On the evening of October 31, 2023, Exeter City and Middlesbrough face off at Exeter's St James Park stadium for the Carabao Cup Round of 16. The home team, one of the tournament's underdogs, defeated Luton Town in the third round, while Middlesbrough secured a 2-0 victory against Bradford City.

Let's analyze the data for both teams:

Exeter City:
- In their last match on October 28, 2023, they drew 1-1 against Lincoln City. 
- In their last 5 matches, they lost 4 times and drew once. They scored an average of 0.4 goals per match and conceded 2 goals. 
- In their last 11 home matches, fewer than 3.5 goals were scored. 
- In their last 6 home matches, fewer than 2.5 goals were scored. 
- They conceded at least 1 goal in the last 6 matches. 
- At least one team failed to score in 5 of Exeter City's last 6 home matches. 
- They lost 5 of their last 6 matches.

Middlesbrough:
- In their last match on October 28, 2023, they lost 0-2 against Stoke City. 
- In their last 5 matches, they won 4 times and lost once. They scored an average of 1.8 goals per match and conceded 0.6 goals. 
- In their last 10 away matches, more than 1.5 goals were scored. 
- They scored at least 1 goal in the last 8 away matches.
- They scored at least 2 goals in the last 4 away matches.
- They won their last 4 away matches.

PROBABLE LINEUPS

EXETER CITY
Sinisalo; Fitzwater, Aimson, Hartridge; Mitchell, Carroll, Trevitt, Harper; Muskwe, Scott, Wildschut

MIDDLESBROUGH
Glover; Dijksteel, Fry, Clarke, Engel; Hackney, Barlaser; Silvera, Rogers, Gilbert; Latte Lath

Considering these statistics, Middlesbrough has better form compared to Exeter City. Their ability to score, especially in away matches, will put pressure on the home team's defense.
BetMines predicts Middlesbrough's victory.