Tournament: EFL Cup England
Venue: Riverside Stadium (Middlesbrough)
Date & Kick-off Time: August 27, 2024, 14:15
In the Round of 64 of the English League Cup, Middlesbrough hosts Stoke City on August 27, 2024. Both teams are looking to gain momentum early in the season, and while the League Cup might not be their primary focus, a win would be a morale boost for either side.
Key Stats and Trends
Middlesbrough:
- Recent Form: Middlesbrough has won six of their last nine matches, showing solid form.
- Cup Performance: They secured a 3-0 victory over Leeds in the previous round of the League Cup.
- First Half Performance: Middlesbrough wins the first half in 29% of their matches.
Stoke City:
- Recent Form: Stoke City has won nine of their last thirteen encounters, though they've been inconsistent recently.
- Cup Performance: They won 2-0 against Carlisle United in their last League Cup match.
- First Half Performance: Stoke City wins the first half in 22% of their matches.
Team Analysis
Middlesbrough: Under Michael Carrick, Middlesbrough has been striving for consistency. Despite missing out on promotion last season, they have started the current campaign with promise, particularly in cup competitions. New signings like Conway, Hamilton, and Morris have added depth to the squad, and they will be keen to keep their cup run alive with a home victory.
Stoke City: Stoke City has been frustratingly inconsistent, hovering near the lower end of the Championship last season. However, with additions like Gibson, Johanssen, and Gallagher, they aim to push higher up the table. Their form in the cup has been decent, but recent league results, particularly the heavy defeat to Watford, have highlighted their vulnerabilities.
Possible Starting Lineups
Middlesbrough (probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Dieng
- Defenders: Engel, Clarke, van den Berg, Ayling
- Midfielders: Hackney, Morris, Azaz, Jones, Burgzorg
- Forward: Latte Lath
Stoke City (probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Bachmann
- Defenders: Morris, Sierralta, Pollock
- Midfielders: Ngakia, Chakvetadze, Kayembe, Dele-Bashiru, Sissoko, Andrews
- Forward: Bayo
Head-to-Head Matches
Stoke City is unbeaten in their last four encounters with Middlesbrough, including two victories last season. However, Middlesbrough's current home form could be a decisive factor.
Free Prediction for the Match: Middlesbrough vs Stoke City
Given Middlesbrough's solid start to the season and their home advantage, they are likely to edge this encounter. We recommend betting on Middlesbrough to win in regular time with odds of 1.82.
Prediction: Middlesbrough to Win
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