Ace Football previews the Championship round 41 match between Middlesbrough and Leeds and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
When Leeds come to Riverside Stadium for the Championship match this coming Tuesday, Middlesbrough will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
Two places behind the league-leaders, Leeds claimed 82 points from 40 rounds, while Middlesbrough amassed 60 points. They now rank as number 5 in the Championship standings.
Team form: Middlesbrough vs Leeds
Middlesbrough Form
Their last three matches saw Middlesbrough drawing 0-0 with Luton, before taking out Oxford by 2-1, and Blackburn by 0-2. It has been a bit hit-and-miss for Middlesbrough but at least mostly hit, as they put four wins on the board in their previous six Championship matches. They didn’t draw any matches, but lost twice, scoring nine goals while conceding six.
Leeds Form
Having recorded three draws from their previous three matches without winning, Leeds are on the lookout for a win again. Against Queens Park Rangers, they settled for a 2-2 draw, before finishing level with Swansea in a 2-2 draw. In their latest match, they once again had to settle for a draw after a 1-1 match against Luton. Leeds managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Championship away matches, in which they scored 12 while also conceding five times. They also experienced two draws and one defeat.
Betting stats and facts for Middlesbrough and Leeds
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Middlesbrough and Leeds played across all tournaments.
- In 8 of the last 9 Middlesbrough matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 8 of the last 9 Middlesbrough home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 8 of the last 9 Middlesbrough matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Middlesbrough have won the last 3 home matches in a row while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- Middlesbrough have won the last 3 home matches in a row in the Championship while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- In 3 of the last 4 Leeds away matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Leeds away matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Leeds away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Leeds away matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was over 2.5
Players in form: Middlesbrough vs Leeds
Tommy Conway is showing good form for Middlesbrough, scoring two goals in their last six matches. Daniel James scored once in his previous half dozen outings.
Betting markets: Middlesbrough vs Leeds
Full-time result
Middlesbrough claimed all three points four times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing three along the way. They endured defeat in three of the games in this run. Leeds won five of their last 10 games away, while drawing four and losing one in this series of matches. Leeds have beaten Middlesbrough in impressive 5 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
Middlesbrough scored first in six of their last ten home games. Leeds scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Leeds managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Middlesbrough have scored in 4 consecutive league meetings with Leeds.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Middlesbrough’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.2 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Leeds, who managed to score 1.7 times in those matches.
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