Middlesbrough vs Leicester: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Middlesbrough prepare to host Leicester City on February 24, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45, this ENGLAND: Championship fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Middlesbrough, currently 2nd in the standings with 61 points from 32 games, are close to the leaders with only 1 points separating them. They've earned 33 points from 15 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

Leicester City, sitting 22nd with 32 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 10 points from 16 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Middlesbrough and Leicester City have been competitive, ending in a 1-1 draw. Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Coventry, Middlesbrough recorded a 1-3 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Brynn, Targett, Malanda, Ayling, Brittain, McGree, Hackney, Morris, Browne, Conway, Whittaker. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Leicester City's last outing came against Southampton, where they secured a 3-4 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Begovic, Thomas, Nelson, Okoli, Pereira, Winks, Skipp, Mavididi, Mukasa, Fatawu, Daka. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Middlesbrough are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Middlesbrough and Leicester City are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Middlesbrough's fixtures have averaged 3 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Leicester City's games average 3.2 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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