How it finished
Middlesbrough beat Doncaster Rovers 3–1. Bawler's model had Middlesbrough in front at 43% before kickoff, and that is how it finished. It forecast 2.7 goals; the match produced 4. Doncaster Rovers had 12 shots (5 on target) to Middlesbrough's 24 (8), with 34% of the ball against 66%. Expected goals finished 1.3 to 2.4.
Published before kickoff and settled afterwards — misses included. Every call is time-stamped to the Bitcoin blockchain before the match so it cannot be edited later.
What we expected
What we expected before kickoff.
Each row is drawn on one scale, so a bar means the same length on both sides. Shots and corners are not shown for this fixture — we do not have enough counted matches for these sides yet.
Our numbers, most likely first
What we published for this match, strongest first — our three strongest above the line.
No first-half forecast for this fixture.
Model inputs
Common questions
Who won Doncaster Rovers vs Middlesbrough?
Middlesbrough beat Doncaster Rovers 3–1. Bawler's model had Middlesbrough in front at 43% before kickoff, and that is how it finished. It forecast 2.7 goals; the match produced 4. Doncaster Rovers had 12 shots (5 on target) to Middlesbrough's 24 (8), with 34% of the ball against 66%. Expected goals finished 1.3 to 2.4.
What was the final score in Doncaster Rovers vs Middlesbrough?
Doncaster Rovers 1–3 Middlesbrough, played on 25 Aug 2026 in the ENGLAND: EFL Cup. Bawler's model had gone into it with Doncaster Rovers 30%, the draw 27% and Middlesbrough 43%.
What were the stats in Doncaster Rovers vs Middlesbrough?
Full-time: Possession 34%–66%, Expected goals (xG) 1.3–2.4, Shots 12–24, Shots on target 5–8, Shots inside box 9–16, Big chances 0–2, Corners 1–7, Saves 5–4, Fouls 13–16, Offsides 1–1, Yellow cards 2–2.
Did both teams score in Doncaster Rovers vs Middlesbrough?
Yes — both Doncaster Rovers and Middlesbrough scored, finishing 1–3. Bawler's model had put both teams scoring at 55% before kickoff.
Was Bawler's prediction for Doncaster Rovers vs Middlesbrough right?
Every call is published before kickoff and graded afterwards, misses included. On this match: Our call — we said Middlesbrough or draw 70%, it finished Middlesbrough won (43% called); Total goals — we said 2.7, it finished 4; Both teams to score — we said 55%, it finished Yes; Graded pick — we said Over 1.5 goals 76%, it finished Landed; Second pick — we said Over 2.5 goals 51%, it finished Landed.