Doncaster Rovers vs Middlesbrough predictions, Aug 25, 2026

English League Cup, on Tuesday,

Doncaster

Middlesbrough

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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
Bwin 5.00 4.10 1.62
bet_at_home 4.92 4.07 1.60
betsson 5.40 4.35 1.55
MarathonBet 5.05 4.33 1.65
WilliamHill 4.80 3.95 1.57
Pinnacle 4.84 4.11 1.61
Best for US Customers 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

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Doncaster won 1.
  • Doncaster is currently in poor form (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • In this match, Middlesbrough is a strong favorite.
  • In the last 7 head-to-head matches, Doncaster won 1 match, drew 2 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 7:11. (average 1:1.6).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Doncaster won 0 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 3:7. (average 0.8:1.8).

    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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