Middlesbrough vs Stoke City betting tips: Championship preview, predictions & odds
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Middlesbrough to win and under 2.5 goals (13/5)
Middlesbrough are still very much alive in the race for the top six.
Boro returned to winning ways on Wednesday and they desperately need another win this weekend.
Although they do face a tough challenge on Saturday as they host an in-form Stoke City side.
Marcus Tavernier to score anytime (4/1)
Tavernier has now netted in Boro’s last two wins.
He scored against Peterborough and then Cardiff.
On Wednesday, he netted a crucial goal in their 2-0 win over the Bluebirds.
MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND – JANUARY 24: Middlesbrough’s Marcus Tavernier heads to the corner to take a corner kick during the Sky Bet Championship match between Middlesbrough and Blackburn Rovers at Riverside Stadium on January 24, 2021 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Alex Dodd – CameraSport via Getty Images)
Match preview: Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
Middlesbrough managed to hold their nerve and secure a crucial victory over Cardiff City.
Chris Wilder’s side defeated the Bluebirds 2-0 at home.
The win firmly keeps them in the hunt for a play-off spot.
Boro climbed into 7th place and moved to within two points of Sheffield United.
They also have a favourable run-in with Saturday’s home clash against Stoke and then a trip to strugglers Preston.
Middlesbrough’s Marc Bola celebrates with teammates after scoring his sides first goal during the Sky Bet Championship match at Craven Cottage, London. Picture date: Sunday August 8, 2021. (Photo by Kirsty O’Connor/PA Images via Getty Images)
Stoke City climb into Championship’s top half
Stoke City are making a strong push for a top-half finish.
The Potters have secured 5 wins from their last 7 matches.
Their last outing saw them secure a 1-0 win away at QPR.
Jacob Brown netted the only goal of the game for the visitors.
Michael O’Neill’s side are now up into 12th place.
READING, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 07: Jacob Brown of Stoke City celebrates after scoring his team’s third goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Reading and Stoke City at Madejski Stadium on November 07, 2020 in Reading, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
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Preston North End vs Middlesbrough FC - 4:1
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Middlesbrough FC vs Stoke City - 3:1
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Middlesbrough FC vs Cardiff City - 2:0
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Swansea City vs Middlesbrough FC - 1:1
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Middlesbrough FC vs Huddersfield Town - 0:2
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Latest match form, last 5 games: |
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Stoke City vs Coventry City - 1:1
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Middlesbrough FC vs Stoke City - 3:1
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Stoke City vs Queens Park Rangers - 1:0
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Stoke City vs Bristol City - 0:1
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| May 7, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Preston North End | 4 - 1 | Middlesbrough FC |
| April 30, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Middlesbrough FC | 3 - 1 | Stoke City |
| April 27, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Middlesbrough FC | 2 - 0 | Cardiff City |
| April 23, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Swansea City | 1 - 1 | Middlesbrough FC |
| April 18, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Middlesbrough FC | 0 - 2 | Huddersfield Town |
| May 7, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Stoke City | 1 - 1 | Coventry City |
| April 30, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Middlesbrough FC | 3 - 1 | Stoke City |
| April 23, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Stoke City | 1 - 0 | Queens Park Rangers |
| April 18, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Blackburn Rovers | 0 - 1 | Stoke City |
| April 15, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Stoke City | 0 - 1 | Bristol City |
| Middlesbrough FC | Stoke City | |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Matches played | 46 |
| 20 | Matches won | 17 |
| 145 | Goal attempts | 84 |
| 40 | Shots on goal | 34 |
| 57 | Shots off goal | 28 |
| 240 | Corner kicks | 212 |
| 14% | Average ball possession | 8% |
| 48 | Shots blocked | 22 |
| 101 | Cards given | 93 |
| 163 | Free kicks | 78 |
| 16 | Offsides | 16 |
| 3 | Shots on post | 3 |
| 2 | Shots on bar | 2 |
| 50 | Goals by foot | 46 |
| 4 | Goals by head | 7 |
| 59 | Goals scored | 57 |
| 50 | Goals conceded | 52 |
| Middlesbrough FC | Stoke City | |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Matches | 18 |
| 9 | Home Matches | 9 |
| 9 | Away Matches | 9 |
| 16 | Total Goals | 10 |
| 0.89 | Average Goals Scored | 0.56 |
| 8 | Wins | 6 |
| 6 | Losses | 8 |
| 4 | Draws | 4 |
| April 30, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Middlesbrough FC | 3 - 1 | Stoke City |
| December 11, 2021 | Championship 21/22 | Stoke City | 0 - 0 | Middlesbrough FC |
| March 13, 2021 | Championship 20/21 | Middlesbrough FC | 3 - 0 | Stoke City |
| December 5, 2020 | Championship 20/21 | Stoke City | 1 - 0 | Middlesbrough FC |
| June 27, 2020 | Championship 19/20 | Stoke City | 0 - 2 | Middlesbrough FC |
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What time is kick off between Middlesbrough FC vs Stoke City?
14:00, Saturday 30 April 2022
