Back Stoke to see off Middlesbrough without conceding at the Bet365 Stadium on Saturday.
Stoke v Middlesbrough – Saturday 15:00
Stoke were brushed aside by Spurs in their last match as they trailed by four at the break, and never at any point looked like getting something from the game. It was in fact the third game in a row against Spurs they’ve lost by that scoreline and the sixth time they’ve conceded four goals this term, and despite adding firepower upfront in recent years, it’s quite clear some of the defensive foundations laid down by former boss Tony Pulis have worn off.
Middlesbrough lost a crucial six-pointer away to Palace last time out, a result that puts them on the brink of the drop zone with the Eagles trailing only on goal difference now. Aitor Karanka’s side have gone nine games without a win, scoring just three goals during that run, whilst they’ve lost five of their last six on their travels and managed a solitary strike in the process. Their games have been very low-scoring in general, with six of their last seven featuring fewer than three, and five of these games having just a single goal or none at all.
Stoke may have lost five of their last six away, but on home turf they’re far more solid, going unbeaten in seven, conceding just four times in these. They’ve won five of their last seven (all unbeaten) games against sides below them so look a generous price at backing Evens to win again. Four of these victories were by backing 1-0 or 2-0 scorelines so we also suggest you split a point between the two correct scores.
