Leicester vs Middlesbrough Prediction & Betting Tips

Leicester vs Middlesbrough Match Preview

Leicester return to the King Power looking to stabilise their campaign after a run of poor form has seen their early momentum fade.

Middlesbrough arrive in stronger shape overall, sitting higher in the Championship standings and showing better balance between defence and attack.

The fixture brings together two sides trending in opposite directions, yet both showing signs of inconsistency in recent weeks.

Leicester’s Home Form Shows Promise but Scoring Remains a Concern

Leicester’s recent Championship performances highlight a growing problem in front of goal. They have scored only six times in six home matches this season, drawing three of those and winning twice. The latest home result, a 0-2 defeat to Blackburn, extended a streak of three home games without victory.

Their attack has lacked edge recently, failing to score in three of the last four overall fixtures. The 1-1 home draw with Portsmouth and a goalless stalemate against Coventry show a side struggling to convert territorial control into goals.

Defensively, they remain relatively organised with only five goals conceded at home, but the lack of end product continues to limit progress.

Middlesbrough More Settled but Still Inconsistent Away from Home

Middlesbrough’s overall Championship form is stronger, with seven wins and just two defeats from thirteen games. Away from home, they have collected three victories in seven outings, displaying good defensive structure and improved control in transitions.

The 1-0 win at Sheffield Wednesday and 2-2 draw at Preston underline their capacity to grind out points in varied situations.

However, inconsistency still lingers. A 3-0 defeat at Watford last time out exposed defensive vulnerabilities, while earlier defeats at Portsmouth and tight draws at Southampton suggest they are not yet fully reliable away from home.

Even so, their attack remains functional with nine goals scored on the road, and they have lost only two of their last seven overall fixtures.

Leicester vs Middlesbrough Prediction

The betting angles lean towards a balanced contest. Both teams to score at 1.80 odds fits the pattern, as Leicester often find a breakthrough at home despite limited success, while Middlesbrough have netted in five of their seven away matches.

Additionally, the Middlesbrough or Draw double chance at 1.67 odds carries value given their superior league form and Leicester’s current run of three straight defeats. The visitors’ steadier structure and Leicester’s scoring problems suggest they are more likely to avoid defeat.

A 1-1 draw, listed at 6.00 odds, aligns closely with the data. Leicester’s frequent home stalemates and Middlesbrough’s solid away displays make that outcome a realistic reflection of both sides’ present form.

Marco Marin- November 3, 2025

Leicester vs Middlesbrough Betting Tips

Both Teams to Score

OK

1.80 Odds

Middlesbrough or Draw Double Chance

OK

1.67 Odds

1-1 Full-time Correct Score

OK

6.00 Odds