The EFL Cup clash between Middlesbrough and Stoke City on August 27, 2024, promises to be an exciting encounter. Both teams have shown glimpses of their potential this season and will be eager to make a statement in this early-round cup tie.
Today’s Match of the EFL Cup 2024-25 is between Middlesbrough and Stoke City. Both teams will face each other at the EFL Cup 2024-25 Today Match on August 27th, 2024, at Riverside Stadium.
This article will delve into the match preview, provide expert predictions, analyze the odds, and lineups for this EFL Cup showdown.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City Prediction
The “Smoggies” had a disappointing season last year, with high expectations for Michael Carrick’s first full season as head coach falling short. There were hopes for a direct promotion push to the Premier League, but despite a promising cup run, the team finished in eighth place in the Championship. On the other hand, the “Potters” displayed frustrating consistency, finishing as low as seventeenth, narrowly avoiding relegation from the Championship.
Both managers, Carrick and Schumacher, kept their jobs. Middlesbrough made some notable signings, bringing in Conway, Hamilton, and Morris for a significant sum. Stoke also bolstered their squad by signing Gibson, Johanssen, Boka, and Gallagher, and securing Kumas and Moran on loan for minimal fees.
The “Smoggies” started the new season strongly with clean-sheet victories—1-0 against Swansea in the Championship and 3-0 against Leeds in the League Cup. However, they faltered against Derby County, unable to respond to an early goal by Jackson, and later drew 2-2 with Portsmouth. Similarly, the “Potters” began with a 1-0 win over Coventry in the Championship and a 2-0 cup victory against Carlisle United, but they were subsequently thrashed by Watford and narrowly lost 1-2 to West Bromwich Albion.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City odds
The betting odds for the EFL Cup match between Middlesbrough and Stoke City have been set, with Middlesbrough as the 1.80 favorites, giving them a 56% chance of winning. Stoke City, on the other hand, are seen as the underdogs with odds of 4.20.
The Over 2.5 Goals market is currently favored, suggesting a higher-scoring game. If you believe both teams will find the net, the BTTS (Both Teams to Score) Yes option is available at 1.67.
In the Draw No Bet market, you can back Middlesbrough at 1.36, meaning your stake is refunded if the match ends in a draw. Stoke City are priced at 3.00 to win the game outright.
Middlesbrough vs. Stoke City Match Info
- League: EFL Cup 2024-25
- MATCH: Middlesbrough vs. Stoke City
- DATE: 27th August 2024
- VENUE: Riverside Stadium
- TIME: 18:15 (UK)
Probable starting lineups
Middlesbrough (probable lineup): Dieng – Engel, Clarke, van den Berg, Ayling – Hackney, Morris, Azaz, Jones, Burgzorg – Latte Lath
Stoke City (probable lineup): Bachmann – Morris, Sierralta, Pollock – Ngakia, Chakvetadze, Kayembe, Dele-Bashiru, Sissoko, Andrews – Bayo
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FAQs
27th August 2024 at 18:15 (UK)
Riverside Stadium
Tickets are available on the Home Side Club website.
18:15 (UK)
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