Prediction for match Stoke City — Middlesbrough

Odds and Probability Percentages for the Match Outcome

In the English Championship on January 21, Stoke City faces Middlesbrough. The odds for a Middlesbrough win are 2.47, for a Stoke City victory - 2.84, and a draw is at 3.18. In terms of probability percentages, Middlesbrough has a 37.79% chance, Stoke City - 32.86%, and a draw - 29.35%. Betting options for total goals: over 2.0 is at 1.51, over 2.5 - 2.05, both teams to score - 1.77, both teams not to score - 1.94. Individual totals options: Stoke City over 1 - 1.79, Middlesbrough over 1 - 1.63. The main prediction is over 2.0 goals at 1.51.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Stoke City drew 0-0 with QPR (January 17), beat Coventry 1-0 (January 10), and defeated Norwich City 2-0 (January 4). Middlesbrough in their last three games won against West Bromwich 3-2 (January 16), lost to Fulham 1-3 (January 10), and thrashed Southampton 4-0 (January 4). On average over five matches, Stoke City has 52.2% possession, records 2.2 yellow cards, 12.4 fouls, and 2.6 offsides. Middlesbrough holds 59% possession, receives 1 yellow card, commits 7.8 fouls, and 2 offsides. The last head-to-head on September 30, 2025, ended in a 0-0 draw.

How Many Goals to Expect?

Stoke City has an average total goals of 1.4 in a five-match series, scoring 1 and conceding 0.4 per game. Middlesbrough is considerably more prolific: an average total of 3 goals, scoring 1.6 and conceding 1.4. For over 2.5 goals: Stoke City has 1 out of 5, Middlesbrough - 3 out of 5. In the first half, neither team exceeded 1.5 goals in any of their last 5 games. In the second half, Stoke City has 2 out of 5 over 1.5, Middlesbrough - 3 out of 5. Goal intervals: Stoke City most frequently scores between 61-75 and 76-90 minutes (50% each), Middlesbrough - also in these intervals (40% each). Conceding: Stoke City most often concedes between 46-60 minutes (40%), Middlesbrough spreads conceded goals evenly across all intervals, 20% in each of the five segments. Overall, Middlesbrough tends towards high-scoring matches, while Stoke City plays more cautiously, but both teams show activity in the second half. A bet on over 2.0 goals seems logical considering Middlesbrough's average scoring and both teams' activity after the break.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

Stoke City averages 5.6 corners per match, Middlesbrough - 6.8. Over 5 matches, Stoke City has 2 out of 5 over 9.5 corners, Middlesbrough - 3 out of 5. For corner totals: over 9.5 is at 1.77, under 9.5 - 1.94. In terms of corner outcomes, Middlesbrough is favored at 1.94. Considering both teams' average activity in corner kicks, a bet on over 9.5 corners seems justified. Individual corner totals can also be considered, given both teams consistently deliver at least 5-6 per game.