Stoke City vs Middlesbr. Prediction 25 February 2025
🔊 The match between Stoke City and Middlesbrough promises to be a real battle on the field. Both teams are eager to improve their standings in the league table, but their current form suggests different approaches to the game. The "Potters," despite their not-so-stable form, have every chance to exploit the weakness of the "Boro's" defense. The last five matches have ended in defeats for the visitors, putting them in a difficult position. However, the attacking potential of both teams and the odds for a total over 2.5 goals add intrigue to this encounter. Can the hosts withstand the pressure, or will the visitors find a way to break through the defense?
Head-to-Head
📊Analytical review of previous official games between the teams Stoke City and Middlesbrough:
- played 23 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 8, for the away team - 9, draws - 6;
- number of goals (home/away) - 27 against 25;
- average total goals in the match - 2.26.
The last time the sides met was at the home ground of Middlesbrough. The match took place on 28 September 2024 and ended with a score of 2:0.
Head-to-head statistics Stoke City - Middlesbr.

Stoke City Team Overview
Stoke City is currently experiencing an unstable period in the Championship. The team occupies low positions in the table. In their last ten matches, they have shown mixed results: three wins, four losses, and three draws. Despite this, the attack is showing decent productivity, scoring an average of 1.4 goals per match. However, the defense leaves much to be desired, conceding an average of 1.6 goals per game. In the last head-to-head match against Middlesbrough, Stoke City lost 0-2, which might give the "Potters" motivation for a comeback.
Match Results: Stoke City

Middlesbrough FC Team Overview
Middlesbrough is in a tough situation in the Championship. The team has lost their last five matches, and their overall form is lacking with two wins, one draw, and seven losses. The attack is not impressive, averaging only 1 goal per match, while the defense concedes 1.5 goals. Away from home, the situation is even more challenging: the "Smoggies" have failed to win in seven of their last eight matches. Despite this, Middlesbrough often plays high-scoring matches away, with a total of over 2.5 goals recorded in six of their last seven games. This could be an opportunity for the team to turn things around.
Match Results: Middlesbrough FC
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 23;
- home team wins - 8, away team wins - 9, draws - 6.
- Middlesbrough FC has not won in 7 of the last 8 Championship away games.
- Middlesbrough FC has not won in 7 of the last 8 Championship games.
- Middlesbrough FC has not won in 8 of the last 9 games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.17, the guests - 1.09;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.26;
- both teams scored: overall - 10; at the home team's field - 4.
Statistics: Stoke City vs Middlesbrough
- average total in the tournament: 2.44 vs 2.91;
- average total goals scored: 1.06 vs 1.55;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.53 vs 0.82;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.53 vs 0.73;
- Stoke City: average total at home in the tournament - 1.41;
- Middlesbrough: average total away in the tournament - 1.69;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 1.5) vs 1 (away - 1).
- Middlesbrough FC has scored less than 1.5 goals in each of their last 5 Championship away games.
Prediction on corners
Stoke City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.5; at home field - 5.35;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.3; at home field - 5.
Middlesbrough: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.15, away - 4.75;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.4; away - 4.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.4 (1.7 for home team and 1.7 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.18 (1.36 for home team and 0.82 for away team).
Stoke City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.97; at home - 1.82;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.7; at home - 2.
Middlesbrough: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.48, away - 1.56;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.3; away - 1.2.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 23;
- both teams scored all-time - 10 times;
- on the home team’s field - 4 times.
- Middlesbrough FC has scored and conceded in 11 of the last 12 Championship away games.
Editor's Prediction
The match between Stoke City and Middlesbrough promises to be intense and eventful. Considering the current trends and team statistics, a high-scoring game with plenty of goals can be expected. Stoke City has the home-field advantage and a more stable form, making them the favorites in this encounter. However, Middlesbrough, despite a series of defeats, is capable of surprising due to their scoring ability away from home. Based on trends and odds, the most likely outcome seems to be a total bet of over 2.5 goals. Given the attacking potential of both teams and weaknesses in defense, such a bet appears justified.