Middlesbrough vs Leicester Predictions, Betting Tips and Preview

Middlesbrough vs Leicester predictions and betting tips for their Premier League fixture on Monday 2nd January at 12:30pm

 

Middlesbrough provided Manchester United with a real test on Saturday, and only two late goals from Mourinho’s men denied them all three points from Old Trafford. Despite the loss, Boro will still be confident coming into this clash with their home form this season. Meanwhile, their opponents Leicester will be relishing this battle following their win over West Ham at the weekend. However, Leicester’s away form has been very poor this campaign and are still to record a win to on the road; they will be hoping that will change on Teesside.

 

Middlesbrough vs Leicester Predictions

Leicester are yet to win away from home this campaign, and out of their nine away matches, The Foxes have only managed to avoid defeat on two occasions. Boro have won three of their last five home matches, and the two matches they did not record a win were against Liverpool and Chelsea, so this clash is there for the taking for the home side. Despite their recent record at The Riverside, my first tip for this clash is going to be for the match to end in a draw. Leicester secured a vital three points on Saturday and they will certainly be aiming to make it back-to-back wins for just the second time this season; however, their dismal away record is a concern for Claudio Ranieri. Aitor Karanka’s side struggled on home soil at the start of the campaign, but three wins in five at home suggests things are changing for his side. I can see them taking this game to Leicester, but I feel this is a game The Foxes cannot afford to lose with them playing Chelsea after their trip to the North-East, therefore, I feel the match will end in a draw and that’s my first Middlesbrough vs Leicester prediction. The best odds are 11/5 with bet365.

 

Correct Score Tips

Middlesbrough do not possess too much firepower up-front, but they certainly have goals in Alvaro Negredo. In six of their nine matches at home, Boro have registered on the scoresheet, but also in six of those matches, The Teesside outfit have conceded. However, Middlesbrough’s defence is probably their strongest asset in the side and they have not conceded more than one goal in 12 of their 19 matches. Leicester have scored in seven of their nine away matches but have also failed to keep a clean sheet away from home, which could be a problem on Monday. I feel this match will be a score draw, due to the fact Leicester are involved in a lot of goals on the road, on average their away games see over three goals.  Like I mentioned, Boro’s defence is pretty solid and I can’t see them conceding more than once, so my second Middlesbrough vs Leicester betting tip is for the match to end 1-1 at 11/2 with bet365.

 

Anytime Goalscorer Tips

Alvaro Negredo scored twice last time these side encountered and with the other three of his five goals come at The Riverside, The Spaniard is a decent price of 9/5 to score anytime on Monday to complete our Middlesbrough vs Leicester predictions. Negredo usually plays as a lone striker and is also the designated penalty take for Middlesbrough, so it is likely that the former Manchester City striker will get chances.

 

Middlesbrough vs Leicester Team News

There are no real injury concerns for either side coming into this fixture. For the home side, Victor Ficscher remains a doubt for selection on Monday, while for Leicester, apart from Jamie Vardy being suspended, they should remain injury free ahead of Monday.

 

Head to Head Stats

The away side have not lost to Middlesbrough since 2002 and are unbeaten in their last 13. However, The Foxes have only picked up six wins, meaning the other seven matches ended in a draw. The sides met at the King Power in November where the match ended 2-2. Boro were denied a win in the final moments of the match as Islam Slimani rescued a point for Ranieri’s side.

 

Middlesbrough vs Leicester Betting Odds

The bookies have priced this up as a very even encounter. Middlesbrough came close to snatching a win in November, and to win on Monday, the Teesside outfit are best valued at 15/8. Meanwhile, Leicester’s away form has been concerning this campaign, and they are valued at around 7/4 to collect all three points. A repeat of the result earlier in the season is valued at 23/10 with Paddy Power.

 

Middlesbrough vs Leicester Betting Tips

Match to end as a draw – 11/5 with Bet365: open an account get a £200 bonus.

Correct score: 1-1 – 11/2 with Bet365.

Alvaro Negredo to score anytime – 9/5 with Bet Victor: open an account get a £60 free bet.