Middlesbrough vs Stoke City betting tips: Championship preview, predictions & odds

Recommended bets

[RECOMMENDED_BETS]

Middlesbrough to win and under 2.5 goals (13/5)

Middlesbrough are still very much alive in the race for the top six.

Boro returned to winning ways on Wednesday and they desperately need another win this weekend.

Although they do face a tough challenge on Saturday as they host an in-form Stoke City side.

Marcus Tavernier to score anytime (4/1)

He scored against Peterborough and then Cardiff.

On Wednesday, he netted a crucial goal in their 2-0 win over the Bluebirds.

Middlesbrough v Blackburn Rovers – Sky Bet Championship MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND – JANUARY 24: Middlesbrough’s Marcus Tavernier heads to the corner to take a corner kick during the Sky Bet Championship match between Middlesbrough and Blackburn Rovers at Riverside Stadium on January 24, 2021 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Alex Dodd – CameraSport via Getty Images)

Match preview: Middlesbrough vs Stoke City

Middlesbrough managed to hold their nerve and secure a crucial victory over Cardiff City.

Chris Wilder’s side defeated the Bluebirds 2-0 at home.

The win firmly keeps them in the hunt for a play-off spot.

Boro climbed into 7th place and moved to within two points of Sheffield United.

They also have a favourable run-in with Saturday’s home clash against Stoke and then a trip to strugglers Preston.

Fulham v Middlesbrough – Sky Bet Championship – Craven Cottage Middlesbrough’s Marc Bola celebrates with teammates after scoring his sides first goal during the Sky Bet Championship match at Craven Cottage, London. Picture date: Sunday August 8, 2021. (Photo by Kirsty O’Connor/PA Images via Getty Images)

Stoke City climb into Championship’s top half

Stoke City are making a strong push for a top-half finish.

The Potters have secured 5 wins from their last 7 matches.

Their last outing saw them secure a 1-0 win away at QPR.

Jacob Brown netted the only goal of the game for the visitors.

Michael O’Neill’s side are now up into 12th place.

Reading v Stoke City – Sky Bet Championship READING, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 07: Jacob Brown of Stoke City celebrates after scoring his team’s third goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Reading and Stoke City at Madejski Stadium on November 07, 2020 in Reading, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

– 101 Great Goals may earn commission from links on this page. Our content is always original. Note that all of our reviewers are compensated for contributing content to 101 Great Goals. Learn more.