Leeds United vs Middlesbrough Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Published at :December 10, 2024 at 5:41 PM

Modified at :December 10, 2024 at 5:41 PM

The hosts are a strong contender to seal Premier League promotion.

Matchweek 20 of the EFL Championship will take us to Elland Road where second-place Leeds United will welcome Middlesbrough. Leeds cannot afford any slip-ups at this point because a lot of teams are waiting to capitalise on their mistakes. The Whites are enjoying a wonderful season and are ever so motivated to get promoted to the top tier after being relegated a couple of seasons ago.

Middlesbrough on the other hand are not far behind. They are placed fifth in the standings with 31 points. They have won three of their last five league games but come into this game on the back of a 1-1 draw against Burnley where they dropped points from a winning position. The side from North Yorkshire emerged victorious during the reverse fixture and will be keen to complete the league double over Leeds.

A trip to Elland Road awaits 🛣️#UTB pic.twitter.com/KKmyEYvu8f
— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) December 9, 2024

Kick-off

Wednesday, December 11, 1:30 AM IST

Venue: Elland Road

Form

Leeds United (in all competitions): W-L-W-W-W

Middlesbrough (in all competitions): D-W-L-W-W

Players to watch

Daniel James (Leeds United)

The Welsh international has been one of the top-performing players for Leeds United this season. He has made sure to put together impactful and match-winning performances for his side and has contributed heavily to their success. James is known for his explosive pace, trickery and his work rate.

He loves to take on the defenders and score past them. With three goals and two assists, James has registered five goal contributions for Leeds.

Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough)

Finn Azaz is the most in-form player in the EFL Championship at the moment. His technicality, creativity and versatility in the middle of the park come in as an added advantage for the Smoggies. Azaz has recorded six goals and seven assists so far this campaign, including five goal contributions in the last three games. He primarily operates as an attacking midfielder, but can also slot in as a defensive midfielder if required.

Match facts

Leeds have won each of their last four league games against Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough have failed to win any of their last eight away games against Leeds
Both teams scored 12 goals in total against each other across two games

Leeds United vs Middlesbrough: Betting tips and Odds

Tip 1: Leeds United to win – 3/4 by SkyBet
Tip 2: First-half score Leeds 1-0 – 18/1 by Bet365
Tip 3: Both teams to score – 3/4 by William Hill

Injury & Team News

Leeds United will miss Ethan Ampadu, Ilia Gruev, and Largie Ramazani. Meanwhile, Middlesbrough will be without Aidan Morris and Alex Bangura.

Head-to-head

Total Matches played – 37

Leeds United wins – 16

Middlesbrough wins – 8

Draws – 13

Predicted Line-up

Leeds United (4-2-3-1)

Meslier (GK); Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Byram; Tanaka, Rothwell; James, Aaronson, Gnonto; Piroe

Middlesbrough (4-2-3-1)

Brinn (GK); Dijksteel, Fry, Edmundson, Broges; Barlasar, Hackney; Doak, Azaz, Burgzorg; Conway

Prediction for Leeds United vs Middlesbrough

Leeds United are the favourites to win this game, thanks to their sublime run of form and strong home support. We expect them to win 2-1.

Prediction: Leeds United 2-1 Middlesbrough

Telecast for Leeds United vs Middlesbrough

India – FanCode

UK – Sky Sports Football

US – CBS Sports Network, Paramount+

Nigeria – No Telecast

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