Very strong pick · fair odds 1.26 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.22Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultMiddlesbrough to win ✗59% · @1.53
Double chanceMiddlesbrough or draw ✓80% · @1.12
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓61% · @1.73
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.31
Middlesbrough vs Leicester preview and prediction
The match
The Championship sees Middlesbrough take on Leicester on Tuesday 24 February, kicking off at 20:45 (WAT) at Riverside Stadium.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.1 goals: 1.8 for Middlesbrough and 1.2 for Leicester. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 58% and both teams to score at 61%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 79% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Middlesbrough 1–1 Leicester. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Middlesbrough59%fair 1.70 · @1.53
Draw21%fair 4.66 · @4.10
Leicester20%fair 5.07 · @5.80
3.05Expected goals
1.84Middlesbrough xG
1.21Leicester xG
61%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
2–110%
1–09%
2–08%
1–26%
3–16%
From our goals model: Middlesbrough 1.8 – 1.2 Leicester expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Middlesbrough to win✗
59%
1.70
1.53
Double chance
Middlesbrough or draw✓
80%
1.25
1.12
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
61%
1.65
1.73 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
79%
1.26
1.22
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
58%
1.74
1.67
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
64%
1.56
1.45
Half-time result
Middlesbrough ahead at half-time✗
39%
2.56
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Middlesbrough / FT Middlesbrough✗
32%
3.10
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.31
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Form
Middlesbrough – last 2
DL
21 Feb
vs Oxford United
0–0
D
16 Feb
@ Coventry
1–3
L
0.5Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Leicester – last 1
D
21 Feb
@ Stoke City
2–2
D
2.0Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Middlesbrough and Leicester.
What is the prediction for Middlesbrough vs Leicester?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 79% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Middlesbrough vs Leicester?
On our numbers Middlesbrough have a 59% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Leicester 20%.
How many goals will there be in Middlesbrough vs Leicester?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Middlesbrough vs Leicester?
Our predicted score is Middlesbrough 1–1 Leicester, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Middlesbrough vs Leicester?
Middlesbrough vs Leicester (Championship) kicks off on Tuesday 24 February 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at Riverside Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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