Doncaster vs Middlesbrough Prediction & Betting Tips | 25/08/2026

Doncaster vs Middlesbrough Prediction and Betting Tips | 25 August 2026

Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert

24 August 2026 • 13:57 UTC • 1 min read

Doncaster vs Middlesbrough Prediction and Betting Tips 25 August 2026

Doncaster will try to claim a major scalp when they take on Middlesbrough in the EFL Cup second round. The League One side head into the clash after a goalless draw with Barnsley, and they have struggled for goals at home lately, scoring just twice in their last five games at home. Ayinde, McCann and Hutchinson are all pushing for starts, while Francis Okoronkwo remains sidelined.

Middlesbrough, meanwhile, are aiming to make amends for a 2-1 defeat to Blackburn in the second round of the Championship. The Boro have struggled for consistency, winning just two of their last 10 matches, but they have the quality to make the difference against lower-league opposition. Joseph and McGree are pushing for starts, while Bangura and Conway remain in the recovery room. The visitors have also won six of their last 10 meetings with Doncaster.

As Middlesbrough side should have enough quality to progress, our main prediction leans toward Away Win, alongside Boro Over 1.5 and Over 2.5 goals total (seven of the last 10 H2H meetings produced at least three goals).

This EFL Cup match will be played on Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 19:30.

What is our Doncaster vs Middlesbrough prediction?

Our prediction for this match: Doncaster 1 - 2 Middlesbrough

Doncaster vs Middlesbrough Betting Tips

Correct Score: 1-2 @ 750 Odds
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -150 Odds
Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -550 Odds
Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -200 Odds
Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -163 Odds
Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -550 Odds
Anytime Goalscorer: David Strelec @ 120 Odds
First Goalscorer: David Strelec @ 450 Odds
Asian Handicap: Middlesbrough -0.5 @ -160 Odds
European Handicap: Doncaster +2 @ -225 Odds
Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
Double Chance: 12 @ -450 Odds
Draw No Bet: Middlesbrough to Win @ -400 Odds
Half Time/Full Time: Middlesbrough to Win/Middlesbrough to Win @ 150 Odds
Clean Sheet: Middlesbrough - No @ -225 Odds

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Doncaster Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	llwwldwdld	1.20
Home	lwldd	1.00
Away	lwwdl	1.40

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	30%	20%	40%
Average Goals Per Game	2.30	1.40	3.20
Scored	1.00	0.40	1.60
Conceded	1.30	1.00	1.60
BTTS	50%	20%	80%
Clean Sheets	20%	40%	0%
Failed to Score	40%	60%	20%
Expected Goals	1.43	1.10	1.75
Expected Goals Against	1.45	1.29	1.61

Middlesbrough Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	ddlldldwwl	1.00
Home	dldww	1.60
Away	dlldl	0.40

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	20%	40%	0%
Average Goals Per Game	2.70	2.80	2.60
Scored	1.20	1.40	1.00
Conceded	1.50	1.40	1.60
BTTS	70%	60%	80%
Clean Sheets	20%	40%	0%
Failed to Score	20%	20%	20%
Expected Goals	1.75	1.80	1.71
Expected Goals Against	1.31	0.96	1.58