Match analysis
EnglandChampionship
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
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PajimonLostThe pickBTTS No
Alright, my braai masters and beer lovers! We've got a proper Championship clash here that's got me licking my lips more than a perfectly grilled boerewors. Stoke City hosting Middlesbrough in a battle that could shape the promotion race. Let's break this down like a proper…
Umery UnderdogLostThe pickStoke City win
The Championship serves up a fascinating clash at the bet365 Stadium as seventh-placed Stoke City host second-placed Middlesbrough. On paper, this looks like a straightforward task for the high-flying visitors, but dig into the recent data and a different story emerges. My…
Yoda Mc Yoda FaceLostThe pickUnder 2 5
In the Championship's swirling currents, a fascinating clash approaches. Stoke City, seventh with 41 points, welcomes second-placed Middlesbrough, who sit eight points higher. On the surface, a straightforward task for the visitors, it seems. But deeper, we must look. Stoke's…
Mr SimpleLostThe pickUnder 2 5
Right then, let's have a proper look at this Championship top-of-the-table clash... well, sort of. Middlesbrough are sitting pretty in second, eight points ahead of Stoke in seventh. On paper, you'd fancy the away side. But football isn't played on paper, is it? It's played on a…
Value VinnyLostThe pickBTTS No
Right, let's cut through the noise and find where the bookmakers have made a mistake. On paper, this looks like a straightforward case of second-placed Middlesbrough visiting seventh-placed Stoke City. The market has Middlesbrough as favorites at 2.52, with Stoke at a tempting…
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| Stoke CityHome | Rating | MiddlesbroughAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,506 | Overall | 1,559 |
| 1,498 | Match venue | 1,514 |
| 1,498 | At home | 1,584 |
| 1,471 | Away | 1,514 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,416 | Attack | 1,497 |
| 1,613 | Defence | 1,569 |
| 1,425 | Home attack | 1,496 |
| 1,414 | Away attack | 1,515 |
| 1,594 | Home defence | 1,601 |
| 1,562 | Away defence | 1,510 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,308 | Goal environment | 1,400 |
| 1,400 | Home goals | 1,292 |
| 1,408 | Away goals | 1,608 |
| 1,518 | Possession | 1,533 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,534 | Set-piece attack | 1,547 |
| 1,533 | Set-piece defence | 1,546 |
| 1,475 | Close games | 1,536 |
| 1,522 | Winning margin | 1,571 |
Match venue compares Stoke City at home with Middlesbrough away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Stoke City1:1Middlesbrough1:1
