Port Vale v Middlesbrough prediction and betting tips on December 19, 2023

Prediction on game Win Middlesbrough

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In the EFL Cup quarter-final, there will be a match between Port Vale and Middlesbrough. The match will take place at Vale Park Stadium on Tuesday, December 19. The game is scheduled to kick off at 20:45 Central European Time.

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Port Vale

The team sits in the middle of the table in the English League 1. After 20 played matches, Port Vale holds the 15th position in the table, comfortably distanced from the relegation zone. However, they have a considerable gap from the playoff zone, indicating that the club might not be contenders for promotion. In the EFL Cup, Port Vale has already overcome Fleetwood, Crewe, and Sutton. The upcoming opponent will be the strongest among all the previous ones, making it a challenging task to advance to the semi-finals.

Middlesbrough

After a poor start, Middlesbrough found their rhythm and settled in the middle of the Championship table. There's no doubt that the team will strive for a playoff spot, much like in the previous season. However, as of now, Boro sits in the 13th position, trailing by six points from the sixth position. In the EFL Cup, Middlesbrough defeated Bolton, Exeter, and Bradford in the previous rounds.

Interesting Match Facts and Head-to-Head History

• Port Vale scored a total of six goals in their last two matches.
• Middlesbrough has conceded in their last four games.
• Boro won the last three head-to-head meetings, although these occurred back in the 90s.

Prediction

The team from the Championship has better chances of reaching the quarter-finals. I suggest taking into account the bookmakers' opinion and betting on a Middlesbrough win.

Prediction on game Win Middlesbrough

Odds: 1.88

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4.92

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