Middlesbrough

Crystal Palace showed sharp attacking qualities in their recent 3-2 win against Fulham and hold the home advantage in this cup tie, having won three of four historical home matches against Middlesbrough. Although Middlesbrough enter on a four-game unbeaten run and have scored in five consecutive matches, facing higher-tier opposition away from home remains a demanding task. Backing Crystal Palace to win or draw covers the likelihood of a tight knockout battle while accounting for recent team absences.

Both teams have demonstrated reliable scoring form in the opening month of the season, each netting seven goals across their four league fixtures. Middlesbrough have found the back of the net in every competitive fixture so far, but have also conceded in every match, resulting in both teams scoring in each of their last five outings. QPR have seen both sides score in four of their last five matches, while historical meetings between these clubs show a 70 percent rate of both teams scoring across their last ten encounters.

Middlesbrough have enjoyed a productive start to the season with two wins from three Championship matches, scoring six goals and averaging two goals per game. In contrast, Burnley have struggled defensively, conceding nine goals across three fixtures for an average of three goals against per match.

Burnley's difficulties are compounded by multiple squad absences, including J. Laurent serving a suspension and fitness issues for players such as J. Beyer and J. Cullen. Given Middlesbrough's attacking output and Burnley's defensive struggles, the visitors are well placed to take at least a point from this fixture.

Middlesbrough or Draw — 72% confidence

Middlesbrough have dominated this specific fixture in recent seasons, winning the last five head-to-head clashes against West Brom. Across five previous home meetings against the Baggies, Middlesbrough are unbeaten with four wins and one draw. Covering both the home victory and the draw provides a solid probabilistic position against an in-form West Brom side.

Yes — 76% confidence

Both teams have scored in 100% of their Championship fixtures this season. Middlesbrough have scored three and conceded three across two matches (averaging 1.5 goals for and against per game), while West Brom have scored five and conceded two across their two games (averaging 2.5 goals scored per game). Furthermore, neither side has kept a clean sheet this season, and 60% of their last 10 head-to-head encounters have seen both teams find the net.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (double chance and both teams to score), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Middlesbrough have dominated this specific fixture in recent seasons, winning the last five head-to-head clashes against West Brom. Across five previous home meetings against the Baggies, Middlesbrough are unbeaten with four wins and one draw. Covering both the home victory and the draw provides a solid probabilistic position against an in-form West Brom side.

Both teams have scored in 100% of their Championship fixtures this season. Middlesbrough have scored three and conceded three across two matches (averaging 1.5 goals for and against per game), while West Brom have scored five and conceded two across their two games (averaging 2.5 goals scored per game). Furthermore, neither side has kept a clean sheet this season, and 60% of their last 10 head-to-head encounters have seen both teams find the net.

Doncaster have struggled for form heading into this tie, failing to win any of their last five matches in all competitions and scoring just two goals in that span. While Middlesbrough have squad absences including T. Conway and A. Bangura, they have won two of their last three fixtures and have conceded only one goal across their two recent wins. Backing Middlesbrough on the Double Chance provides resilient coverage against a low-scoring cup battle.