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Stoke 1–2 Middlesbrough

England Championship on 21 January 2026. Middlesbrough won away from home, 2–1. Our pre-match analysis made Stoke the 42% favourite, so this one went against the model.

ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIP Wed 21 Jan · 21:00
Stoke
HOME
RESULT
1 - 2
Middlesbrough
AWAY
WIN PROBABILITY
Home
42%
Draw
21%
Away
37%
GOAL & WIN STATISTICS
Stoke
Last 5 Games
O2.5
20%
WIN%
60%
Last 10 Games
O2.5
30%
WIN%
40%
Last 15 Games
O2.5
47%
WIN%
40%
Middlesbrough
Last 5 Games
O2.5
60%
WIN%
40%
Last 10 Games
O2.5
60%
WIN%
50%
Last 15 Games
O2.5
60%
WIN%
47%
KEY SIGNALS
  • Stoke 3W in last 5
  • Balanced midfield battle expected
  • Stoke strong defense (≤0.8 GA last 5)
VERDICT
Goals on the cards — both attacks in form.
Stoke's strong recent home form gives them the advantage.
Confidence: 63%