Middlesbrough vs Doncaster Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Aug 2025

EFL Cup Betting Preview: Middlesbrough vs Doncaster

Middlesbrough host Doncaster in this EFL Cup match at Riverside Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Tuesday 12 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

There’s every chance that Middlesbrough can get the upper hand over Doncaster and we’ll therefore back the hosts when it comes to Full-Time Result. The odds of -112 look too good to resist.

Middlesbrough won their last game 1-0 and that was in the Championship. This was recorded at Riverside Stadium at home to Swansea City. The Boro managed three shots on target and had 53% possession, with Dael Fry netting the winner early in the second half.

Doncaster Rovers won their previous game by a 2-1 League One scoreline. It was away from home against Mansfield Town at One Call Stadium.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Middlesbrough	43	20	13	10	64	44	20	64:44	73

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
14	Doncaster	43	16	8	19	46	65	-19	46:65	56

Confirmed Lineups

Middlesbrough confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Tom Glover (GK), Luke Ayling, Alfie Jones, Neto Borges, Callum Brittain, Abdoulaye Kante, Law McCabe, George McCormick, Morgan Whittaker, Delano Burgzorg, Tommy Conway.

Doncaster confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Ian Lawlor (GK), Tom Nixon, Jay McGrath, Sean Grehan, Jack Senior, Ben Close, Robbie Gotts, Jordan Gibson, Joe Sbarra, Damola Ajayi, Billy Sharp.

Middlesbrough vs Doncaster Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Middlesbrough vs Doncaster betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, top player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

We can back Middlesbrough at -112 to claim a EFL Cup victory and this looks like a standout price. The betting sites give us the chance to grab a slice of value for this selection.

Sportsgambler.com has plenty of EFL Cup insights and that includes getting the team news immediately. The recent form will also help deliver our expert football predictions and we ensure that the most relevant stats are used to good effect.

Key Middlesbrough vs Doncaster EFL Cup & league stats:

• Middlesbrough have won 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• Middlesbrough have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.

According to the odds, there’s a 52.9% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our experts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

If you’re expecting Middlesbrough to win but also think they’ll keep a clean sheet, then it stands to reason to back the bigger odds on the Result + Both Teams to Score No market.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Middlesbrough 2 - 1 Doncaster

A 2-1 win in favor of Middlesbrough can be backed at odds of +650. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Finn Azaz to Score +290

Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough) has racked up two goals in his past four matches. There are odds of +290 on offer for this Anytime Goalscorer bet and we think this is an attractive wager for the player to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Finn Azaz Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+270

First

+600

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Middlesbrough vs Doncaster 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.

At betting odds of -127, the bookies make Middlesbrough probable winners and there’s a 56% likelihood that the favourites triumph in this EFL Cup encounter. If you want to wager on the underdog, Doncaster Rovers have been priced up at +310.

If Middlesbrough at -0.75 beat Doncaster by one goal, then you get a win with half your stake and the other half refunded. A victory by 2+ goals means a full payout at Asian Handicap odds of -109.

The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. The Yes pick in the Both Teams to Score market is considered to be the most likely result and it’s trading at -147.

The leading betting sites provide a quality service including hundreds of markets being created for every EFL Cup match. It’s great for football bettors to choose from so many options.

Full-Time Result

1

-127

X

+300

2

+310

Half-Time Result

1

+128

X

+133

2

+320

Double Chance

1X

-455

12

-435

X2

-100

Draw No Bet

1

-294

2

+190

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-109

2 Hcp +0.75

-132

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+108

Over 2.5

-141

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-147

No

+108

The First Goalscorer favourite is Tommy Conway at +475, with similar odds available for this player to register the last goal.

Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)

First

+170

Anytime

+475

Billy Sharp (Doncaster)

First

+245

Anytime

+650

Marcus Forss (Middlesbrough)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough)

First

+270

Anytime

+600

Micah Hamilton (Middlesbrough)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Joe Ironside (Doncaster)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough)

First

+340

Anytime

+800

Luke Molyneux (Doncaster)

First

+390

Anytime

+950

Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough)

First

+480

Anytime

+1100

Jordan Gibson (Doncaster)

First

+510

Anytime

+1200

Harry Clifton (Doncaster)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Joe Sbarra (Doncaster)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Owen Bailey (Doncaster)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Middlesbrough Stats

Doncaster Stats

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 2 wins have been recorded in the previous 2 matches.
• 1 wins have been recorded in the previous 1 away matches.

Goals

• An average of 0.80 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 1.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.50 conceded in the previous 2 matches
• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 1 away matches
• An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 2 matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 1 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 2 matches
• BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 1 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 2 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 1 away matches

Middlesbrough vs Doncaster Lineups & Team News

Always review the Middlesbrough vs Doncaster team news before locking in your bets. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed EFL Cup lineups along with the latest injury developments.

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