{"id":1434307,"date":"2026-02-23T10:05:47","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T10:05:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1434307"},"modified":"2026-02-23T11:02:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T11:02:42","slug":"match-preview-middlesbrough-vs-leicester-24-02-26-championship","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-middlesbrough-vs-leicester-24-02-26-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Middlesbrough vs Leicester City: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Middlesbrough<\/a> welcome Leicester City<\/a> to the Riverside Stadium in a clash that sees one of the Championship<\/a>\u2019s promotion hopefuls take on a side desperately seeking points to escape the wrong end of the table. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kick-off is set for Tuesday, 24 February, with both teams coming in on the back of sharply contrasting league campaigns so far. For Middlesbrough, home form and a commanding league position set the stage, while Leicester City will try to flip the script against historical struggles in this fixture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on recent league form and season-long numbers, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident backing Middlesbrough in the main market, given their strong home record and overall statistical edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Middlesbrough to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/9 @ Bet365<\/a>
(69.2%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWe are backing Middlesbrough to win because they have taken 55% of all league matches this season and are unbeaten in the last four meetings with Leicester. Their superior possession (58.8%) and passing accuracy (84.6%) give them control, and they have outscored Leicester over the campaign.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/6 @ Bet365<\/a>
(60.0%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThere could be value here given both teams combine for 96 league goals this season (2.9 per game). Middlesbrough average nearly 15 shots per match, while Leicester\u2019s games see an average of 3 goals conceded. Attack-minded sides could see this one go over the line.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n

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