Leeds United FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Leeds United FC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship at Elland Road.
- Leeds United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Middlesbrough FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ben Toner
- Assistant 1 Andrew Fox
- Assistant 2 Richard Woodward
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 | Watford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Charlton Athletic FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Birmingham City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Sheffield United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Wrexham AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Burnley FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Cardiff City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | West Ham United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Southampton 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec | Middlesbrough FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 07 Dec | Derby County FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 30 Nov | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Nov | Luton Town FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 24 Nov | Swansea City AFC | A | 4–3 | W |
| 09 Nov | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec | Leeds United FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 06 Dec | Burnley FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Nov | Hull City AFC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 27 Nov | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Nov | Oxford United FC | A | 6–2 | W |
| 09 Nov | Luton Town FC | H | 5–1 | W |
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' In just a few seconds Elland Road will turn into a battlefield for Leeds United FC and Middlesbrough FC.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 14' Wilfried Gnonto does the damage! The net is bulging and Leeds United FC surge ahead!
- 19' 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.
- 24' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 29' It is a cagey affair so far. Leeds United FC in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Middlesbrough FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 34' Over 34 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 39' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Emmanuel Latte Lath made 525 appearances and scored 34 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 44' Leeds United FC currently sit 2 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 49' The energy levels are beginning to show. Michael Carrick might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 54' Maximilian Wober makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Leeds United FC are in front.
- 59' Supporters expect more eagerness from Daniel James, as he is very good at scoring at Elland Road with 18 goals in the last 17 games.
- 64' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Middlesbrough FC that had 383 games and scored 467 goals.
- 69' Another change for Leeds United FC made on 69 minute. Wilfried Gnonto leaves to be changed by Joel Piroe.
- 71' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for George Edmundson.
- 74' Brilliant from the ! Daniel James makes it 3-0 with a superb finish on 74.
- 79' It looks surprising Middlesbrough FC does not make any changes. Riley McGree has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 80' Middlesbrough FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 80.
- 81' Fresh legs for Middlesbrough FC! Delano Burgzorg comes on to replace Riley McGree.
- 82' The Middlesbrough FC manager makes a substitution. Finn Azaz departs to be replaced by Tommy Conway.
- 85' Ethan Ampadu gets the nod from Leeds United FC. He replaces Sam Byram and will look to change the dynamic.
- 89' Maximilian Wober catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 89.
- 90' The Leeds United FC bench stirs into life. Daniel James is withdrawn and Isaac Schmidt gets his opportunity.
- With this win, Leeds United FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Leeds United FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 6
-
7
Daniel James ↓ Isaac Schmidt 90'
-
25
Sam Byram ↓ Ethan Ampadu 85'
- 5
- 8
- 39
- 1
- 22
- 11
-
29
Wilfried Gnonto ↓ Joel Piroe 69'
-
19
Mateo Fernandez ↓ Manor Solomon 69'
Bench
-
4
Ethan Ampadu ↑ 85'
- 26
- 9
-
23
Josuha Guilavogui ↑ 90'
-
14
Manor Solomon ↑ 69'
-
10
Joel Piroe ↑ 69'
- 17
-
33
Isaac Schmidt ↑ 90'
- 50
Coach
Daniel Farke
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 5
- 15
- 25
- 4
- 1
- 9
-
8
Riley McGree ↓ Delano Burgzorg 81'
- 30
- 7
-
20
Finn Azaz ↓ Tommy Conway 82'
- 50
Bench
- 12
-
10
Delano Burgzorg ↑ 81'
- 11
- 31
-
22
Tommy Conway ↑ 82'
- 14
- 16
- 17
- 37
Coach
Michael Carrick
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Emmanuel Latte Lath | 4 |
| Mateusz Klich | 3 |
| Daniel James | 3 |
| Crysencio Summerville | 3 |
| Patrick Bamford | 2 |
| Wilfried Gnonto | 2 |
| Helder Costa | 1 |
| Joel Piroe | 1 |
Head to Head
Leeds United FC Form
2024-12-10
Leeds United FC
3–1
Middlesbrough FC
W
2024-12-07
Leeds United FC
2–0
Derby County FC
W
2024-11-30
Blackburn Rovers FC
1–0
Leeds United FC
L
2024-11-27
Leeds United FC
3–0
Luton Town FC
W
2024-11-24
Swansea City AFC
3–4
Leeds United FC
W
2024-11-09
Leeds United FC
2–0
Queens Park Rangers FC
W
Middlesbrough FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.99
Leeds United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.16
Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 60% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Leeds United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.15
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Leeds United FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
42%
Leeds United FC or Middlesbrough FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Leeds United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.8%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
8.4%
1 – 0
7.9%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
5.9%
1 – 2
5.6%
2 – 2
5.5%
3 – 0
5.4%
0 – 1
4.3%
3 – 2
3.7%
4 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Leeds United FC
| Handicap | Leeds United FC covers | Push | Middlesbrough FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 17% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 22% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 13% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.