Middlesbrough take on Leicester City in a Championship clash that sees the second-placed Boro aiming to extend their fine run of form. With the Foxes struggling defensively, especially on the road, we predict a 2-0 home win. The Boro head into this game unbeaten in their last four, including a 0-0 draw at Oxford United, and maintain an impressive 75% home win rate, scoring 2.25 goals per game at the Riverside while keeping four clean sheets in their last four home matches. Their expected goals at home sits around 1.63, reflecting solid attacking and defensive balance.
Leicester City sit bottom of the table and are struggling for form, having lost four of their last five. The Foxes average just 0.83 points per away game and concede 1.5 goals on the road, though they tend to see high-scoring matches, with 83% of their away games featuring both teams scoring. Defender Victor Kristiansen is unlikely to feature, weakening the Foxes’ backline further.
Considering Middlesbrough's strong home form and struggling Leicester, our prediction firmly points toward Home Win, with additional value on Middlesbrough to Score First and Under 3.5 goals total (Boro defensively solid at home).
This Championship match will be played on Tuesday 24 February 2026 at 19:45.
What is our MIddlesbrough vs Leicester prediction?
Our prediction for this match: MIddlesbrough 2 - 0 Leicester
MIddlesbrough vs Leicester Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-0 @ 650 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ -111 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -225 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ 120 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Morgan Whittaker @ 110 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Morgan Whittaker @ 400 Odds
- To be Booked: Victor Kristiansen @ 160 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Middlesbrough -0.5 @ -200 Odds
- European Handicap: Leicester +3 @ -500 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -500 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Middlesbrough to Win @ -550 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Middlesbrough to Win/Middlesbrough to Win @ 125 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Middlesbrough - Yes @ 125 Odds
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View OfferMIddlesbrough Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwld | 1.90 |
| Home | wwwd | 2.50 |
| Away | lwwwl | 1.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 75% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.90 | 2.25 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 1.80 | 2.25 | 1.50 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 0.00 | 1.83 |
| BTTS | 50% | 0% | 83% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Expected Goals | 1.68 | 1.63 | 1.71 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.22 | 0.94 | 1.41 |
Leicester Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lllld | 0.80 |
| Home | wlll | 0.75 |
| Away | ldlld | 0.83 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.20 | 3.75 | 2.83 |
| Scored | 1.40 | 1.50 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.80 | 2.25 | 1.50 |
| BTTS | 80% | 75% | 83% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 0% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 25% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.39 | 1.39 | 1.39 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.56 | 1.48 | 1.61 |
MIddlesbrough vs Leicester Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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