Middlesbrough vs Leicester City Prediction, Betting Tips & Preview

In this comprehensive preview, we delve into the upcoming Championship clash between Middlesbrough and Leicester City, dissecting crucial aspects such as recent form, team news, and expected lineups. As the league leaders, Leicester City aim to rebound from their recent loss, while Middlesbrough seeks to avoid consecutive defeats and solidify their position in the top six.

Middlesbrough vs Leicester City Betting Tips
Selection	Odds	Bookie
Leicester City	7/5
1-2	17/2

Recent Form

Middlesbrough’s Defensive Woes

Middlesbrough’s recent defensive struggles raise concerns for manager Michael Carrick. Conceding 23 goals in 15 matches, they share the defensive record with bottom-placed Sheffield Wednesday. The absence of key defender Darragh Lenihan compounds their defensive frailty, placing an added responsibility on the likes of Bali Mumba and Finn Azaz to shore up the backline.

Leicester’s Resilience

In stark contrast, Leicester City, under the guidance of Enzo Maresca, has built an impressive defensive record. The centre-back partnership of Jannik Vestergaard and Wout Faes, supported by goalkeeper Mads Hermansen, has allowed only nine goals in 15 league matches. This defensive solidity has been a significant factor in Leicester’s commanding 11-point lead at the top of the Championship table.

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Team News

Middlesbrough’s Injury Woes

Middlesbrough faces injury challenges, with key players like Riley McGree, Marcus Forss, and Tommy Smith unavailable. The absence of Lewis O’Brien further limits their midfield options. Despite these setbacks, the attacking trio of Josh Coburn, Sam Greenwood, and Emmanuel Latte Lath shoulders the responsibility of maintaining Middlesbrough’s attacking threat.

Leicester’s Squad Depth

Leicester City’s squad depth becomes evident as they anticipate the return of summer signing Thomas Cannon. While Jamie Vardy and Kelechi Iheanacho vie for the central-striking role, Maresca’s detailed discussions about missing left-footed defender Callum Doyle underline the meticulous approach to lineup decisions. James Justin’s consistency at left-back reinforces Leicester’s defensive stability.

Possible Lineups

The probable lineups suggest Middlesbrough relying on the attacking prowess of Coburn, Greenwood, and Latte Lath. Meanwhile, Leicester’s lineup boasts a blend of experience and emerging talent, with Hermansen guarding the goal and Dewsbury-Hall leading the midfield charge.

Middlesbrough Possible Starting Lineup:

Dieng; Van den Berg, Fry, McNair, Engel; Howson, Hackney, Jones, Greenwood, Crooks, Coburn

Leicester City Possible Starting Lineup:

Hermansen; Pereira, Faes, Vestergaard, Justin; Winks, Dewsbury-Hall, Choudhury; Mavididi, Fatawu; Iheanacho

Tactical Prediction

Anticipating the clash, we predict a closely contested encounter with Leicester City edging Middlesbrough 2-1. Middlesbrough’s recent defensive vulnerabilities may prove costly against Leicester’s potent attack, led by the prolific Dewsbury-Hall and the striking duo of Iheanacho and Vardy.

Prediction: Middlesbrough 1-2 Leicester

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