Stoke City
Middlesbrough
21 Jan. 22:00
AI-Modelled Form (Last 6 Fixtures):
- Stoke City have mixed results with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses. They beat Norwich (2-0) and Swansea (2-1) but lost to Sheffield United (1-2) and Watford (0-1), showing inconsistency.
- Middlesbrough show volatility with 2 wins and 4 losses. Their 4-0 thrashing of Southampton and 3-1 win over QPR contrast sharply with defeats to Derby (0-1), Hull (0-1), and Bristol City (0-2).
- Both teams are inconsistent, but Stoke's home advantage and recent wins suggest they'll edge this match. Middlesbrough's defensive issues away from home will be exploited by Stoke's attacking options.