Leeds United FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Leeds United FC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship .
- Leeds United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Middlesbrough FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Tim Robinson
- Referee Matt McGrath
- Referee Andrew Fox
- Referee Oliver Langford
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 4 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 5 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 6 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Millwall FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Middlesbrough FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Charlton Athletic FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Birmingham City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sheffield United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Southampton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Wrexham AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Watford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Burnley FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | West Ham United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Norwich City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Preston North End FC | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Stoke City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Lincoln City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Portsmouth FC | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Bristol City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | Middlesbrough FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Aug | Norwich City FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 21 Aug | Swansea City AFC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Aug | Rotherham United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 11 Aug | Derby County FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 05 Aug | Stoke City FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | Leeds United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Aug | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Aug | Bristol City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 11 Aug | Birmingham City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Aug | Sheffield United FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 04 Aug | Millwall FC | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season
Middlesbrough FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Middlesbrough FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Middlesbrough FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Middlesbrough FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 15' It looks surprising Middlesbrough FC does not make any changes. Mateusz Klich has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' Leeds United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 30' Leeds United FC is showing some good football. However, Leeds United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 34' Samuel Saiz has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 34.
- 39' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 44' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ezgjan Alioski is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Middlesbrough FC.
- 49' Leeds United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 53' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Barry Douglas.
- 54' Muhamed Besic was booked on 54.
- 59' It looks like no one’s ball. Middlesbrough FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 62' Middlesbrough FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 62.
- 67' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 72' The referee has no hesitation. Gaetano Berardi is booked for Leeds United AFC — Yellow card on 72.
- 77' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jonathan Howson made 383 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 78' Liam Cooper has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 78.
- 80' Daniel Ayala is having his name booked by the referee on 80.
- 85' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 88' Fresh legs for Leeds United AFC! Pontus Jansson comes on to replace Gaetano Berardi.
- 90' Aden Flint was booked on 90.
- 90' Time for substitution for Leeds United AFC. Kemar Roofe is replaced by Patrick Bamford.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Leeds United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 1
- 28
- 6
- 2
- 10
- 23
-
7
Kemar Roofe ↓ Patrick Bamford 90'
- 14
-
22
Jack Harrison ↓ Stuart Dallas 90'
- 43
Bench
-
18
Pontus Jansson ↑ 88'
- 20
-
15
Stuart Dallas ↑ 90'
- 11
- 34
-
9
Patrick Bamford ↑ 90'
- 27
Coach
Marcelo Bielsa
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 3
- 4
- 20
- 5
- 37
- 8
- 19
- 16
- 9
- 24
Bench
- 14
- 10
- 17
- 1
- 7
- 26
- 11
Coach
Tony Pulis
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Emmanuel Latte Lath | 4 |
| Crysencio Summerville | 3 |
| Mateusz Klich | 3 |
| Daniel James | 3 |
| Wilfried Gnonto | 2 |
| Patrick Bamford | 2 |
| Joel Piroe | 1 |
| Isaiah Jones | 1 |
Head to Head
Leeds United FC Form
Middlesbrough FC Form
2018-08-31
Leeds United FC
0–0
Middlesbrough FC
D
2018-08-24
Middlesbrough FC
1–0
West Bromwich Albion FC
W
2018-08-18
Bristol City FC
0–2
Middlesbrough FC
W
2018-08-11
Middlesbrough FC
1–0
Birmingham City FC
W
2018-08-07
Middlesbrough FC
3–0
Sheffield United FC
W
2018-08-04
Millwall FC
2–2
Middlesbrough FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.92
Leeds United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.74
Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 76% + Leeds United FC or Draw 73%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.66
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 1.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 2.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 3.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
Leeds United FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
61%
Leeds United FC or Middlesbrough FC
65%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
16%
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 1
12.5%
2 – 0
7.6%
2 – 1
5.9%
0 – 2
4.8%
1 – 2
4.7%
2 – 2
2.4%
3 – 0
2.3%
3 – 1
1.9%
1 – 3
1.2%
Asian Handicap — Leeds United FC
| Handicap | Leeds United FC covers | Push | Middlesbrough FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 10% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 23% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 18% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.