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As Doncaster Rovers prepare to face Middlesbrough FC in the English League Cup on August 25, 2026, both teams bring contrasting recent forms into the matchup. Doncaster Rovers have struggled to find consistency, managing to win only 1 of their last 5 matches, indicating potential vulnerabilities in both defense and attack. In stark contrast, Middlesbrough FC enters this fixture having secured victories in 2 of their last 4 matches, showcasing a more stable performance that could give them the edge.
Middlesbrough’s tactical approach has emphasized solid defensive organization mixed with opportunistic attacks, allowing them to capitalize on the mistakes of their opponents. The bookmakers have indicated a clear favoritism towards the visiting side with odds of 1.6 for an away win, while Doncaster’s odds stand at 4.93, reflecting the challenge they face.
Given their recent performances and tactical styles, a narrow victory for Middlesbrough seems plausible, with a predicted final score of 0:1. However, in cup competitions, surprises are frequent, and Doncaster’s home advantage could prove significant in turning the tide. Fans and bettors alike will be keenly watching how this match unfolds.
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| Doncaster 19% |
Draw 22.5% |
Middlesbrough 58.5% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:2
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.00 | 4.10 | 1.62 | ||
| 4.92 | 4.07 | 1.60 | ||
| 5.40 | 4.35 | 1.55 | ||
| 5.05 | 4.33 | 1.65 | ||
| 4.80 | 3.95 | 1.57 | ||
| 4.84 | 4.11 | 1.61 | ||
| 5.00 | 4.30 | 1.65 |
Latest Results
| 15.08.26 Mansfield Town – Doncaster Rovers – 2:1 08.08.26 Stockport County – Doncaster Rovers – 1:2 penalties 01.08.26 Doncaster Rovers – Lincoln City – 0:1 29.07.26 Doncaster Rovers – Wolverhampton Wanderers – 0:2 25.07.26 Harrogate Town – Doncaster Rovers – 2:2 |
15.08.26 Middlesbrough FC – Lincoln City – 2:1 07.08.26 Middlesbrough FC – Wrexham AFC – 1:0 01.08.26 Middlesbrough FC – RCD Espanyol – 3:3 18.07.26 Celtic – Middlesbrough FC – 1:1 23.05.26 Hull City – Middlesbrough FC – 1:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 12.08.25 Middlesbrough FC – Doncaster Rovers – 0:4 27.07.24 Doncaster Rovers – Middlesbrough FC – 3:5 16.07.16 Doncaster Rovers – Middlesbrough FC – 0:2 25.07.15 Doncaster Rovers – Middlesbrough FC – 0:0 01.02.14 Doncaster Rovers – Middlesbrough FC – 0:0 |
Standings
Draw
Main
1/64-finals
| 1 | Bristol City | Walsall | 0 : 1 |
| 2 | Leyton Orient | Oxford Utd | 2 : 0 |
| 3 | Ipswich | Bye | |
| 4 | Leicester | Northampton | 1 : 0 |
| 5 | Cardiff | Swindon | 3 : 2 |
| 6 | Norwich | MK Dons | 4 : 1 |
| 7 | Wycombe | Stevenage | 1 : 2 |
| 8 | Bromley | Reading | 1 : 2 |
| 9 | Cambridge Utd | Barnet | 2 : 1 |
| 10 | QPR | Millwall | 1 : 2 |
| 11 | Swansea | Birmingham | 0 : 1 |
| 12 | Bye | Brentford | |
| 13 | Colchester | Southampton | 0 : 2 |
| 14 | West Ham | Portsmouth | 3 : 1 |
| 15 | Watford | Crawley | 1 : 0 |
| 16 | Bristol Rovers | Peterborough | 0 : 1 |
| 17 | Fulham | Bye | |
| 18 | AFC Wimbledon | Newport | 2 : 1 |
| 19 | Plymouth | Exeter | 2 : 0 |
| 20 | Bye | Coventry | |
| 21 | Chelsea | Bye | |
| 22 | Gillingham | Luton | 0 : 3 |
| 23 | Tottenham | Bye | |
| 24 | Cheltenham | Charlton | 1 : 3 |
| 25 | Newcastle | Bye | |
| 26 | Rotherham | West Brom | 1 : 4 |
| 27 | Burton | Blackburn | 1 : 2 |
| 28 | Mansfield | Sheffield Utd | 0 : 3 |
| 29 | Nottingham | Bye | |
| 30 | Bye | Leeds | |
| 31 | Stockport County | Doncaster | 1 : 2 |
| 32 | Middlesbrough | Wrexham | 1 : 0 |
| 33 | Barnsley | Wigan | 2 : 1 |
| 34 | Crewe | Accrington | 2 : 1 |
| 35 | Preston | Huddersfield | 2 : 1 |
| 36 | Bye | Everton | |
| 37 | Stoke | Oldham | 2 : 0 |
| 38 | Bye | Hull | |
| 39 | Sheffield Wed | Bolton | 1 : 0 |
| 40 | Wolves | Port Vale | 3 : 0 |
| 41 | Grimsby | Blackpool | 1 : 3 |
| 42 | Derby | Lincoln | 1 : 2 |
| 43 | Fleetwood | Chesterfield | 1 : 0 |
| 44 | Salford | Shrewsbury | 1 : 2 |
| 45 | Bradford City | Rochdale | 2 : 0 |
| 46 | Burnley | Notts County | 2 : 1 |
1/32-finals
| 1 | Walsall | Leyton Orient | |
| 2 | Ipswich | Leicester | |
| 3 | Cardiff | Norwich | |
| 4 | Stevenage | Reading | |
| 5 | Cambridge Utd | Millwall | |
| 6 | Birmingham | Brentford | |
| 7 | Southampton | West Ham | |
| 8 | Watford | Peterborough | |
| 9 | Fulham | AFC Wimbledon | |
| 10 | Plymouth | Coventry | |
| 11 | Chelsea | Luton | |
| 12 | Tottenham | Charlton | |
| 13 | Newcastle | West Brom | |
| 14 | Blackburn | Sheffield Utd | |
| 15 | Nottingham | Leeds | |
| 16 | Doncaster | Middlesbrough | |
| 17 | Barnsley | Crewe | |
| 18 | Preston | Everton | |
| 19 | Stoke | Hull | |
| 20 | Sheffield Wed | Wolves | |
| 21 | Blackpool | Lincoln | |
| 22 | Fleetwood | Shrewsbury | |
| 23 | Bradford City | Burnley |
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