Middlesbrough vs Leicester City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 24 February

Middlesbrough

D L D W W

5th place in England Championship

1-1

24/02/2026 15:45

Leicester City

D L L D D

23rd place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Middlesbrough vs Leicester City on 24 February 2026 (kick-off: 15:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Middlesbrough vs Leicester City preview before placing your bet.

Middlesbrough will face Leicester City in England Championship on February 24, 2026 at 15:45.
Middlesbrough are currently 5th with 80 points after 46 matches.
Leicester City sit 23rd with 46 points from 46 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.43.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

15:45

2026-02-24

Middlesbrough vs Leicester City - Prediction & Odds

Middlesbrough

Leicester City

2026-02-24 15:45

STANDINGS UP TO 24/02/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Coventry City	95	46	28	11	7	97	45	52
02 Ipswich Town	84	46	23	15	8	80	47	33
03 Millwall	83	46	24	11	11	64	49	15
04 Southampton	80	46	22	14	10	82	56	26
05 Middlesbrough	80	46	22	14	10	72	47	25
06 Hull City	73	46	21	10	15	70	66	4
07 Wrexham	71	46	19	14	13	69	65	4
08 Derby County	69	46	20	9	17	67	59	8
09 Norwich City	65	46	19	8	19	63	56	7
10 Birmingham City	64	46	17	13	16	57	56	1
11 Swansea City	64	46	18	10	18	57	59	-2
12 Bristol City	62	46	17	11	18	59	59	0
13 Sheffield United	60	46	18	6	22	66	66	0
14 Preston North End	60	46	15	15	16	55	62	-7
15 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	58	46	16	10	20	61	73	-12
16 Watford	57	46	14	15	17	53	65	-12
17 Stoke City	55	46	15	10	21	51	56	-5
18 Portsmouth	55	46	14	13	19	49	64	-15
19 Charlton Athletic	53	46	13	14	19	44	58	-14
20 Blackburn Rovers	52	46	13	13	20	42	56	-14
21 West Bromwich(WBA)	51	46	13	14	19	48	58	-10
22 Oxford United	47	46	11	14	21	45	59	-14
23 Leicester City	46	46	12	16	18	58	68	-10
24 Sheffield Wednesday	0	46	2	12	32	29	89	-60

Head To Head

04/11/2025 15:45

Leicester City

1 - 1

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

17/02/2024 11:00

Leicester City

1 - 2

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

11/11/2023 11:00

Middlesbrough

1 - 0

Leicester City

ENG LCH

02/01/2017 08:30

Middlesbrough

0 - 0

Leicester City

ENG PR

26/11/2016 11:00

Leicester City

2 - 2

Middlesbrough

ENG PR

25/01/2014 11:00

Leicester City

2 - 0

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

Leicester City

33%

Draw

50%

Middlesbrough

17%

Middlesbrough Last 6 matches

21/02/2026 11:00

Middlesbrough 0 - 0 Oxford United

ENG LCH

16/02/2026 16:00

Coventry City 3 - 1 Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

09/02/2026 16:00

Sheffield United 1 - 2 Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

31/01/2026 11:00

Middlesbrough 1 - 0 Norwich City

ENG LCH

24/01/2026 08:30

Middlesbrough 4 - 0 Preston North End

ENG LCH

21/01/2026 16:00

Stoke City 1 - 2 Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Leicester City

21/02/2026 08:30

Stoke City 2 - 2 Leicester City

ENG LCH

14/02/2026 11:00

Southampton 1 - 1 Leicester City

ENG FAC

10/02/2026 15:45

Leicester City 3 - 4 Southampton

ENG LCH

07/02/2026 11:00

Birmingham City 2 - 1 Leicester City

ENG LCH

31/01/2026 08:30

Leicester City 0 - 2 Charlton Athletic

ENG LCH

24/01/2026 11:00

Leicester City 1 - 2 Oxford United

ENG LCH

Win

Draw

33%

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Middlesbrough

Leicester City

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.76

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.55

Scored

Avg. per game

0.61

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.74

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 49 matches

YesNo

24 (49%)25 (51%)

In last 49 matches

NoYes

22 (48%)24 (52%)

Middlesbrough

Recent matches

Leicester City

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

/Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(71%)32 13(29%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Middlesbrough

Leicester City

Shots

Middlesbrough

Total shots

16.22 avg / game

Blocked

273 total

Avg. 6.07

Leicester City

Total shots

12.80 avg / game

Blocked

171 total

Avg. 3.89

Middlesbrough Pass Leicester City

Total passes

25318

Avg. 517 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

59%

Total passes

19653

Avg. 427 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Middlesbrough

Played games

Leicester City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.29

Clean sheets

0.13

6.78

332

Corners

242

5.26

20.59

1009

Throw-ins

1052

22.87

1.82

Offsides

1.48

2.27

111

GK saves

123

2.67

Middlesbrough

DISCIPLINARY

Leicester City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.53

1.76

0.02

0.09

9.33

457

Fouls

495

10.76

10.47

513

Tackles

451

9.80

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How We Build the Middlesbrough vs Leicester City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Middlesbrough vs Leicester City on 24 February 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Middlesbrough vs Leicester City Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Middlesbrough's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Leicester City's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England Championship standings and the England Championship form table to understand exactly where Middlesbrough and Leicester City sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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