Our Middlesbrough vs Doncaster Prediction: 1-1
Middlesbrough vs Doncaster in the England EFL Cup is scheduled for an 18:30 GMT kick-off on Tuesday August 12, 2025. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This Middlesbrough vs Doncaster prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Middlesbrough's Last Match – Middlesbrough vs Swansea
Middlesbrough will want to continue their winning form after a 1-0 England Championship victory over Swansea, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Middlesbrough controlled 54% of possession and managed 4 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Middlesbrough | 54% | 4 (2) | 0.33 | 42 |
 Swansea | 46% | 4 (1) | 0.08 | 40 |
Doncaster's Last Match – Mansfield vs Doncaster
Doncaster will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-1 England League 1 triumph against Mansfield on August 9. In that match, Doncaster recorded 60% possession and 2 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mansfield | 40% | 0 (3) | 0.33 | 44 |
 Doncaster | 60% | 0 (2) | 1.25 | 58 |
Middlesbrough vs Doncaster Stats
Key Stats
| Middlesbrough | Doncaster | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.76 | Attacking Strength | 0.63 |
| 1.6 | Defence Strength | 0.93 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 2.6 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 2.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Middlesbrough are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Doncaster average 2.7 scored and 0.6 conceded per game.
Middlesbrough 12-15
Doncaster 27-6
What are the odds for this match?
Middlesbrough to win: @1.9
Draw: @4
Doncaster to win: @3.5