Bolton Wanderers vs Middlesbrough prediction, odds and how to watch

Will Lankshear's second-half header was the difference as Middlesbrough ground out a 1-0 win over Wolves at the Riverside, keeping a clean sheet that their defending deserved.

Stoke City came from behind to win 2-1 at Bolton Wanderers, with Theo Bair's stoppage-time header sealing the points after Maksym Taloverov's 20th-minute red card handed the visitors a man advantage they never let go.

Bolton Wanderers came to Norwich and left with three points after a seven-goal Championship contest that had everything except defensive accountability. Norwich led twice and still found a way to lose.

Birmingham let a lead slip as a Riley McGree own goal and a late Adilson Malanda header earned Middlesbrough a 2-2 draw at St Andrew's, leaving the Blues to rue another afternoon without a clean sheet.

Wrexham host Middlesbrough on Wednesday night in desperate need of a performance, with Boro arriving in fine form and showing they know how to win ugly. The basics are going to matter here.

Bolton Wanderers have lost three of their last five Championship matches and are running out of time to sort their defence out. Middlesbrough roll into the University of Bolton Stadium without a defeat in five. This has the look of a problem.

Southampton arrive at St Mary's in red-hot form and Bolton Wanderers arrive with a squad ravaged by injuries and suspensions. This one looks settled before a ball is kicked.

Middlesbrough host a Cardiff City side that has not won in their last seven Championship outings. Something has to give on Saturday, and the evidence points firmly in one direction.