Middlesbrough vs Leicester Prediction

Championship · Tue 24 Feb 2026
England flag England : Championship
MiddlesbroughWDWWL
1 - 1
Full time · HT 1 - 1
LeicesterWLWWD
Kick-offTue 24 Feb, 20:45
Our tip1 @ 1.53 ✗
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence75%

Full-time report

Our tip1 ✗
Double chance1X ✓
BTTSYes ✓
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 ✗

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
MiddlesbroughWDWWL
04 Nov 26AWrexham0 - 2Championship
31 Oct 26HCharlton3 - 0Championship
23 Oct 26ABolton5 - 1Championship
17 Oct 26HCardiff2 - 2Championship
13 Oct 26AStoke City3 - 2Championship
LeicesterWLWWD
31 Oct 26HStevenage2 - 2League One
27 Oct 26HWigan3 - 0League One
20 Oct 26ABromley4 - 0League One
06 Oct 26AStevenage1 - 2EFL Trophy
22 Sep 26HFulham U216 - 1EFL Trophy

Head to head

Middlesbrough 0 · Draws 1 · Leicester 0 (1 meetings)

24 Feb 26Middlesbrough1 - 1LeicesterChampionship

Full head to head: Middlesbrough vs Leicester →

Our prediction

Middlesbrough to win

@ 1.53
Double chance
1X  •  Middlesbrough or Draw
@ 1.12
Both teams to score
Yes – both teams score
@ 1.73
Confidence
75%

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
75%
Over 2.5: 52%Under 2.5: 48%
Expected goals
1.46Middlesbrough
2.76Total
1.30Leicester

Win probability

Middlesbrough69%
Draw18%
Leicester13%

Odds (1X2)

11.53
X4.10
25.80

Middlesbrough vs Leicester preview and result

Middlesbrough and Leicester met in the Championship on Tuesday 24 February 2026 at 20:45 (Nigerian time). The match finished 1 - 1, 1 - 1 at half time.

Our model gives Middlesbrough a 69% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Leicester 13%. Our pick was Middlesbrough to win with 75% confidence at odds of 1.53. The pick lost this time ✗. For a safer option, the double chance 1X (Middlesbrough or Draw) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.12.

Goals: we expect about 2.8 goals (1.5 for Middlesbrough, 1.3 for Leicester). The chance of three or more goals is 52%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (75% confidence). 2 goals were scored.

Form and head to head

Middlesbrough have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (W-D-W-W-L), scoring 13 and conceding 7. Leicester have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (W-L-W-W-D), scoring 16 and conceding 5. In their last 1 meeting, Middlesbrough won 0, Leicester won 0 and 1 ended level.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for Middlesbrough vs Leicester?

Our pre-match prediction is Middlesbrough to win (75% confidence) at odds of 1.53. Win chances: Middlesbrough 69%, draw 18%, Leicester 13%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Middlesbrough vs Leicester?

We expect about 2.8 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 75% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 52%).

What time is Middlesbrough vs Leicester?

Middlesbrough vs Leicester (Championship) was played on Tuesday 24 February 2026 at 20:45 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Middlesbrough vs Leicester?

The double chance 1X (Middlesbrough or Draw) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.12. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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Championship table

Middlesbrough1st28 pts
Leicester–
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1 Middlesbrough 14842 1128
2 Wolves 14833 827
3 Birmingham 14752 1326
4 Stoke City 14824 526
5 Swansea 14824 526
6 West Brom 14743 525
7 Southampton 14842 1524
8 West Ham 14653 1523
9 Sheffield Utd 14644 322
10 Portsmouth 14644 322
11 QPR 14563 521
12 Norwich 14608 318
13 Millwall 14536 -118
14 Blackburn 14536 -218
15 Bristol City 14536 -318
16 Wrexham 14455 -217
17 Bolton 14527 -717
18 Cardiff 14365 -115
19 Lincoln 14437 -1015
20 Watford 14428 -1014
21 Charlton 14356 -1114
22 Burnley 14176 -810
23 Derby 14149 -187
24 Preston 141211 -185