Stoke City vs Middlesbrough: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 25 February

Stoke City

D W W L L

18th place in England Championship

1-3

25/02/2025 15:45

Middlesbrough

L L W L D

10th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Stoke City vs Middlesbrough on 25 February 2025 (kick-off: 15:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Stoke City vs Middlesbrough preview before placing your bet.

Stoke City are currently 18th with 51 points after 46 matches.
Middlesbrough sit 10th with 64 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Middlesbrough to win with probability 43%.
Head-to-head history favors Stoke City, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Middlesbrough have one win, while 2 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

15:45

2025-02-25

Stoke City vs Middlesbrough - Prediction & Odds

Stoke City

Middlesbrough

2025-02-25 15:45

STANDINGS UP TO 25/02/2025

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

01 Leeds United	100	46	29	13	4	95	30	65
02 Burnley	100	46	28	16	2	69	16	53
03 Sheffield United	90	46	28	8	10	63	36	27
04 Sunderland A.F.C	76	46	21	13	12	58	44	14
05 Coventry City	69	46	20	9	17	64	58	6
06 Bristol City	68	46	17	17	12	59	55	4
07 Blackburn Rovers	66	46	19	9	18	53	48	5
08 Millwall	66	46	18	12	16	47	49	-2
09 West Bromwich(WBA)	64	46	15	19	12	57	47	10
10 Middlesbrough	64	46	18	10	18	64	56	8
11 Swansea City	61	46	17	10	19	51	56	-5
12 Sheffield Wednesday	58	46	15	13	18	60	69	-9
13 Norwich City	57	46	14	15	17	71	68	3
14 Watford	57	46	16	9	21	53	61	-8
15 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	56	46	14	14	18	53	63	-10
16 Portsmouth	54	46	14	12	20	58	71	-13
17 Oxford United	53	46	13	14	19	49	65	-16
18 Stoke City	51	46	12	15	19	45	62	-17
19 Derby County	50	46	13	11	22	48	56	-8
20 Preston North End	50	46	10	20	16	48	59	-11
21 Hull City	49	46	12	13	21	44	54	-10
22 Luton Town	49	46	13	10	23	45	69	-24
23 Plymouth Argyle	46	46	11	13	22	51	88	-37
24 Cardiff City	44	46	9	17	20	48	73	-25

Head To Head

28/09/2024 10:00

Middlesbrough

2 - 0

Stoke City

ENG LCH

27/08/2024 14:15

Middlesbrough

0 - 5

Stoke City

ENG LC

02/03/2024 11:00

Stoke City

2 - 0

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

28/10/2023 10:00

Middlesbrough

0 - 2

Stoke City

ENG LCH

14/03/2023 16:00

Middlesbrough

1 - 1

Stoke City

ENG LCH

17/08/2022 14:45

Stoke City

2 - 2

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

Stoke City

50%

Draw

33%

Middlesbrough

17%

Stoke City Last 6 matches

22/02/2025 11:00

Norwich City 4 - 2 Stoke City ENG LCH

15/02/2025 11:00

Stoke City 3 - 1 Swansea City ENG LCH

12/02/2025 15:45

Bristol City 2 - 0 Stoke City ENG LCH

08/02/2025 11:00

Stoke City 3 - 3 Cardiff City ENG FAC

01/02/2025 11:00

Hull City 1 - 2 Stoke City ENG LCH

25/01/2025 08:30

Stoke City 0 - 0 Oxford United ENG LCH

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Middlesbrough

21/02/2025 15:45

Bristol City 2 - 1 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

15/02/2025 11:00

Middlesbrough 0 - 1 Watford ENG LCH

12/02/2025 16:00

Sheffield United 3 - 1 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

03/02/2025 16:00

Middlesbrough 2 - 3 Sunderland A.F.C ENG LCH

25/01/2025 11:00

Preston North End 2 - 1 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

21/01/2025 15:45

Middlesbrough 2 - 0 West Bromwich(WBA) ENG LCH

Win

17%

Draw

Lost

83%

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

Stoke City

Middlesbrough

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.61

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.70

Scored

Avg. per game

0.61

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.48

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 23 home matches

YesNo

10 (43%)13 (57%)

In last 23 home matches

NoYes

11 (48%)12 (52%)

Stoke City

Recent matches

Middlesbrough

Under /Over

(70%)16 7(30%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(61%)14 9(39%)

Under /Over

(30%)7 16(70%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(39%)9 14(61%)

Under /Over

(43%)10 13(57%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(30%)7 16(70%)

/Yes

(52%)12 11(48%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(43%)10 13(57%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Stoke City

Middlesbrough

Shots

Stoke City

Total shots

11.09 avg / game

Blocked

62 total

Avg. 3.26

Middlesbrough

Total shots

16.00 avg / game

Blocked

106 total

Avg. 5.58

Stoke City Pass Middlesbrough

Total passes

8782

Avg. 382 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

11872

Avg. 516 / game

Accurate

86%

Ball possession

56%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Stoke City

Played games

Middlesbrough

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.35

Clean sheets

0.35

4.87

112

Corners

140

6.09

21.30

490

Throw-ins

453

19.70

1.70

Offsides

2.22

2.39

GK saves

2.35

Stoke City

DISCIPLINARY

Middlesbrough

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.26

1.35

0.00

0.09

11.61

267

Fouls

207

9.00

14.48

333

Tackles

342

14.87

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How We Build the Stoke City vs Middlesbrough Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Stoke City vs Middlesbrough on 25 February 2025 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.

Stoke City vs Middlesbrough Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Stoke City's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Middlesbrough'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 Stoke City and Middlesbrough sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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