Doncaster vs Middlesbrough Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Aug 2026
Doncaster vs Middlesbrough Predictions
In order for our Doncaster +1 bet to land at odds of -120, we need the underdogs to win or draw against Middlesbrough. However, a defeat by one goal would be enough to get our Asian Handicap stake returned.
Dive into our Doncaster vs Middlesbrough betting breakdown for the complete analysis of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction and bet builder tips.
Doncaster vs Middlesbrough Preview
League One outfit Doncaster host Championship side Middlesbrough in the second round of the EFL Cup at Eco-Power Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Tuesday 25 August.
Doncaster Rovers drew their last game 0-0 at home, with the action taking place at Eco-Power Stadium against Barnsley in League One.
Middlesbrough lost their previous game. Away from home, they suffered a 2-1 Championship defeat against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park. The Teesside side had three shots on goal and enjoyed 71% possession, while Jeremy Sarmiento was on the scoresheet.
In the last round of the EFL Cup, Doncaster were away to Stockport County and won on penalties (1-1 AET), with Middlesbrough landing a 1-0 home win over Wrexham.
Doncaster Overcame Boro in Last Meeting
It was Doncaster who came out on top when they last played Middlesbrough. At Riverside Stadium, a 4-0 away win was recorded.
| League One | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 |  Doncaster |
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1:2 | 1 |
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 |  Middlesbrough |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3:3 | 3 |
Main Match Prediction
Doncaster are worth chancing on the Asian Handicap with a +1 goal start at odds of -120. We think that the home team will keep the scoreline close in this EFL Cup match and have an outside chance of winning.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league and EFL Cup matches):
The first port of call is to check out the injury and suspension news for each side and then scroll through the form guide. We take this information and apply it to the latest available stats to come up with a verdict.
Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 54.6% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Middlesbrough
There are odds of +540 that the two teams play out a 1-1 scoreline. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.
Bet Builder Tips
We’ve got a bet builder with three options: Doncaster with the +1 Asian Handicap, less than three goals to be registered merged with both teams to find the net.
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Doncaster vs Middlesbrough Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Middlesbrough are available at -179 to come away with a triumph in this EFL Cup clash, meaning a 64% likelihood of winning according to the published betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Doncaster Rovers are trading at +440.
The Half-Time Result market means that your bet will always be settled at the interval. Middlesbrough are +104, while Doncaster are alternatively priced at +390 and the draw is +150.
The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -154.
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Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.
Doncaster Stats
Middlesbrough Stats
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
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Doncaster vs Middlesbrough Lineups & Team News
Always review the Doncaster vs Middlesbrough team news before locking in your bets. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed EFL Cup lineups along with the latest injury developments.
Previous Doncaster Lineups
Previous Middlesbrough Lineups
Doncaster Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Grant McCann
Middlesbrough Player Stats & Squad
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 6 |
| 2 | Huddersfield | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:1 | 4 |
| 3 | Luton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6:5 | 4 |
| 4 | Oxford | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 5 | Cambridge | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 6 | Blackpool | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 7 | Burton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 8 | Bromley | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
| 9 | Stockport | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | 3 |
| 10 | Leyton Orient | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 11 | Mansfield | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 12 | Sheffield Wed | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 13 | Peterborough | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 14 | MK Dons | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3:3 | 2 |
| 15 | Notts County | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3:3 | 2 |
| 16 | Wycombe | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 2 |
| 17 | Reading | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | 1 |
| 18 | Leicester | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
| 19 | Stevenage | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
| 20 | Doncaster | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:2 | 1 |
| 21 | Barnsley | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:1 | 1 |
| 22 | Plymouth | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:4 | 1 |
| 23 | Wimbledon | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:3 | 1 |
| 24 | Wigan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Bradford | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 3 | Cambridge | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 4 | Mansfield | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 5 | Peterborough | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 6 | Luton | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 7 | Oxford | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 8 | Blackpool | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 9 | Burton | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 10 | Bromley | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 11 | MK Dons | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 12 | Notts County | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 13 | Wycombe | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 14 | Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 15 | Wimbledon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 16 | Reading | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | 0 |
| 17 | Stockport | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 18 | Leyton Orient | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 19 | Leicester | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 20 | Stevenage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 21 | Sheffield Wed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 22 | Barnsley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 23 | Plymouth | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 24 | Wigan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Millwall | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 6 |
| 2 | West Brom | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:2 | 6 |
| 3 | Charlton | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5:3 | 4 |
| 5 | QPR | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 4 |
| 6 | Blackburn | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 7 | Watford | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 8 | Swansea | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
| 9 | Bolton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
| 10 | Portsmouth | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:4 | 3 |
| 11 | Middlesbrough | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 12 | Cardiff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3:3 | 2 |
| 13 | Wrexham | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 2 |
| 14 | Birmingham | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 2 |
| 15 | Sheffield Utd | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0:0 | 2 |
| 16 | West Ham | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | 1 |
| 17 | Derby | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | 1 |
| 18 | Burnley | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:5 | 1 |
| 19 | Bristol City | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:4 | 1 |
| 20 | Lincoln | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | 0 |
| 21 | Preston | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | 0 |
| 22 | Stoke | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | 0 |
| 23 | Norwich | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | 0 |
| 24 | Southampton | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | -1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Millwall | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 2 | West Brom | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 3 | Southampton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 4 | Charlton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 5 | Blackburn | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 6 | Watford | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 7 | Bolton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 8 | Middlesbrough | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 9 | Wolverhampton | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 11 | Derby | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 12 | Burnley | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 13 | Cardiff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 14 | Wrexham | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 15 | QPR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 16 | Swansea | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 17 | Sheffield Utd | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 18 | West Ham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 19 | Stoke | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 20 | Norwich | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 21 | Portsmouth | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 22 | Lincoln | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 23 | Preston | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 24 | Bristol City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
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