Result
1:2
21/01/2026 at 15:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
- Championship - Round 28
- Referee: Herczeg A. (Eng)
- Where to Watch on TV:
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Africa | DStv Now, SupeSport ESPN 1 |
Albania | SuperSport 3 |
Argentina | Disney+, FOX Sports 2, FOX Sports |
Asia | beIN Connect MENA, beIN Sports MENA 9, beIN Sports MENA English 2, TOD |
Australia | beIN Connect, beIN Sports 3 |
Austria | Sky Go Austria, Sky Sport Austria Premier League, Sky Sport Austria Top Event |
Brazil | Disney+ |
Bulgaria | Diema Sport 2, Play Diema Xtra |
Canada | DAZN Canada |
Chile | Disney+ |
Colombia | Disney+ |
Denmark | Viaplay |
Finland | Viaplay 2 Urheilu, Viaplay |
France | beIN Connect, beIN Sports MAX 4, Free |
Germany | Sky Go Germany, Sky Sport Premier League, Sky Sport Top Event, WOW |
Greece | COSMOTE Sport 4 |
Haiti | Tele Haiti |
Hungary | Match 4, Net4+ |
Iceland | Viaplay |
India | FanCode, FanCode |
Ireland | NOW |
Israel | Sport 2 |
Japan | DAZN Japan |
Kenya | Gotv |
Malaysia | Astro Football, Astro Go, Sooka |
Malta | TSN Malta 1, TSN Malta 8 |
Mexico | Disney+, ESPN 2 |
Netherlands | Viaplay |
Nigeria | SupeSport ESPN 1 |
North-central-america | Disney+ Caribbean, ESPN Caribbean |
Norway | TV2 Play, Viaplay, V Sport 1 |
Peru | Disney+ |
Portugal | Sport TV2 |
Serbia | Arena Sport 9 |
Singapore | mio Sports 1 |
Slovenia | Arena Sport 1 Premium |
South-africa | SupeSport ESPN |
Sweden | Viaplay |
Switzerland | Sky Sport Premier League, Sky Sport Top Event |
Turkey | Exxen |
Ukraine | Kyivstar TV, Setanta Sports |
United-kingdom | NOW TV, Sky Go Extra, Sky Go, Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports UHD |
Uruguay | Disney+ |
Usa | Paramount+ |
Venezuela | Disney+ |
Match Stats
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| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 0.81 | 1.22 |
| Ball possession |
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| 40% | 60% |
| Total shots |
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| 10 | 16 |
| Shots on target |
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| 4 | 7 |
| Big chances |
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| 2 | 2 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 5 | 4 |
| Passes |
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| 77% (256/332) | 84% (416/497) |
| Yellow cards |
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| 3 | 1 |
| Red cards |
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| 1 | 0 |
| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 0.81 | 1.22 |
| xG on target (xGOT) |
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| 0.64 | 2.23 |
| Total shots |
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| 10 | 16 |
| Shots on target |
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| 4 | 7 |
| Shots off target |
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| 4 | 4 |
| Blocked shots |
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| 2 | 5 |
| Shots inside the box |
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| 7 | 8 |
| Shots outside the box |
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| 3 | 8 |
| Hit the woodwork |
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| 1 | 0 |
| Big chances |
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| 2 | 2 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 5 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box |
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| 16 | 24 |
| Accurate through passes |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Offsides |
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| 2 | 4 |
| Free kicks |
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| 10 | 11 |
| Passes |
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| 77% (256/332) | 84% (416/497) |
| Long passes |
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| 47% (27/58) | 36% (14/39) |
| Passes in final third |
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| 54% (42/78) | 72% (93/130) |
| Crosses |
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| 15% (2/13) | 29% (4/14) |
| Expected assists (xA) |
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| 0.37 | 0.96 |
| Throw ins |
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| 20 | 20 |
| Fouls |
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| 11 | 10 |
| Tackles |
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| 69% (11/16) | 60% (12/20) |
| Duels won |
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| 45 | 49 |
| Clearances |
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| 21 | 15 |
| Interceptions |
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| 9 | 5 |
| Errors leading to shot |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Errors leading to goal |
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| 0 | 1 |
| Goalkeeper saves |
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| 5 | 3 |
| xGOT faced |
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| 2.23 | 0.64 |
| Goals prevented |
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| 0.23 | -0.36 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Half (1 - 0)
- 15', 1 - 0, Rigo T. ⚽, Cisse L. (A),
- 45+2', Lawal B. 🟨,
- 2nd Half (0 - 2)
- 46', Gilbert A. ↓, Burgzorg D. ↑,
- 46', Silvera S. ↓, Castledine L. ↑,
- 48', 1 - 1, Browne A. ⚽, Whittaker M. (A),
- 52', Ayling L. 🟨,
- 59', 1 - 2, Conway T. ⚽, Browne A. (A),
- 66', Pearson B. 🟨,
- 67', Manhoef M. ↓, Seko T. ↑,
- 75', Pearson B. ↓, Bocat E. ↑,
- 77', Lawal B. 🟨,
- 79', Whittaker M. ↓, Nypan S. ↑,
- 90+2', Conway T. ↓, Fry D. ↑,
Chances of winning
Stoke City 33.3% | Draw 28.5% | Middlesbrough 38.2% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Stoke City has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.7%)Middlesbrough has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.2%)ML Model estimates a lower probability for Stoke City than the current prediction. (-0.9%)ML Model estimates a higher probability for Middlesbrough than the current prediction. (+0.4%)
Stoke City - Middlesbrough Odds
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1 |
X |
2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now (Initially) |
2.83 ↓ (2.9) |
3.29 ↑ (3.26) |
2.46 (2.46) |
6.3% (5.8%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 2.25
What is the prediction for Stoke City - Middlesbrough?
Users Predictions:
25 users predict this event. Stoke will win (votes: 9 - 36%). Middlesbrough will win (votes: 12 - 48%). It will Tie (votes: 4 - 16%).
Confidence interval (95%) for Middlesbrough: 28.4% – 67.6%.Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:- O/U 1, 2nd Half - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
- AH 0 - Middlesbrough (1.77) (votes: 4 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
- AH +0.5 - Middlesbrough (2.42) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
- O/U 2.5 - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
- BTTS - yes (votes: 2 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
- AH +0.25 - Stoke (1.70) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
- AH -0.75 - Middlesbrough (1.29) (votes: 2 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
- AH -0.5 - Middlesbrough (1.43) (votes: 2 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
- AH -0.25 - Middlesbrough (1.54) (votes: 2 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
- O/U 1.5 - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): Stoke City will win (5 of 5 users predict this - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 17 high ROI users predict this event. Stoke (votes: 6 - 35.3%). Middlesbrough (votes: 11 - 64.7%). The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
Preview Facts
- The most interesting match of the day — two teams from the very top of the table will face off (ranked 7 and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ Championship (Play Offs: Semi~finals)).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Stoke won 2.
- Stoke is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 3 wins).
- Middlesbrough's form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
- Middlesbrough is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
- There will not play in Stoke: Baker L.
(Ankle Injury)
Bozenik R.
(Shoulder Injury)
Johansson V.
(Shoulder Injury)
Tchamadeu J.
(Injury)
- There will not play in Middlesbrough: Bangura A.
(Injury)
Brittain C.
(Inactive)
Edmundson G.
(Injury)
Jones A.
(Injury)
Lenihan D.
(Achilles Tendon Injury)
McGree R.
(Injury)
Sene M. K.
(Inactive)
Strelec D.
(Inactive)
- There are questionable in Stoke: Cresswell A.
(Injury)
Mubama D.
(Injury)
- In the last 18 head-to-head matches, Stoke won 5 matches, drew 6 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 19:20. (average 1.1:1.1).
- Including home matches between the teams, Stoke won 3 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 8:7. (average 1:0.9).
How many head-to-head matches has Stoke City won against Middlesbrough?
Stoke City has won 3 of their last 7 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Middlesbrough won against Stoke City?
Middlesbrough has won 2 of their last 7 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Stoke City - Middlesbrough were as follows:
30.09.2025
Middlesbrough
-
Stoke City
0:0
25.02.2025
Stoke City
-
Middlesbrough
1:3
28.09.2024
Middlesbrough
-
Stoke City
2:0
27.08.2024
Middlesbrough
-
Stoke City
0:5
02.03.2024
Stoke City
-
Middlesbrough
2:0
Latest results of Stoke City
Latest results of Middlesbrough
English League Championship Table
2025/26 | | Pl | W | D | L | | Diff | Pts |
| 1 | Coventry | 39 | 24 | 8 | 7 | 81:40 | 41 | 80 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 39 | 20 | 11 | 8 | 59:37 | 22 | 71 |
| 3 | Ipswich | 38 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 67:39 | 28 | 69 |
| 4 | Millwall | 39 | 20 | 9 | 10 | 53:44 | 9 | 69 |
| 5 | Hull | 39 | 20 | 6 | 13 | 62:57 | 5 | 66 |
| 6 | Southampton | 39 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 63:48 | 15 | 63 |
| 7 | Wrexham | 39 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 60:51 | 9 | 63 |
| 8 | Derby | 39 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 56:48 | 8 | 60 |
| 9 | Watford | 39 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 50:46 | 4 | 56 |
| 10 | Norwich | 39 | 16 | 6 | 17 | 52:46 | 6 | 54 |
| 11 | Birmingham | 39 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 48:49 | -1 | 53 |
| 12 | QPR | 39 | 15 | 8 | 16 | 55:61 | -6 | 53 |
| 13 | Preston | 39 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 45:49 | -4 | 52 |
| 14 | Swansea | 39 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 44:49 | -5 | 52 |
| 15 | Stoke | 39 | 14 | 9 | 16 | 46:43 | 3 | 51 |
| 16 | Bristol City | 39 | 14 | 9 | 16 | 49:50 | -1 | 51 |
| 17 | Sheffield Utd | 39 | 15 | 5 | 19 | 54:54 | 0 | 50 |
| 18 | Charlton | 39 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 36:46 | -10 | 48 |
| 19 | Blackburn | 39 | 11 | 10 | 18 | 36:49 | -13 | 43 |
| 20 | West Brom | 39 | 11 | 10 | 18 | 40:54 | -14 | 43 |
| 21 | Portsmouth | 38 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 37:54 | -17 | 40 |
| 22 | Leicester | 39 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 51:60 | -9 | 39 |
| 23 | Oxford Utd | 39 | 9 | 12 | 18 | 36:51 | -15 | 39 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed ✔ | 39 | 1 | 9 | 29 | 24:79 | -55 | -6 |
Promotion ~ Premier League
Promotion ~ Championship (Play Offs: Semi~finals)
Relegation ~ League One
Clinched Spots for Teams
Sheffield Wed is Relegated to League One