Leicester City vs Middlesbrough Prediction: Boro have a historic dominance over the hosts

Leicester City vs Middlesbrough: Prediction and odds on the Match on 04 November 2025

Leicester City will lock horns against Middlesbrough at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday in continuation of the EFL Championship season. The Foxes are winless in their last four games, including three losses, while Middlesbrough are unbeaten in three of their last four games. Who will win? Below, you will find the team news, possible starting lineup, head-to-head statistics, interesting facts, betting tips, and odds.

Leicester City: form and statistics

Leicester City suffered a 2-0 loss to Blackburn Rovers in their last game to extend their losing run to three straight games. During this run, they had lost 1-0 to Millwall and 2-1 to Hull City. Interestingly, they were unbeaten in their previous eight games before things went awry in their last three encounters. Nevertheless, they remain unbeaten in five of their last six games at home. The Foxes now sit 14th on the table with 17 points in 13 games, scoring 15 goals and conceding 14.

Leicester City: Team News and Injury Report

Leicester City will be without the services of Aaron Ramsey (muscle), Ben Nelson (muscle), Harry Souttar (Achilles), and Bobby Reid (hamstring) in this game due to different injuries. Nevertheless, Jakub Stolarczyk will be in goal for Boro, and Julián Carranza will operate from the attack.

🔖 Leicester City possible starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper — Jakub Stolarczyk

Defenders — Ricardo Pereira, Caleb Okoli, Jannik Vestergaard, Victor Kristiansen

Midfielders — Harry Winks, Boubakary Soumaré, Issahaku Fatawu, Jordan James, Stephy Mavididi

Attacker — Julián Carranza

👤 Head coach: Martí Cifuentes 

Middlesbrough: form and statistics

Middlesbrough suffered a 3-0 loss to Watford in their last game to extend their winless run to two straight games, having previously played a 1-1 draw against Wrexham. Nevertheless, they have been impressive since the start of the season and have lost just twice in their last 12 games. Their performance on the road hasn’t been great, but it’s not completely horrible, with three wins, two draws, and two defeats in their seven away games this season. They sit second on the table with 25 points in 13 games, scoring 16 goals and conceding 11. 

Middlesbrough: Team News and Injury Report

Middlesbrough will be without at least two players in this game, with Darragh Lenihan and George Edmundson suffering from ankle and hamstring injuries, respectively. However, Solomon Brynn is expected to retain his place in between the sticks, getting cover from Alfie Jones and Dael Fry in the heart of the defence line. Tommy Conway will lead the attack in a 4-2-3-1 formation.

🔖 Middlesbrough possible starting lineup (4-2-3-1) 

Goalkeeper — Solomon Brynn

Defenders — Callum Brittain, Alfie Jones, Dael Fry, Matthew Targett

Midfielders — Luke Ayling, Alan Browne, Aidan Morris, Hayden Hackney, Delano Burgzorg

Attacker — Tommy Conway

👤 Head coach: Rob Edwards

Leicester City vs Middlesbrough: head-to-head statistics

Leicester City and Middlesbrough have met 13 times since 2010. Leicester have won five times, Middlesbrough have won twice, and six games have ended in draws. The last game between the two sides ended in a 2-1 win for Boro.

Leicester City vs Middlesbrough: Betting Tips & Odds

• Leicester City are winless in their last four games, including three losses, while Middlesbrough are unbeaten in three of their last four games. 1xBet offers 1.64 odds for the visitors to pick up at least a point from this game;
• Leicester have failed to score in their last two games and two of their last three games against Middlesbrough. 1xBet offers 1.61 odds for them to score fewer than two goals in this game;
• Three of the last five games between the two sides have seen at least one side keep a clean sheet. This option is available at 1.926 odds on 1xBet.

Leicester City vs Middlesbrough match prediction, 04 November 2025

It is going to be a hard-fought battle in this clash, but clear indications are showing that the clash will likely go in favour of the visitors. The hosts have not been performing to expectations in their recent games, and their record against Boro is nothing to write home about. Middlesbrough remain unbeaten in their last four games against Leicester, including wins in their last two. A win or a draw for the visitors looks safer than any other option in the game.

Our match prediction: Under 2.5 goals for a coefficient of 1.75 in the Betway bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: Total 1: Under 1.5 goals at a coefficient of 1.61 in the 1xBet bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: A win or a draw for Middlesbrough at a coefficient of 1.66 in the Bet365 bookmaker.