Stoke vs Middlesbrough prediction, betting tips, lineups and odds. Unpack the Championship betting angles, key match stats and smart bet builder picks.
Stoke vs Middlesbrough Match Summary
Competition | English Championship |
|---|---|
Match Date | Tuesday 13 October 2026 |
Match Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Stoke-on-Trent, bet365 Stadium |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports Main Event |
Fourth host second at the bet365 Stadium as Stoke vs Middlesbrough pits the Championship's form side against a Boro team who simply refuse to lose. Tuesday night, 20:00 kick-off.
Stoke have taken 16 points from the last 18 available, and Saturday's win at Bolton after going down to 10 men showed real nerve. Mark Robins was nominated for September's Manager of the Month.
Middlesbrough are unbeaten in their last seven Championship matches and sit second. Will Lankshear, signed permanently from Tottenham in July, settled their latest win over Wolves and is the man to watch.
Middlesbrough lead the head-to-head by three wins to two, with one draw. There have been 26+ shots taken in 4 of the last 4 Championship meetings between the sides, so expect something messy.
Stoke vs Middlesbrough Form
Stoke are flying, five wins from their last six outings in the division, and nobody looks sharper right now. Jack McGlynn has been directly involved in a goal in each of his last three outings, while Ethan Galbraith keeps the engine room ticking. A side playing with real confidence.
Middlesbrough remain unbeaten across seven straight league games, a run that has carried Kim Hellberg's side up to second. Will Lankshear has found the net twice in his past three outings, and Amario Cozier-Duberry has chipped in from the right. Few teams recover from losing positions as well as Boro, which makes them awkward to put away.
Stoke vs Middlesbrough Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Stoke: S. Ingelsson (Injured/out), A. Cresswell (Injured/out), M. Talovierov (Suspended), A. Ampah (Injured/out)
Middlesbrough: A. Jones (Injured/out), R. Pukstas (Injured/out)
Stoke
Maksym Talovierov is suspended following his red card at the weekend, and Bosun Lawal is expected to replace him in the back three. Ethan Galbraith came through a knock to start against Bolton, a welcome boost given how involved he has been in front of goal this season. Ingelsson, Cresswell and Ampah all miss out.
Middlesbrough
Midfielder Pukstas has joined Jones on the Middlesbrough injury list. Kim Hellberg could hand Kyle Joseph an opportunity on the left, with Riley McGree pulling the strings behind Lankshear in the probable Stoke vs Middlesbrough lineups.
Stoke vs Middlesbrough Predicted Lineup
Stoke
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: (probable) V. Johansson; L. Graham, B. Lawal, B. Wilmot; E. Bocat, E. Galbraith, D. Soumaré, B. Johnson; J. Devenny, J. McGlynn; L. Cissé
Middlesbrough
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: (probable) R. Vítek; C. Brittain, A. Malanda, A. Phillips, N. Borges; S. Berhalter, A. Morris; A. Cozier-Duberry, R. McGree, K. Joseph; W. Lankshear
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Stoke vs Middlesbrough Key Stats & Match Facts
Stoke have received 2+ cards in 7 of their last 8 matches vs Middlesbrough in the Championship.
There have been 9+ shots on target in 4 of the last 4 meetings between Middlesbrough and Stoke in the Championship.
Riley McGree has recorded 1+ shots on target in 4 of his last 4 appearances vs Stoke in the Championship.
There have been 26+ shots taken in 5 of Middlesbrough's last 5 matches in the Championship.
Amario Cozier-Duberry has scored or assisted in 3 of his last 4 Championship appearances.
Stoke vs Middlesbrough Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Middlesbrough to edge a lively game with goals at both ends. Boro are favourites at 21/20 with Coral and Ladbrokes, and rightly so. Stoke's run deserves respect, but their defence struggles against attacks down the wings, which is exactly where Boro do their best work. Our Stoke vs Middlesbrough prediction leans the visitors' way, with both sides finding the net.
Best Bets
Middlesbrough to win in the Win Market. The Championship's second-placed side are unbeaten in their last seven league games. Boro lead the head-to-head by three wins to two, and their knack of coming back from losing positions means an early Stoke goal is far from fatal. Stoke are dangerous, but Boro simply have more ways to hurt you.
Both teams to score: Yes, in the Both Teams To Score market. Both sides have been scoring regularly. There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Stoke's last 3 games in the Championship, and Boro's attack is among the sharpest in the division. Throw in a home defence that is shaky at set pieces and poor at protecting a lead, and goals at both ends look the call.
Stoke vs Middlesbrough Bet Builder
For a much bigger price, these Stoke vs Middlesbrough bet builder tips go against our main call, backing the hosts' hot streak while trusting Will Lankshear to keep firing for Boro.
Will Lankshear Over 2.5 shots. He has let fly three or more times in four of his past five league starts, and Boro like to control the game in the opposition's half.
Stoke Over 1.5 home goals. The hosts have scored at least twice in each of their last three league games, and defending crosses from wide areas is a genuine Boro weakness.
Will Lankshear to score anytime. He has found the net twice in his past three Championship outings and was named EFL Young Player of the Month for September. Red-hot.
Stoke to win. The bold leg, and where the price comes from. The Potters have won five of their six most recent league fixtures, so the upset is no fantasy.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 18/1 and is as short as 40/3 elsewhere.
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Stoke vs Middlesbrough Talking Points
The tactical clash is the big one. Stoke are aggressive and comfortable playing in their own half, while Boro want the ball, pass it short and pin teams back. That suits the hosts' biggest weapon, long-range shooting, so expect Stoke to let Boro have possession and let fly whenever space opens up outside the box. Boro are non-aggressive by style, which could take some of the sting out of a home crowd looking for a fight. Supporters heading to the bet365 Stadium should note the club's warning about lane closures and traffic delays at the A50 Trentham Lakes junction.
Stoke vs Middlesbrough Predictions FAQs
When is the Stoke vs Middlesbrough English Championship game?
The match kicks off at 20:00 UK time on Tuesday 13 October 2026.
Where is Stoke vs Middlesbrough being played?
The match is being played at the bet365 Stadium in Stoke-on-Trent.
Where can I watch Stoke vs Middlesbrough?
The match will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event.
What competition is Stoke vs Middlesbrough in?
Stoke vs Middlesbrough is an English Championship fixture.
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