Middlesbrough vs Leicester Prediction & Betting Tips - Championship
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by Sridhar Bhamidi | in Championship Predictions
Leicester will hope to trip Middlesbrough in EFL Championship matchday 34 as the race heats up at both ends of the table. This match on Tuesday at the Riverside Stadium between the second-placed Boro and the 22nd-placed Foxes comes with our prediction of a home win with both teams scoring.
After 33 matches, Middlesbrough’s 62 points (W18, D8, L7) put them three points behind leaders Coventry and six points above third. Leicester have 33 points (W10, D9, L14), accounting for the six-point deduction, while being one point adrift of safety.
A 0-0 home draw against Oxford last weekend helped Middlesbrough to erase the hurt of a 3-1 loss to Coventry one week before, but it was still points dropped. The Boro had won six matches in a row before this run of two winless games.
Home comforts could help them reclaim the winning momentum, as Middlesbrough have three wins and a draw from their last four league games here.
Leicester conceded late to draw 2-2 away at Stoke last weekend, which was their first league point after four consecutive losses. The Foxes are struggling to stay in the relegation battle with just one win in this calendar year.
The Foxes will have to do better on the road, where they are winless in the last seven games (D3, L4), although scoring each time.
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Middlesbrough v Leicester Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.51 | 4.4 | 5.8 |
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1.5 | 4.3 | 5.96 |
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1.5 | 4.3 | 5.96 |
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1.46 | 4.33 | 6 |
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1.51 | 4.3 | 6 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Middlesbrough and Leicester?
Our prediction for the Middlesbrough vs Leicester match is: Middlesbrough wins and BTTS.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 24/02/2026 between Middlesbrough and Leicester in Championship :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 54.81% for a win of Middlesbrough against Leicester with odds of 1.52 at Shangrila.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Middlesbrough vs Leicester is 30.42% with odds of 4.7 at Tonybet.
- Our prediction model gives a 14.77% chance ⭐ for a win of Leicester vs Middlesbrough with odds of 6.5 at LSbet.
Middlesbrough - Leicester Prediction and Best Odds:
| Middlesbrough Leicester Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough wins | 54.81% | 1.52 at Shangrila |
| Over 2.5 goals | 52.95% | 1.87 at Stake |
| Both Team To Score: No | 50.83% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Middlesbrough | 21.14% | 4.33 at Bet365 |
Middlesbrough vs Leicester Form
Middlesbrough and Leicester's standings in the Championship
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5
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80 | 46 | 22 | 14 | 10 | +25 |
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23
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46 | 46 | 12 | 16 | 18 | -10 |
Middlesbrough and Leicester Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Feb 2026 - Championship
16 Feb 2026 - Championship
9 Feb 2026 - Championship
31 Jan 2026 - Championship
24 Jan 2026 - Championship
21 Jan 2026 - Championship
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Feb 2026 - Championship
31 Jan 2026 - Championship
24 Jan 2026 - Championship
4 Jan 2026 - Championship
29 Dec 2025 - Championship
26 Dec 2025 - Championship
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Feb 2026 - Championship
9 Feb 2026 - Championship
21 Jan 2026 - Championship
16 Jan 2026 - Championship
10 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
1 Jan 2026 - Championship
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Feb 2026 - Championship
14 Feb 2026 - FA Cup
10 Feb 2026 - Championship
7 Feb 2026 - Championship
31 Jan 2026 - Championship
24 Jan 2026 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Feb 2026 - Championship
31 Jan 2026 - Championship
24 Jan 2026 - Championship
5 Jan 2026 - Championship
29 Dec 2025 - Championship
26 Dec 2025 - Championship
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Feb 2026 - Championship
14 Feb 2026 - FA Cup
7 Feb 2026 - Championship
20 Jan 2026 - Championship
17 Jan 2026 - Championship
10 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
Middlesbrough vs Leicester Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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60 %
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Average stats (last H2H results)
4 Nov 2025 - Championship
17 Feb 2024 - Championship
11 Nov 2023 - Championship
2 Jan 2017 - Premier League
26 Nov 2016 - Premier League
Middlesbrough against Leicester Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
J. Wildsmith
DefenderF. Munroe
D. Fry
A. Gilbert
ForwardD. Strelec
S. Hansen
M. Sene
J. Sarmiento
C. Ibeh
J. Stolarczyk
DefenderK. Gray
O. Aluko
MidfielderL. Page
J. Aribo
I. Fatawu
D. Richards
J. Monga
J. Ayew
Missing players
D. Lenihan
A. Jones
V. Kristiansen
Most goals and assists
Middlesbrough
Leicester
M. Whittaker
(14 Goals)
J. James
(11 Goals)
M. Whittaker
(6 Assists)
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H. Hackney
(6 Assists)
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C. Brittain
(6 Assists)
I. Fatawu
(7 Assists)
Middlesbrough - Leicester Key Points
- Middlesbrough have six wins from their last eight Championship matches.
- Middlesbrough won three of their last four home league games.
- Leicester were beaten in four of their last five Championship matches.
- In 15 of Leicester’s last 16 league games, both teams scored goals.
- Leicester lost four of their last six away league games, each time seeing BTTS.
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Our Middlesbrough vs Leicester Prediction
The reverse fixture ended in a 1-1 draw, and on current form, Leicester won’t mind a repeat. The Foxes are just a point outside safety, and even a point here could be significant for their season. Middlesbrough are in search of a win too, as they look to challenge Coventry City for the top spot. Their home form has been immaculate with four consecutive clean sheets, three of those in wins.
Leicester are a dangerous side on the road to score, so our Middlesbrough vs Leicester prediction is Middlesbrough wins and BTTS.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Middlesbrough Leicester
| Middlesbrough vs Leicester | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough wins | 1.55 | 1.52 | -1.9% |
| Draw | 4.25 | 4.7 | +10.6% |
| Leicester wins | 6 | 6.5 | +8.3% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Middlesbrough is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 1.9% since opening
- The probability of this result was 64.5% and is now 65.8% (1.3%)
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
