Middlesbrough vs Stoke City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 28 October

Middlesbrough

W D D L W

8th place in England Championship

0-2

28/10/2023 10:00

Stoke City

D L D W W

17th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Middlesbrough vs Stoke City on 28 October 2023 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Middlesbrough vs Stoke City preview before placing your bet.

Middlesbrough are currently 8th with 69 points after 46 matches.
Stoke City sit 17th with 56 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Middlesbrough to win with probability 53%.
Head-to-head history favors Middlesbrough, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. Stoke City have one win, while 3 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

10:00

2023-10-28

Middlesbrough vs Stoke City - Prediction & Odds

Middlesbrough

Stoke City

2023-10-28 10:00

STANDINGS UP TO 28/10/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Leicester City	97	46	31	4	11	89	41	48
02 Ipswich Town	96	46	28	12	6	92	57	35
03 Leeds United	90	46	27	9	10	81	43	38
04 Southampton	87	46	26	9	11	87	63	24
05 West Bromwich(WBA)	75	46	21	12	13	70	47	23
06 Norwich City	73	46	21	10	15	79	64	15
07 Hull City	70	46	19	13	14	68	60	8
08 Middlesbrough	69	46	20	9	17	71	62	9
09 Coventry City	64	46	17	13	16	70	59	11
10 Preston North End	63	46	18	9	19	56	67	-11
11 Bristol City	62	46	17	11	18	53	51	2
12 Cardiff City	62	46	19	5	22	53	70	-17
13 Millwall	59	46	16	11	19	45	55	-10
14 Swansea City	57	46	15	12	19	59	65	-6
15 Watford	56	46	13	17	16	61	61	0
16 Sunderland A.F.C	56	46	16	8	22	52	54	-2
17 Stoke City	56	46	15	11	20	49	60	-11
18 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	56	46	15	11	20	47	58	-11
19 Blackburn Rovers	53	46	14	11	21	60	74	-14
20 Sheffield Wednesday	53	46	15	8	23	44	68	-24
21 Plymouth Argyle	51	46	13	12	21	59	70	-11
22 Birmingham City	50	46	13	11	22	50	65	-15
23 Huddersfield Town	45	46	9	18	19	48	77	-29
24 Rotherham United	27	46	5	12	29	37	89	-52

Head To Head

14/03/2023 16:00

Middlesbrough

1 - 1

Stoke City

ENG LCH

17/08/2022 14:45

Stoke City

2 - 2

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

30/04/2022 10:00

Middlesbrough

3 - 1

Stoke City

ENG LCH

11/12/2021 11:00

Stoke City

0 - 0

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

13/03/2021 11:00

Middlesbrough

3 - 0

Stoke City

ENG LCH

05/12/2020 11:00

Stoke City

1 - 0

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

Middlesbrough

33%

Draw

50%

Stoke City

17%

Middlesbrough Last 6 matches

07/10/2023 07:30

Sunderland A.F.C 0 - 4 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

03/10/2023 14:45

Middlesbrough 2 - 0 Cardiff City ENG LCH

30/09/2023 10:00

Watford 2 - 3 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

26/09/2023 14:45

Bradford City 0 - 2 Middlesbrough ENG LC

23/09/2023 10:00

Middlesbrough 2 - 1 Southampton ENG LCH

19/09/2023 15:00

Sheffield Wednesday 1 - 1 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

Last 6 matches Stoke City

07/10/2023 10:00

Leicester City 2 - 0 Stoke City ENG LCH

03/10/2023 15:00

Stoke City 0 - 1 Southampton ENG LCH

30/09/2023 10:00

Bristol City 2 - 3 Stoke City ENG LCH

27/09/2023 14:45

AFC Bournemouth 2 - 0 Stoke City ENG LC

24/09/2023 07:00

Stoke City 1 - 3 Hull City ENG LCH

20/09/2023 14:45

Huddersfield Town 2 - 2 Stoke City ENG LCH

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Middlesbrough

Stoke City

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.70

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.52

Scored

Avg. per game

0.57

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.65

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 23 home matches

YesNo

14 (61%)9 (39%)

In last 23 home matches

NoYes

12 (52%)11 (48%)

Middlesbrough

Recent matches

Stoke City

Under /Over

(78%)18 5(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(61%)14 9(39%)

Under /Over

(35%)8 15(65%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(30%)7 16(70%)

Under /Over

(35%)8 15(65%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(35%)8 15(65%)

/Yes

(43%)10 13(57%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(30%)7 16(70%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Middlesbrough

Stoke City

Shots

Middlesbrough

Total shots

14.09 avg / game

Blocked

93 total

Avg. 4.23

Stoke City

Total shots

14.17 avg / game

Blocked

104 total

Avg. 4.73

Middlesbrough Pass Stoke City

Total passes

12968

Avg. 564 / game

Accurate

85%

Ball possession

57%

Total passes

10088

Avg. 439 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Middlesbrough

Played games

Stoke City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.35

Clean sheets

0.39

7.13

164

Corners

152

6.61

23.48

540

Throw-ins

550

23.91

2.43

Offsides

2.22

2.65

GK saves

2.04

Middlesbrough

DISCIPLINARY

Stoke City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.61

2.48

0.00

0.04

11.22

258

Fouls

289

12.57

16.78

386

Tackles

412

17.91

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How We Build the Middlesbrough vs Stoke City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Middlesbrough vs Stoke City on 28 October 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Middlesbrough vs Stoke City Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Middlesbrough's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Stoke City's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England Championship standings and the England Championship form table to understand exactly where Middlesbrough and Stoke City sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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