League Cup
Doncaster Rovers vs Middlesbrough
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 - 19:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: The Keepmoat Stadium
Doncaster Rovers vs Middlesbrough Prediction & Stats - League Cup 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Doncaster Rovers vs Middlesbrough carries real history into this round of the League Cup.
The two sides meet on 25/08 (Tuesday) at The Keepmoat Stadium, 19:30 (UK time).
Read the Doncaster Rovers vs Middlesbrough prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Doncaster Rovers vs Middlesbrough
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Doncaster Rovers vs Middlesbrough call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Draw or Middlesbrough
Last updated on 25-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Middlesbrough the side to beat, with roughly 19% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all League Cup odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Doncaster Rovers Preview
Doncaster Rovers reach this fixture 1 match into their League Cup. Here is where The Rovers stand:
In this competition
0 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost
1 points per game
1 scored, at 1 a game
1 conceded, at 1 a game
The Rovers, season-wide
0 won, 2 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Alfie May, 1 goals
Most assists: Jay McGrath, 1 assists
Recent results — Doncaster Rovers
22/08/2026 07:30
15/08/2026 10:00
08/08/2026 10:00
02/05/2026 10:00
25/04/2026 07:30
Middlesbrough: how they are travelling
Middlesbrough come in 1 matches into their League Cup.
Here is what Boro have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost
3 points per game
1 scored, at 1 a game
0 conceded, at 0 a game
Boro, season-wide
2 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Will Lankshear, 2 goals
Most assists: Sebastian Berhalter, 1 assists
Recent results — Boro
22/08/2026 10:00
15/08/2026 10:00
07/08/2026 15:00
23/05/2026 10:30
12/05/2026 15:00
The head-to-head favours Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough have generally come out ahead of The Rovers in their recent meetings.
From 10 match(es):
Middlesbrough: 6 win(s)
Doncaster Rovers: 2 win(s)
Drawn: 2
That trend is worth factoring into the Doncaster Rovers vs Middlesbrough prediction.
Form comparison Doncaster Rovers vs Middlesbrough
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Doncaster Rovers
England - League Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
|
1 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Scored | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
-0.18 | 0 | 0.82 |
|
xGA
|
1.25 | 0 | 2.25 |
Away Team
Middlesbrough
England - League Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.39 | 1.39 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0.02 | 1.02 | 0 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Middlesbrough to Win
Despite playing away, Middlesbrough enters this fixture as the favorite against Doncaster Rovers. While an away win can be risky, our betting tip is to back Middlesbrough on the 1X2 market.
Their ability to perform on the road has been impressive, and based on their recent performance, we expect them to take home the three points.
👉 Prediction: Under 9.5 Corners
After evaluating the odds across different markets, our top betting tip for this match is under 9.5 corners.
We expect Doncaster Rovers vs Middlesbrough to be a controlled game with most of the play concentrated in midfield, decreasing the number of corner opportunities. With odds of 1.87, backing 9 or fewer corners offers good value.
Fixture information - Doncaster Rovers vs Middlesbrough
Match: Doncaster Rovers vs Middlesbrough
Competition: League Cup
Date: Tuesday, 25/08/2026
Kick-off: 19:30 (UK time)
Venue: The Keepmoat Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Donny vs Middlesbrough that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
1.5
League: 2.46
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 54%
Over 1.5+
50%
League: 78%
Over 2.5+
0%
League: 41%
Cards
2
League: 3.32
Corners
15
League: 10.35
Home Team
Doncaster Rovers
England - League Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
|
1 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Scored | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
-0.18 | 0 | 0.82 |
|
xGA
|
1.25 | 0 | 2.25 |
Away Team
Middlesbrough
England - League Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.39 | 1.39 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0.02 | 1.02 | 0 |
Corners
14 / Match
+40% Corners / Match
Doncaster Rovers received +40% more corners than Middlesbrough in the League Cup
10 / Match
Stockport County
(8)(7)
Wrexham
Cards
1 / Match
+0% Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
1 / Match
Stockport County
(1)(1)
Wrexham
Goals Scored
1 / Match
+0%
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals scored
1 / Match
Stockport County
(1)(1)
Wrexham
Goals Conceded
1 / Match
100%
Doncaster Rovers condeded 100% more goals than Middlesbrough
0 / Match
Stockport County
(1)(0)
Wrexham
League Cup Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Luton Town
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Sheffield United
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Wolverhampton
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 4 |
Norwich City
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 5 |
West Bromwich Albion
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 6 |
Bradford City
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 7 |
Leyton Orient
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 8 |
Southampton
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 9 |
Stoke City
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 10 |
Blackpool
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 11 |
Charlton Athletic
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 12 |
West Ham
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 13 |
Birmingham City
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 14 |
Fleetwood Town
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 15 |
Leicester
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 16 |
Middlesbrough
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 17 |
Peterborough United
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 18 |
Sheffield Wednesday
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 19 |
Walsall
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 20 |
Watford
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 21 |
Blackburn Rovers
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 22 |
Cambridge United
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 23 |
Crawley Town
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 24 |
Crewe Alexandra
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 25 |
Lincoln City
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 26 |
Stevenage
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 27 |
Cardiff City
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 28 |
AFC Wimbledon
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 29 |
Barnsley
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 30 |
Bromley
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 31 |
Burnley
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 32 |
Doncaster Rovers
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 33 |
Huddersfield Town
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 34 |
Millwall
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 35 |
Newport County
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 36 |
Notts County
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 37 |
Preston North End
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 38 |
Queens Park Rangers
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 39 |
Reading
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 40 |
Salford City
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 41 |
Shrewsbury Town
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 42 |
Stockport County
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 43 |
Wigan Athletic
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 44 |
Tranmere Rovers
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 45 |
Rochdale
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 46 |
Exeter City
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 47 |
Plymouth Argyle
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 48 |
Bolton Wanderers
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 49 |
Bristol City
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 50 |
Bristol Rovers
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 51 |
Chesterfield
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 52 |
Northampton Town
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 53 |
Swansea City
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 54 |
Wrexham
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 |
Accrington Stanley
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 56 |
Barnet
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 57 |
Burton Albion
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 58 |
Derby County
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 59 |
Wycombe Wanderers
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 60 |
Swindon Town
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 61 |
Colchester United
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 62 |
Oldham Athletic
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 63 |
Oxford United
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 64 |
York City
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 65 |
Cheltenham Town
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 66 |
Grimsby Town
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 67 |
Portsmouth
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 68 |
Gillingham
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
| 69 |
Mansfield Town
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
| 70 |
Port Vale
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
| 71 |
Milton Keynes Dons
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
| 72 |
Rotherham United
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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