Leeds United VS Middlesbrough Match Prediction

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Leeds United
VS
Middlesbrough

Our Prediction Tip

Leeds United will win this match.

Leeds have faced off with Middlesbrough 66 times to date, and Middlesbrough will have the chance to level on wins with them on 24 should they get one in this match. The other 19 matches have been draws in this tightly contested tie. Here's a look at the last five results:

Feb 15, 2016: Leeds 0-0 Boro
Sep 27, 2015: Boro 3-0 Leeds
Feb 21, 2015: Boro 0-1 Leeds
Aug 16, 2014: Leeds 1-0 Boro
Feb 22, 2014: Boro 0-0 Leeds

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Leeds United vs Middlesbrough Betting Tips and Odds

Bet365 have the following odds available for this match:

Leeds United are at 15/8 to win, a draw is at 11/5, and a Middlesbrough win is at 6/4.

The bookmakers have made the odds very even for this match, and it is for very good reason. Boro are in a decent run at the moment, while Leeds are in terrible form but are at home in this match.

Leeds have been disappointing in their last two home matches, though. They have lost each of those, to Derby and Sheffield United.  Both of those teams happen to be above them, so it shows that the Whites might not be up for the challenge when they play better teams.

That would have to give Middlesbrough the advantage here, one would think. That is about the only such advantage that will be afforded as well, as the team that Leeds have now is almost totally different than the one Monk had when he was there just a season ago. Boro have a 3-3-2 record away from home, so they are a threat to win on the road.

A no on both teams to score is at 4/5 via Ladbrokes.

Leeds United vs Middlesbrough Prediction

Leeds have more motivation for this match, and they use it well to win.

Correct Score Prediction: Leeds United 1-0 Middlesbrough

 

Team News

Thomas Christiansen has no injuries or suspensions to force his hand for this crucial (for the fans, at least) match.

Key Man

While much of the furniture has changed since Monk left, one man that has remained is Kemar Roofe. The English winger has been playing at striker occasionally, and he has been quite successful at doing so. We suspect he will find himself back there in this match against his former manager with a point to prove here. He has three goals so far, and will look to get back into form at home.

Team Form

Leeds have four losses and a win in their last five matches:

3-1 loss at Brentford
1-2 home loss vs Derby County
1-2 home loss vs Sheffield United
3-1 loss at Leicester (EFL Cup)
0-3 win at Bristol City

Leeds Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line-up: 4-2-3-1

Leeds United likely XI

  • Goalkeeper:Lonergan

  • Defenders:Ayling, Jansson, Cooper, Berardi

  • Defensive Midfielders:O'Kane, Phillips

  • Attacking Midfielders:Saiz, Vieira, Alioski

  • Forwards:Roofe

Team News

Garry Monk will be unable to use right back Cyrus Christie due to a suspension in this match.

Key Man

Middlesbrough made a big call and splashed out a lot of cash in the summer to sign striker Britt Assombalonga, but so far he is doing well enough in the Championship to justify that tag without over impressing. Eight goals in 16 matches is not a bad rate, but the weight of that price could just be weighing him down some. If they fail to make the playoffs and he doesn't ratchet up his scoring, he will look a bad signing for them.

Team Form

Boro have three wins and two losses in their last five matches:

1-0 home win vs Sunderland
1-3 win at Hull City
0-2 win at Reading
3-1 loss at Bournemouth (EFL Cup)
0-1 home loss vs Cardiff City

Middlesbrough Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line-up: 4-2-3-1

Middlesbrough likely XI

  • Goalkeeper:Randolph

  • Defenders:Fabio, Ayala, Gibson, Friend

  • Defensive Midfielders:Howson, Leadbitter

  • Attacking Midfielders:Downing, Braithwaite, Tavernier

  • Forwards:Assombalonga

When Middlesbrough travel to Leeds on Sunday, they will do so with a three point advantage over their hosts as well as a five spot lead. This would have seemed unlikely a month or so ago at this stage, but Leeds have totally fallen apart and now look like they need something to re energize them. The arrival of their former manager, who left in the summer for what he thought would be greener pastures, is the perfect time for them to kick back into form and get a victory.
Leeds United have lost four straight matches on the bounce.