Stoke City vs Middlesbrough prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – February 25, 2025
In the 31st round of the English Championship, Stoke City will face Middlesbrough. The match will take place on Tuesday, February 25th, with a scheduled kickoff at 20:45 Central European Time. I am suggesting a bet on the winner of this game.
Match Preview
Stoke City has been struggling in the Championship for a long time. The team does not impress with its performance and does not seem to be a serious contender for promotion, typically settling for mid-table positions.
This season is no exception: Stoke is currently in 19th place, with just a 5-point cushion over the relegation zone. The proximity to the drop zone should motivate the team, which has been trying to regain stability in recent matches.
Middlesbrough has been fighting for a top-6 spot in recent seasons and aims to return to the Premier League. However, the team often falters and faces constant problems.
Since the beginning of 2025, Michael Carrick's side has experienced a significant downturn. Boro has not won in recent matches and is now 7 points behind the 6th place. The team urgently needs to start winning if it hopes to stay in the promotion race.
Match Facts
- Stoke is unbeaten at home in their last five matches.
- Middlesbrough has lost their last five games.
- Stoke averages 1.4 goals per game at home, while Middlesbrough scores 1 goal per game away.
Probable Lineups
- Stoke City: Johansson, Chamadeu, Phillips, Rose, Stevens, Baker, Pearson, Seko, Moran, Pe, Kumas.
- Middlesbrough: Travers, van den Berg, Dijksteel, Fry, Neto Borges, Whittaker, Morris, Hackney, Burgzorg, Conway, Iheanacho.
Head-to-Head
Middlesbrough has not beaten Stoke City at their home ground since 2020.
Prediction
The hosts are in better form, although they lack consistency. I believe Stoke City will capitalize on their opponent's struggles and will not lose this match.
