Probable score: Stoke City 0-1 Middlesbrough. The correct result is the market with the highest variance. Bet with awareness.

Where to watch Stoke City vs Middlesbrough

Check out where to watch the live match between Middlesbrough and Stoke City:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Stoke City and Middlesbrough

The line-ups for Stoke City vs Middlesbrough in the English Championship are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Stoke City Football Club Limited line-up

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Middlesbrough Football and Athletic Company (1986) Limited line-up

The Middlesbrough starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Stoke City vs Middlesbrough

Match: Stoke City vs Middlesbrough

Tournament: English Championship 2026/27

Date: 13/10/2026

Time: 20:00 (Brasília time)

Venue: Bet365 Stadium (The Britannia)

Broadcast: none scheduled

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