The League Cup sees Doncaster take on Middlesbrough on Tuesday 25 August, kicking off at 19:30 (WAT) at Eco-Power Stadium.
Form guide
Doncaster's last 5: DLDLL Most recently they drew with Barnsley 0–0 at home. At home they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.3 per game.
Middlesbrough's last 5: LWWDD Most recently they lost to Blackburn 1–2 away. On the road they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Middlesbrough arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.3 points a game against 0.5.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 0.7 for Doncaster and 1.8 for Middlesbrough. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 52%, both teams to score at 54%.
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 69% chance at odds of 1.50, above our fair price of 1.44, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Doncaster 0–1 Middlesbrough. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Doncaster17%fair 5.92 · @5.10
Draw18%fair 5.56 · @4.10
Middlesbrough65%fair 1.54 · @1.59
2.51Expected goals
0.72Doncaster xG
1.79Middlesbrough xG
54%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–115%
0–213%
1–110%
1–29%
0–08%
0–38%
From our goals model: Doncaster 0.7 – 1.8 Middlesbrough expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Middlesbrough to win✓
65%
1.54
1.59
Double chance
Middlesbrough or draw✓
83%
1.20
1.17
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
54%
1.84
1.67
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
75%
1.34
1.20
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
52%
1.92
1.62
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
69%
1.44
1.50
Half-time result
Middlesbrough ahead at half-time✓
44%
2.27
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Middlesbrough / FT Middlesbrough✓
39%
2.53
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1✗
15%
6.89
–
Form
Doncaster – last 6
DLDLLD
22 Aug
vs Barnsley
0–0
D
15 Aug
@ Mansfield Town
1–2
L
8 Aug
@ Stockport County
1–1
D
1 Aug
vs Lincoln
0–1
L
29 Jul
vs Wolves
0–2
L
25 Jul
@ Gainsborough Trinity
0–0
D
0.3Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Middlesbrough – last 6
LWWDDL
22 Aug
@ Blackburn
1–2
L
15 Aug
vs Lincoln
2–1
W
7 Aug
vs Wrexham
1–0
W
1 Aug
vs Espanyol
3–3
D
18 Jul
@ Celtic
1–1
D
23 May
@ Hull City
0–1
L
1.3Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Doncaster and Middlesbrough.
What is the prediction for Doncaster vs Middlesbrough?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win Doncaster vs Middlesbrough?
On our numbers Doncaster have a 17% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Middlesbrough 65%.
How many goals will there be in Doncaster vs Middlesbrough?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Doncaster vs Middlesbrough?
Our predicted score is Doncaster 0–1 Middlesbrough, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Doncaster vs Middlesbrough?
Doncaster vs Middlesbrough (League Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 19:30 (West Africa Time) at Eco-Power Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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