Leicester City FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Leicester City FC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship at King Power Stadium.
- Leicester City FC 46 games · 46 pts (2026/27)
- Middlesbrough FC 15 games · 29 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Chris Kavanagh
- Assistant 1 James Mainwaring
- Assistant 2 Mark Scholes
9 games this season
🟨 5.6/game
⚽ 16.0 goals/game
🟥 4 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | Swansea City AFC | 15 | 26 |
| 7 | Southampton FC | 15 | 24 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 15 | 24 |
| 9 | West Ham United FC | 15 | 23 |
| 10 | Sheffield United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 11 | Portsmouth FC | 15 | 22 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 15 | 21 |
| 13 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 15 | 21 |
| 14 | Cardiff City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 15 | Wrexham AFC | 15 | 18 |
| 16 | Millwall FC | 15 | 18 |
| 17 | Bristol City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 18 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 15 | 17 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 15 | 17 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 15 | 15 |
| 21 | Lincoln City FC | 15 | 15 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 15 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 15 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 15 | 8 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb | Middlesbrough FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Feb | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 10 Feb | Watford FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Feb | Stoke City FC | A | 5–0 | W |
| 30 Jan | Swansea City AFC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 27 Jan | Birmingham City FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb | Leicester City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Feb | Preston North End FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Feb | Bristol City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Feb | Sunderland AFC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Jan | Rotherham United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Jan | Millwall FC | A | 3–1 | W |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season
Middlesbrough FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Middlesbrough FC
0-15
5/3
16-30
2/1
31-45
4/3
46-60
5/4
61-75
6/4
76+
7/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Middlesbrough FC
| William Lankshear | 13 G | |
| Amario Cozier-Duberry | 3 G | 4 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Leicester City FC to score. At the same time, Middlesbrough FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 3' Controversy at the stadium! Matt Clarke argues furiously but the card stands.
- 8' Leicester City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Middlesbrough FC backline.
- 13' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 18' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 23' With 0 assists to his name this season, Anfernee Dijksteel is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Leicester City FC.
- 24' What a strike from Finn Azaz! The score is 0-1.
- 29' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 34' Daniel Barlaser is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Leicester City FC so far.
- 37' What a moment for Sam Silvera! That strike on 37 puts his side firmly in control.
- 42' The 22-year-old Rav van den Berg has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 46' Stephy Mavididi makes way for Thomas Cannon at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Leicester City FC.
- 51' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 56' The travelling Middlesbrough FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 59' Tom Glover has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 59.
- 59' Yunus Akgun is ready to make an impact after coming on for Abdul Issahaku at the 59 minute mark.
- 60' The referee has no hesitation. Wout Faes is booked for Leicester City FC — card on 60.
- 64' The whistle greets Kiernan Dewsbury Hall as he departs to be replaced by Kasey McAteer.
- 68' The Middlesbrough FC bench stirs into life. Finn Azaz is withdrawn and Sam Greenwood gets his opportunity.
- 73' Middlesbrough FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 78' A change in the Middlesbrough FC ranks — Sam Silvera exits the field as Marcus Forss enters on 78.
- 81' A meaty challenge results in booking for Luke Ayling on 81.
- 85' Brilliant from the forward! Jamie Vardy makes it 1-2 with a superb finish on 85.
- 89' Marc Albrighton has so much to prove this time. He replaces Dennis Praet on 89 minute.
- The points are shared — Leicester City FC 1-2 Middlesbrough FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Leicester City FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 21
- 23
- 8
- 2
-
10
Stephy Mavididi ↓ Thomas Cannon 46'
-
26
Dennis Praet ↓ Marc Albrighton 89'
-
20
Patson Daka ↓ Jamie Vardy 64'
- 3
- 30
- 22
-
18
Abdul Issahaku ↓ Yunus Akgun 59'
Bench
-
9
Jamie Vardy ↑ 64'
-
11
Marc Albrighton ↑ 89'
- 17
- 4
-
29
Yunus Akgun ↑ 59'
- 41
- 5
-
35
Kasey McAteer ↑ 64'
-
28
Thomas Cannon ↑ 46'
Coach
Enzo Maresca
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
5-4-1Starting XI
- 5
- 17
- 12
- 28
- 4
- 8
- 23
-
20
Finn Azaz ↓ Sam Greenwood 68'
- 3
-
18
Sam Silvera ↓ Marcus Forss 78'
- 27
Bench
-
21
Marcus Forss ↑ 78'
-
15
Anfernee Dijksteel ↑ 89'
- 1
- 13
-
29
Sam Greenwood ↑ 68'
- 14
- 38
- 49
Coach
Michael Carrick
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jamie Vardy | 1 |
| Sam Greenwood | 1 |
| Finn Azaz | 1 |
| Sam Silvera | 1 |
Head to Head
Leicester City FC Form
2024-02-17
Leicester City FC
1–2
Middlesbrough FC
L
2024-02-13
Leicester City FC
2–0
Sheffield Wednesday FC
W
2024-02-10
Watford FC
1–2
Leicester City FC
W
2024-02-03
Stoke City FC
0–5
Leicester City FC
W
2024-01-30
Leicester City FC
3–1
Swansea City AFC
W
2024-01-27
Leicester City FC
3–0
Birmingham City FC
W
Middlesbrough FC Form
2024-02-17
Leicester City FC
1–2
Middlesbrough FC
W
2024-02-14
Preston North End FC
2–1
Middlesbrough FC
L
2024-02-10
Middlesbrough FC
1–2
Bristol City FC
L
2024-02-04
Middlesbrough FC
1–1
Sunderland AFC
D
2024-01-20
Middlesbrough FC
1–1
Rotherham United FC
D
2024-01-13
Millwall FC
1–3
Middlesbrough FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.29
Leicester City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.26
Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for:
Leicester City FC or Middlesbrough FC 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Middlesbrough FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.55
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Leicester City FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
63%
Leicester City FC or Middlesbrough FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Middlesbrough FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 0
9.9%
1 – 0
9%
0 – 1
8.8%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.3%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
5%
3 – 1
3.4%
1 – 3
3.3%
3 – 0
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Leicester City FC
| Handicap | Leicester City FC covers | Push | Middlesbrough FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 19% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 19% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Leicester City FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.