Exeter City and Middlesbrough lock horns at St James Park in the Round of 16 of the Carabao Cup this Tuesday. The home side is in the bottom half of the EFL League One table, while Boro sits tenth in the EFL Championship.
Exeter City vs Middlesbrough Picks
- Pick:Middlesbrough to Win to Nil (+225)
Middlesbrough is the big favorite in Devon, but can Exeter upset the Championship club? Check out this Exeter City vs Middlesbrough score prediction.
Exeter City vs Middlesbrough Odds
| Team | Handicap | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter City | +0.5 2.00 | 4.45 | o 2.5, 3 1.86 |
| Middlesbrough | -0.5 1.76 | 1.76 | u 2.5, 3 1.86 |
| Draw | 3.85 |
Exeter City vs. Middlesbrough Information
Exeter City vs Middlesbrough
Location of the game: St James Park, Exeter, Devon
Date & Time: October 31 3:45PM EST
How to Watch: ESPN+
Exeter City vs. Middlesbrough Recent Scores
Despite both English clubs being around for well over 100 years, Tuesday’s Carabao Cup clash at St James Park will be the first-ever meeting between the sides.
Last Game Records
Exeter City
Exeter has been in woeful form of late, not winning since the last round of the Carabao Cup. However, after six straight defeats, they did manage a draw last time out.
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough has been in stunning form, winning seven in a row recently. However, they lost 2-0 at home to Stoke City last weekend.
Exeter City vs. Middlesbrough Betting Preview
Exeter City Preview
City made a great start to the 2023-24 season, but the bubble has certainly burst. After beating Premier League Luton Town in the previous round of the cup, City went on to lose the next six.
They did manage to stop the rot last Saturday, picking up a league draw with Lincoln City. Ryan Trevitt rescued a point at St James Park with nine minutes left on the clock.
Exeter stunned Luton in the last round of the Carabao Cup. Prior to that, Gary Caldwell’s troops beat Crawley Town and Stevenage in the opening rounds.
Can Exeter put the poor run to bed and cause another Carabao Cup upset this week? Keep reading this Carabao Cup betting preview for the Exeter City vs Middlesbrough score prediction.
Middlesbrough Preview
Middlesbrough made the Championship play-offs last term, but Michael Carrick’s men were slow out the blocks this season. However, they have turned a corner and shot up the Championship standings.
After a 1-1 draw with Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough in September, Middlesbrough won the next six Championship games. They secured successive wins against Southampton, Watford, Cardiff City, Sunderland, Birmingham City, and Norwich City.
They have also won three games in the Carabao Cup, with all three wins coming away from home. In round one, Boro beat fellow Championship side Huddersfield Town. They then saw off Bolton Wanderers and Bradford City.
Middlesbrough is hoping to bounce back from the Stoke loss, and Carrick’s side should be too strong for the League One strugglers. Below is the Exeter City vs Middlesbrough score prediction.
Exeter City vs. Middlesbrough Odds Breakdown
Exeter has not won for over a month, and the Grecians are the underdogs on home turf this Tuesday. The host is available at Carabao Cup odds of +350 to cause an upset against Middlesbrough.
In-form Boro should be too hot to handle at St James Park. The away team is available at -125, and you can get the draw in normal time at +280. The Carabao Cup predictions are coming up.
Exeter City vs. Middlesbrough Pick and Prediction
During the impressive seven-game winning streak, Middlesbrough won without conceding on four occasions. Back Boro to win to nil in midweek at solid betting odds of +225. As for the correct score, place a wager on Carrick’s side to win 2-0 at +800.
- Final Score Prediction: Exeter City 0-2 Middlesbrough (+800)
- Pick: Middlesbrough to Win to Nil (+225)
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