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Stoke City vs Middlesbrough: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Wednesday, 21 January, 2026 15:00
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Championship 2025-2026 – Group #1
#
Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
1
14
6
2
53
23
30
48
2
12
6
4
33
24
9
42
3
▲
10
7
5
38
23
15
37
7
▲
10
4
8
32
34
-2
34
8
▼
10
3
9
28
21
7
33
9
▲
9
6
7
30
24
6
33
1.17
xG
0.71
49%
Ball Possession
51%
12
Total Shots
12
4
Shots on Goal
3
8
Shots Off Goal
9
5
Corners
5
2
Yellow Cards
2
Last 6 Matches
Stoke City
VS
Middlesbrough
2/6 (33%)
Victories
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
Draws
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Defeats
2/6 (33%)
1.00
PPG
2.00
1.00
Avg Goals Scored
2.17
1.50
Avg Goals Conceded
1.67
33%
BTTS %
83%
17%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
33%
0.47
Avg xG
1.43
In this exciting Championship 2025-2026 - Regular Season matchup, Stoke City will take on Middlesbrough as part of the 2025-2026 season in Championship. This match is part of Matchweek 28 and will take place on 2026-01-21 at 2026-01-21 in the famous bet365 Stadium.
The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Stoke City, and the visiting side, Middlesbrough. The scoreline predictions suggest .
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-01-21
Time: 20:00
Location: bet365 Stadium
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Trends for Stoke City vs Middlesbrough Football 21 Jan, 2026 15:00
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 6 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
-
Defensive Fortress
Stoke City have league's best defense — hard to break down
-
xG Defensive Battle
Both teams rarely concede quality chances (xGA ≤1.0) — tactical stalemate with limited clear opportunities
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Unlock Premium InsightsComprehensive betting trends for Stoke City vs Middlesbrough, grouped by market type. Including recent form and head-to-head history.
🏆 Match Winner
Stoke City(3 trends)
- Not WinH2H7/978%Stoke City have not won in 7 of their last 9 Championship matches
- Above League AverageLeague10/1074.5%Stoke City score 1.70 goals/match at home (+29% above league average)
- League Best DefenseLeague10/1070%Stoke City concede only 0.80 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
Middlesbrough(3 trends)
- Top Table FormLeague70%Middlesbrough are currently 2nd in the table (Top 3)
- UnbeatenRecent18/2282%Middlesbrough are unbeaten in 18 of their last 22 Championship matches
- Efficient ScoringRecent18/2282%Middlesbrough efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 18 of their last 22 Championship matches
⚽ Both Teams To Score
Stoke City(1 trends)
- Strong DefenseLeague5/1050%Stoke City score well (1.70/match) but have strong defense at home (0.80 conceded) - opponents fail to score in 50% of matches
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals
Stoke City(1 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague10/1074.5%Stoke City score 1.70 goals/match at home (+29% above league average)
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Under 2.5 GoalsH2H6/966.7%Under 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 9 H2H matches (66.7%%)
Combined 1.7 goals per match average • Low scoring average but offensive form suggests potential for goals
🛡️ Double Chance
Stoke City(2 trends)
- Not WinH2H7/978%Stoke City have not won in 7 of their last 9 Championship matches
- League Best DefenseLeague10/1070%Stoke City concede only 0.80 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
Middlesbrough(2 trends)
- Top Table FormLeague70%Middlesbrough are currently 2nd in the table (Top 3)
- UnbeatenRecent18/2282%Middlesbrough are unbeaten in 18 of their last 22 Championship matches
⚡ Team Total Goals
Stoke City(2 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague10/1074.5%Stoke City score 1.70 goals/match at home (+29% above league average)
- League Best DefenseLeague10/1070%Stoke City concede only 0.80 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
Middlesbrough(1 trends)
- Scored 1+Recent18/2282%Middlesbrough scored 1+ goals in 18 of their last 22 Championship matches
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Stoke City(1 trends) — avg 1.9 (-3% below league)
- Many CardsH2H7/978%Stoke City receive 2+ cards in 7 of their last 9 Championship matches
Middlesbrough(1 trends) — avg 1.4 (-29% below league)
- Low Card MatchesLeague22/2284.5%Middlesbrough average 1.6 cards/match in all matches (-13% below league avg 1.8)
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- High Card MatchesH2H%Average 4.5 cards per match in their last 8 H2H matches
Middlesbrough disciplined play balances Stoke City aggression —
🚩 Corners Over/Under
Stoke City(1 trends) — avg 5.8 (+16% above league)
- Many CornersLeague10/1081%Stoke City average 5.8 corners/match at home (+16% above league avg 5.0)
Middlesbrough(1 trends) — avg 6.1 (+22% above league)
- Many CornersLeague12/1285%Middlesbrough average 6.1 corners/match in away matches (+22% above league avg 5.0)
Combined average: 11.9 corners/match (Stoke City 5.8 + Middlesbrough 6.1)
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Stoke City vs Middlesbrough
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
🚀 Match Start: Stoke City is stronger in the first 15 minutes (6 vs 1).
⏰ First Half: Stoke City is stronger in the first half (12 vs 7).
💡 Recommendation: Teams are equal in strength. Consider bets on draw or exact score.
⏰ First Half: Stoke City is stronger in the first half (12 vs 7).
💡 Recommendation: Teams are equal in strength. Consider bets on draw or exact score.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Stoke City
Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.16
Pressure
0.11
✈️ Middlesbrough
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.01
Pressure
0.05
⏰ Match Periods Analysis
📊 Periods Explanation:
Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.
First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.
Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.
Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.
🏠 Stoke City - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
12
Avg. Goals per Match
0.6
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
3
Avg. Goals per Match
0.15
✈️ Middlesbrough - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
1
Avg. Goals per Match
0.05
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
5
Avg. Goals per Match
0.25
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Stoke City - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
3
Comeback Goals
3
Negative Sequences
0
Killer Goals
4
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
6
Late Pressure
3
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
6
Half-time Spurts
6
Second Half Starts
3
Late Surges
3
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
2
Late Conceded
5
✈️ Middlesbrough - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
3
Comeback Goals
7
Negative Sequences
5
Killer Goals
9
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
1
Late Pressure
5
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
1
Half-time Spurts
6
Second Half Starts
4
Late Surges
5
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
6
Late Conceded
7
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🚀 Home Fast Start: Stoke City often scores in the first 15 minutes (6 vs 1)
- First Goal Home: High probability of Stoke City scoring first
- ⏰ Home First Half: Stoke City is stronger in the first half (12 vs 7)
- First Half Result: Consider Stoke City to win the first half
- Overall Result: Teams are equal in strength
- Draw: Consider draw bets
- Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
- Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams
📊 Factor Breakdown
💡 Factor Explanations:
Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.
Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.
Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).
Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.
Momentum (Advantage)
Home +0.15
Pressure (Advantage)
Home +0.061
Timing (Advantage)
Home +0.005 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Home +0.075
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Stoke City):
Momentum: Strong - team reacts well to changes in the match. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Middlesbrough):
Momentum: Weak - team may lose concentration. Pressure: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Teams are approximately equal in strength across all periods. Consider bets on draw, low total goals, or exact score.
Stoke City vs Middlesbrough Head-to-head statistics for Wed 21 Jan, 2026 @ 15:00 Championship
Stoke City vs Middlesbrough: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams ℹ️
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Stoke City and away matches for Middlesbrough
Number of goals
Stoke City
Under
Over
Middlesbrough
Under
Over
0.5
40%
4
60%
6
20%
2
80%
8
1.5
60%
6
40%
4
40%
4
60%
6
2.5
70%
7
30%
3
80%
8
20%
2
3.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
4.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Stoke City
Middlesbrough
Yes
40%
4
80%
8
No
60%
6
20%
2
1X2
Stoke City
Middlesbrough
1
40%
4
50%
5
X
0%
0
20%
2
2
60%
6
30%
3
Double Chance
Stoke City
Middlesbrough
12
100%
10
80%
8
1X
40%
4
70%
7
X2
60%
6
50%
5
Total Goals
Stoke City
Middlesbrough
0-1
30%
3
0%
0
2-3
50%
5
70%
7
4+
20%
2
30%
3
Total Corners
Stoke City
Under
Over
Middlesbrough
Under
Over
7.5
90%
9
10%
1
50%
5
50%
5
8.5
100%
10
0%
0
70%
7
30%
3
9.5
100%
10
0%
0
80%
8
20%
2
10.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Stoke City
Middlesbrough
Yes
20%
2
0%
0
No
80%
8
100%
10
1X2 HT - FT
Stoke City
Middlesbrough
HT 1 - FT 1
40%
4
40%
4
HT 1 - FT 2
10%
1
0%
0
HT 1 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 1
0%
0
10%
1
HT 2 - FT 2
30%
3
30%
3
HT 2 - FT X
0%
0
20%
2
HT X - FT 1
0%
0
0%
0
HT X - FT 2
20%
2
0%
0
HT X - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
xG(xGa)
Stoke City
Middlesbrough
xG
0.9
1.22
xGa
1.14
0.97
Number of goals
Stoke City
Under
Over
Middlesbrough
Under
Over
0.5
50%
5
50%
5
50%
5
50%
5
1.5
70%
7
30%
3
60%
6
40%
4
2.5
80%
8
20%
2
90%
9
10%
1
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Stoke City
Middlesbrough
Yes
0%
0
20%
2
No
100%
10
80%
8
1X2
Stoke City
Middlesbrough
1
50%
5
40%
4
X
20%
2
0%
0
2
30%
3
60%
6
Double Chance
Stoke City
Middlesbrough
12
80%
8
100%
10
1X
70%
7
40%
4
X2
50%
5
60%
6
Total Goals
Stoke City
Middlesbrough
0-1
50%
5
40%
4
2-3
50%
5
50%
5
4+
0%
0
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Stoke City
Middlesbrough
Yes
70%
7
30%
3
No
30%
3
70%
7
Number of goals
Stoke City
Under
Over
Middlesbrough
Under
Over
0.5
60%
6
40%
4
50%
5
50%
5
1.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Stoke City
Middlesbrough
Yes
20%
2
20%
2
No
80%
8
80%
8
1X2
Stoke City
Middlesbrough
1
30%
3
30%
3
X
30%
3
20%
2
2
40%
4
50%
5
Double Chance
Stoke City
Middlesbrough
12
70%
7
80%
8
1X
60%
6
50%
5
X2
70%
7
70%
7
Total Goals
Stoke City
Middlesbrough
0-1
70%
7
70%
7
2-3
30%
3
30%
3
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Stoke City
Middlesbrough
Yes
40%
4
40%
4
No
60%
6
60%
6
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Stoke City
Middlesbrough
Played:
9
Wins
2
2
Draws
4
4
Wins
3
3
Total
Per Match
Per Match
Total
9
1
Goals
1.2
11
11
1.2
Goals Conceded
1
9
22
2.4
Yellow Cards
1.6
14
0
Red Cards
0
4
0.4
Clean Sheets
0.3
3
40
4.4
Corners
5.1
46
105
11.7
Fouls
7.8
70
20
2.2
Offsides
1.8
16
97
10.8
Shots
12.6
113
32
3.6
Shots on Goal
3.9
35
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 10 | 12 | 22 | |||
| Wins | 6 | 4 | 10 | |||
| Draws | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Losses | 3 | 6 | 9 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 1.7 | 17 | 0.9 | 11 | 1.3 | 28 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.8 | 8 | 1.1 | 13 | 1 | 21 |
| Yellow Cards | 1.7 | 17 | 2.1 | 25 | 1.9 | 42 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Clean Sheets | 0.3 | 3 | 0.3 | 4 | 0.3 | 7 |
| Corners | 5.8 | 58 | 5.1 | 61 | 5.4 | 119 |
| Fouls | 10.9 | 109 | 10.7 | 128 | 10.8 | 237 |
| Offsides | 3.3 | 33 | 2.8 | 33 | 3 | 66 |
| Shots | 12.3 | 123 | 10.2 | 122 | 11.1 | 245 |
| Shots on Goal | 4.6 | 46 | 3.2 | 38 | 3.8 | 84 |
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 10 | 12 | 22 | |||
| Wins | 7 | 5 | 12 | |||
| Draws | 2 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Losses | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 1.6 | 16 | 1.4 | 17 | 1.5 | 33 |
| Goals Conceded | 1 | 10 | 1.2 | 14 | 1.1 | 24 |
| Yellow Cards | 0.8 | 8 | 2.2 | 26 | 1.5 | 34 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Clean Sheets | 0.3 | 3 | 0.2 | 2 | 0.2 | 5 |
| Corners | 5.7 | 57 | 6.1 | 73 | 5.9 | 130 |
| Fouls | 8.9 | 89 | 9.3 | 111 | 9.1 | 200 |
| Offsides | 1.5 | 15 | 2.1 | 25 | 1.8 | 40 |
| Shots | 12.9 | 129 | 14.3 | 171 | 13.6 | 300 |
| Shots on Goal | 4.3 | 43 | 3.7 | 44 | 4 | 87 |
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Championship: Middlesbrough and Sheffield Wednesday Draw 3-3 at Full Time