Middlesbrough v Stoke Betting Tips [19 April 2019]

Under 2.5 Goals

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The match

After picking up two successive wins to stop their losing rut, Middlesbrough (seventh, 64 points) will look to keep up the pressure on top-six when they host Stoke City (16th, 52 points). The hosts have won 1-0 over Hull City and are looking to make it three Championship wins in a row for the first time since late August 2018. The Boro have scored just 44 goals in the Championship this season, which is the fourth-worst tally in the division. On the other hand, they have the best defensive record in the division, having conceded just 36 goals. Playing at home, they have won just one of their last five (W1, L4), and Middlesbrough have the joint-sixth worst points tally in the home table. Stoke start the round 12 points above the relegation zone and do not have much to offer in terms of promotion chase. However, with just one loss in their last 11 Championship matches (W2, D8, L1), they have proven to be a stubborn side. With just 41 goals to their name, Stoke have the third-worst scoring record in the league, while with just 47 goals conceded they have the fifth-best defensive record. Away from home, there has been just one win for Stoke in their last 13 Championship away games (W1, D8, L4).

Key Statistics

In 17 of Middlesbrough’s last 20 Championship home games, there have been under 2.5 match goals.
There have been under 2.5 goals in the last four matches between Middlesbrough and Stoke City in all competitions.
Stoke City have failed to win 12 of their last 13 Championship away games.

The bet of our experts

This is a match between two sides that have been part of low-scoring encounters all through the Championship season. Goals will definitely be in short supply and backing the match to end with under 2.5 goals looks an ideal pick.

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Created on 17/04/2019 at 00:04

All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.

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