Middlesbrough FC vs Leicester City FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Middlesbrough FC vs Leicester City FC — Championship at Riverside.
- Middlesbrough FC 15 games · 29 pts (2026/27)
- Leicester City FC 46 games · 46 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Oliver Langford
- Assistant 1 Hristo Karaivanov
- Assistant 2 Bhupinder Gill
5 games this season
🟨 4.2/game
⚽ 17.8 goals/game
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov | Leicester City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 04 Nov | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 28 Oct | Stoke City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Oct | Norwich City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Oct | Birmingham City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Oct | Sunderland AFC | A | 4–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov | Middlesbrough FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Nov | Leeds United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Oct | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Oct | Sunderland AFC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Oct | Swansea City AFC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 07 Oct | Stoke City FC | H | 2–0 | 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' And we are off! Middlesbrough FC vs Leicester City FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Leicester City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 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.
- 12' The referee calls foul for Jannik Vestergaard. He receives a Yellow card.
- 17' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 22' Middlesbrough FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 27' It looks surprising Leicester City FC does not make any changes. Harry Winks has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 32' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Middlesbrough FC that had 398 games and scored 498 goals.
- 37' Bangladesh international Hamza Choudhury has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 42' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Matt Crooks.
- 43' Harry Winks picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 48' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 53' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 58' Leicester City FC make a change. Kasey McAteer trudges off to be replaced by Abdul Issahaku on 58 minutes.
- 63' Both keepers have barely been tested. Middlesbrough FC and Leicester City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 68' Morgan Rogers gets the nod from Middlesbrough FC. He replaces Matt Crooks and will look to change the dynamic.
- 73' Emmanuel Latte Lath is ready to make an impact after coming on for Josh Coburn at the 73 minute mark.
- 78' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 82' The referee shows Leicester City FC player a Yellow card on 82.
- 83' Sam Greenwood does the damage! The net is bulging and Middlesbrough FC surge ahead!
- 85' It’s a booking for Middlesbrough FC player. Jonny Howson gets a Yellow card.
- 85' The whistle greets Hamza Choudhury as he departs to be replaced by Jamie Vardy.
- 88' That is a Yellow card for Middlesbrough FC. Isaiah Jones will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' Isaiah Jones makes way for Anfernee Dijksteel at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Middlesbrough FC.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for Middlesbrough FC. Morgan Rogers will be fuming at that decision.
- It finishes all square. Middlesbrough FC and Leicester City FC share the spoils 1-0.
Lineups
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 17
- 6
- 1
- 11
- 7
- 3
- 29
- 19
- 27
-
25
Matt Crooks ↓ Morgan Rogers 68'
- 16
Bench
- 5
-
10
Morgan Rogers ↑ 68'
-
15
Anfernee Dijksteel ↑ 90'
- 4
-
30
Emmanuel Latte Lath ↑ 73'
- 24
- 23
- 18
- 14
Coach
Michael Carrick
Leicester City FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 14
-
17
Hamza Choudhury ↓ Jamie Vardy 85'
- 21
- 23
- 8
- 2
- 10
- 3
- 30
- 22
-
35
Kasey McAteer ↓ Abdul Issahaku 58'
Bench
-
9
Jamie Vardy ↑ 85'
- 11
- 15
- 4
- 20
- 41
-
18
Abdul Issahaku ↑ 58'
- 28
- 7
Coach
Enzo Maresca
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Greenwood | 1 |
| Finn Azaz | 1 |
| Sam Silvera | 1 |
| Jamie Vardy | 1 |
Head to Head
Middlesbrough FC Form
2023-11-11
Middlesbrough FC
1–0
Leicester City FC
W
2023-11-04
Plymouth Argyle FC
3–3
Middlesbrough FC
D
2023-10-28
Middlesbrough FC
0–2
Stoke City FC
L
2023-10-24
Norwich City FC
1–2
Middlesbrough FC
W
2023-10-21
Middlesbrough FC
1–0
Birmingham City FC
W
2023-10-07
Sunderland AFC
0–4
Middlesbrough FC
W
Leicester City FC Form
2023-11-11
Middlesbrough FC
1–0
Leicester City FC
L
2023-11-03
Leicester City FC
0–1
Leeds United FC
L
2023-10-28
Queens Park Rangers FC
1–2
Leicester City FC
W
2023-10-24
Leicester City FC
1–0
Sunderland AFC
W
2023-10-21
Swansea City AFC
1–3
Leicester City FC
W
2023-10-07
Leicester City FC
2–0
Stoke City FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.12
Middlesbrough FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.85
Leicester City FC xG
I would bet for:
Middlesbrough FC or Draw 75% + Under 2.5 goals 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Middlesbrough FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.97
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 2.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Middlesbrough FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Leicester City FC
56%
Middlesbrough FC or Leicester City FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.4%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 1
10.5%
2 – 0
8.3%
2 – 1
7.2%
1 – 2
5.5%
0 – 2
4.8%
2 – 2
3.2%
3 – 0
3.1%
3 – 1
2.8%
1 – 3
1.6%
Asian Handicap — Middlesbrough FC
| Handicap | Middlesbrough FC covers | Push | Leicester City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 12% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 23% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 17% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
Leicester City FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.