Doncaster vs Middlesbrough Prediction, H2H & Stats

England: League Cup · Round of 64
Doncaster

Doncaster

LLWWW
Full time
1:3
HT 0 - 1
26' Robbie Gotts
34' K. Joseph
45+1' Myles Peart-Harris
46' Neto Borges
77' George Broadbent
78' W. Lankshear
87' J. Sarmiento
90' I. Hutchinson
Tuesday, 25 August 2026
Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster
E. Duckworth

Head to head

Last 6 meetings
6games
1Doncaster wins
2Draws
3Middlesbrough wins
3.3Goals per game
33%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
12 Aug 2025League Cup Middlesbrough 0 - 4 Doncaster
27 Jul 2024Friendlies Clubs Doncaster 3 - 5 Middlesbrough
01 Feb 2014Championship Doncaster 0 - 0 Middlesbrough
25 Oct 2013Championship Middlesbrough 4 - 0 Doncaster
17 Apr 2012Championship Middlesbrough 0 - 0 Doncaster
01 Nov 2011Championship Doncaster 1 - 3 Middlesbrough

Top scorers

League Cup
1 H. LeonardPeterborough 4goals 0assists 3apps
2 R. ClearyBarnsley 3goals 1assists 3apps
3 T. BarryEverton 3goals 1assists 2apps
4 V. CastellanosWest Ham 3goals 0assists 3apps
5 C. EvansFleetwood Town 3goals 0assists 3apps
6 D. WelbeckChelsea 3goals 0assists 2apps
7 R. ChristieBournemouth 3goals 0assists 1apps
8 Y. SalechCardiff 3goals 1assists 2apps
9 J. BowenWest Ham 2goals 1assists 3apps
10 J. Strand LarsenCrystal Palace 2goals 1assists 1apps

Recent form

3 W 2 D 4 L in the last 9
10 Oct 2026League One Doncaster 1 - 0 Burton Albion W
06 Oct 2026EFL Trophy Doncaster 1 - 0 Liverpool U21 W
19 Sep 2026League One Peterborough 0 - 2 Doncaster W
12 Sep 2026League One AFC Wimbledon 1 - 0 Doncaster L
08 Sep 2026EFL Trophy Doncaster 1 - 3 Huddersfield L
05 Sep 2026League One Doncaster 2 - 3 Plymouth L
01 Sep 2026League One Doncaster 1 - 1 Notts County D
29 Aug 2026League One Stevenage 2 - 2 Doncaster D
25 Aug 2026League Cup Doncaster 1 - 3 Middlesbrough L
6 W 3 D 1 L in the last 10
13 Oct 2026Championship Stoke City 2 - 3 Middlesbrough W
10 Oct 2026Championship Middlesbrough 1 - 0 Wolves W
19 Sep 2026Championship Birmingham 2 - 2 Middlesbrough D
15 Sep 2026Championship Middlesbrough 2 - 2 Millwall D
12 Sep 2026Championship Middlesbrough 4 - 3 Norwich W
08 Sep 2026League Cup Crystal Palace 3 - 0 Middlesbrough L
05 Sep 2026Championship QPR 0 - 1 Middlesbrough W
02 Sep 2026Championship Burnley 1 - 1 Middlesbrough D
29 Aug 2026Championship Middlesbrough 3 - 1 West Brom W
25 Aug 2026League Cup Doncaster 1 - 3 Middlesbrough W

Who wins? Three ways to read it

1 · X · 2
Goal model
Form & stats
Bookmaker odds
Doncaster Draw Middlesbrough
Value spotted: Doncaster win at 4.98 (model 60% vs market 19%)

Most likely scores

1-0 10%
1-1 10%
2-0 10%
2-1 10%
3-0 6.6%
3-1 6.6%

Expected goals: 2 Doncaster · 1 Middlesbrough

Goal lines

Over 1.5 goals80%
Over 2.5 goals58%
Over 3.5 goals35%
Both teams score55%

Team comparison

Form Attack Defence Goal model Head to head Goals Overall
50%
Form
50%
67%
Attack
33%
0%
Defence
100%
0%
Goal model
0%
38%
Head to head
62%
44%
Goals
56%
49%
Overall
50%

Season numbers

League Cup 2026

When the goals come

0
0-15'
0
0
16-30'
0
0
31-45'
0
1
46-60'
0
0
61-75'
1
0
76-90'
0
0
0-15'
0
0
16-30'
0
0
31-45'
0
1
46-60'
0
0
61-75'
0
0
76-90'
0
Doncaster Middlesbrough

Side by side

Doncaster Middlesbrough
1 Played 1
1 Won 1
0 Drawn 0
0 Lost 0
2 Goals scored per game 1
1 Goals conceded per game 0
0 / 2 Scored per game (home / away) 1 / 0
0 Clean sheets 1
0 Failed to score 0
1 Longest winning run 1
1-2 Biggest win 1-0
- Biggest defeat -
0/0 Penalties scored 0/0

Doncaster vs Middlesbrough: preview and prediction

Doncaster host Middlesbrough in the England League Cup (Round of 64) on Tuesday, 25th August 2026 at 19:30 at Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster.

Doncaster are in good shape, with 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 games (L-L-W-W-W). Middlesbrough are in good shape, with 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 games (W-D-D-W-W).

In the last 6 meetings, Doncaster won 1, Middlesbrough won 3 and 2 ended level. These games average 3.3 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% and over 2.5 goals in 67%.

Our goal model expects about 2 goals for Doncaster and 1 for Middlesbrough. It gives Doncaster the edge (60% home win, 21% draw, 18% away win), 58% for over 2.5 goals and 55% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 1-0.

Our pick was Under 3.5 at odds of 1.46.

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Football Analyst & Predictor · Rarabet

Doncaster vs Middlesbrough FAQs

What is the best prediction for Doncaster vs Middlesbrough?

Our top tip is Over/Under 3.5: Under 3.5 (1.46 odds).

Who will win Doncaster vs Middlesbrough?

Doncaster are favourites: our model gives Doncaster 60%, the draw 21% and Middlesbrough 18%.

Will both teams score?

Both teams scoring has a 55% chance in our model, and it happened in 33% of recent meetings.

How many goals are expected?

Our model expects 3 goals in total, with a 58% chance of over 2.5 goals.

When is Doncaster vs Middlesbrough?

Kick-off is on Tuesday, 25th August 2026 at 19:30 at Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster.

Who is the referee?

E. Duckworth is in charge of this game.