Very strong pick · fair odds 1.26 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.22Odds
Picks by market
ResultMiddlesbrough to win ✗57% · @1.53
Double chanceMiddlesbrough or draw ✓79% · @1.12
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓61% · @1.73
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.33
Middlesbrough vs Leicester: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Tuesday 24 February the Championship brings Middlesbrough against Leicester at Riverside Stadium. Kick-off: 20:45 WAT.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Middlesbrough 1.8 xG, Leicester 1.2 xG – a total near 3.1. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 58% and GG at 61%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Middlesbrough 57%, draw 22%, Leicester 21%.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.73.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (79%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Middlesbrough 1–1 Leicester. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Middlesbrough57%fair 1.76 · @1.53
Draw22%fair 4.53 · @4.10
Leicester21%fair 4.73 · @5.80
3.06Expected goals
1.84Middlesbrough xG
1.22Leicester xG
61%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
2–110%
1–09%
2–08%
1–26%
3–16%
From our goals model: Middlesbrough 1.8 – 1.2 Leicester expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Middlesbrough to win✗
57%
1.76
1.53
Double chance
Middlesbrough or draw✓
79%
1.27
1.12
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
61%
1.64
1.73 ▲
Draw no bet
Middlesbrough (draw no bet)
73%
1.37
–
Asian handicap
Leicester +1 (Asian handicap)✓
62%
1.61
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
79%
1.26
1.22
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
58%
1.73
1.67
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
64%
1.56
1.45
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
80%
1.25
1.18
First team to score
Middlesbrough to score first
57%
1.75
–
Half-time result
Middlesbrough ahead at half-time✗
39%
2.57
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Middlesbrough / FT Middlesbrough✗
32%
3.12
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.33
–
Recent results
Middlesbrough – last 2
DL
21 Feb
vs Oxford United
0–0
D
16 Feb
@ Coventry
1–3
L
0.5Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Leicester – last 1
D
21 Feb
@ Stoke City
2–2
D
2.0Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Middlesbrough and Leicester.
What is the prediction for Middlesbrough vs Leicester?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 79% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Middlesbrough vs Leicester?
On our numbers Middlesbrough have a 57% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Leicester 21%.
How many goals will there be in Middlesbrough vs Leicester?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Middlesbrough vs Leicester?
Our predicted score is Middlesbrough 1–1 Leicester, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Middlesbrough vs Leicester?
Middlesbrough vs Leicester (Championship) kicks off on Tuesday 24 February 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at Riverside Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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