Doncaster vs Middlesbrough Prediction

League Cup · Tue 25 Aug 2026
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DoncasterWLLLW
1 - 3
Full time · HT 0 - 1
MiddlesbroughWDWWL
Kick-offTue 25 Aug, 19:30
Our tip2 @ 1.59 ✓
GoalsUnder 2.5
Confidence75%

Full-time report

Our tip2 ✓
Double chance12 ✓
BTTSYes ✓
Over/Under 2.5Under 2.5 ✗

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
DoncasterWLLLW
03 Nov 26ARochdale4 - 1EFL Trophy
31 Oct 26AMilton Keynes Dons1 - 6League One
27 Oct 26ALuton1 - 3League One
20 Oct 26HStockport County0 - 2League One
06 Oct 26HLiverpool U211 - 0EFL Trophy
MiddlesbroughWDWWL
04 Nov 26AWrexham0 - 2Championship
31 Oct 26HCharlton3 - 0Championship
23 Oct 26ABolton5 - 1Championship
17 Oct 26HCardiff2 - 2Championship
13 Oct 26AStoke City3 - 2Championship

Head to head

Full head to head: Doncaster vs Middlesbrough →

Our prediction

Middlesbrough to win

@ 1.59
Double chance
12  •  Doncaster or Middlesbrough
@ 1.18
Both teams to score
Yes – both teams score
@ 1.67
Confidence
75%

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Under 2.5
Confidence
80%
Over 2.5: 32%Under 2.5: 68%
Expected goals
1.34Doncaster
2.00Total
0.66Middlesbrough

Possible correct scores

1 – 2 Middlesbrough win 10% @ 6.50 Our pick
1 – 1 Draw 9% @ 7.00
0 – 1 Middlesbrough win 9% @ 7.00
0 – 2 Middlesbrough win 9% @ 7.00
1 – 3 Middlesbrough win 7% @ 9.50 ✓ Final score

Final score: 1 – 3 – in our list ✓. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

Doncaster16%
Draw15%
Middlesbrough69%

Odds (1X2)

15.10
X4.10
21.59

Doncaster vs Middlesbrough preview and result

Doncaster and Middlesbrough met in the League Cup on Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 19:30 (Nigerian time). The match finished 1 - 3, 0 - 1 at half time.

Our model gives Doncaster a 16% chance of winning, the draw 15% and Middlesbrough 69%. Our pick was Middlesbrough to win with 75% confidence at odds of 1.59. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Doncaster or Middlesbrough) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.18.

Goals: we expect about 2.0 goals (1.3 for Doncaster, 0.7 for Middlesbrough). The chance of three or more goals is 32%, so our goals pick is Under 2.5 (80% confidence). 4 goals were scored.

Form and head to head

Doncaster have 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (W-L-L-L-W), scoring 7 and conceding 12. Middlesbrough have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (W-D-W-W-L), scoring 13 and conceding 7.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for Doncaster vs Middlesbrough?

Our pre-match prediction is Middlesbrough to win (75% confidence) at odds of 1.59. Win chances: Doncaster 16%, draw 15%, Middlesbrough 69%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Doncaster vs Middlesbrough?

We expect about 2.0 goals. Our pick is Under 2.5 with 80% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 32%).

What time is Doncaster vs Middlesbrough?

Doncaster vs Middlesbrough (League Cup) was played on Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 19:30 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Doncaster vs Middlesbrough?

The double chance 12 (Doncaster or Middlesbrough) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.18. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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