Predictions and betting tips for the football match between Leicester and Middlesbrough on February 17, 2024.
Predictions

Predictions and betting tips for the football match between Leicester and Middlesbrough on February 17, 2024.

Posted on by Matthew Reynolds

Our forecast for the upcoming Championship game:

Leicester

Leicester

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

The King Power Stadium will be the main event as Leicester City and Middlesbrough face off in the highly anticipated Championship derby during Matchday 33. The Foxes are aiming for their fifth straight victory in the league, but we shouldn’t discount the visitors just yet. Jamie Vardy is predicted to lead the attack for the home team, while Marc Albrighton and Wilfried Ndidi remain out of action due to injuries.

Unfortunately, the Boro did not perform well in their recent matches against Middlesbrough and Preston. After considering all factors, we believe it would be wise to bet on the team currently in first place. While Duane Holmes and Kian Best will not be playing due to injuries, there are no players suspended for the opposing team. In the previous season, Middlesbrough won 1-0 against Leicester City, so they will likely be seeking redemption. Several players, including Isaiah Jones, Alex Bangura, Tom Smith, Emmanuel Latte Lath, and Darragh Lenihan, are injured for the visiting team.

The game will take place on February 17th, 2024 at 4:00 PM.

Prediction:
2-0

Player in focus (Paddy McNair):

Paddy McNair

Paddy McNair followed in the footsteps of fellow countryman Jonny Evans by joining the Manchester United academy in 2011. In a surprising move, Louis van Gaal gave McNair his first team debut at the beginning of the 2014/2015 season.

Even though he is young, the skilled central defender has consistently shown maturity on the field. It is likely that he will become a key player at Old Trafford in the future. McNair has played for multiple youth teams and made his debut with the Northern Ireland senior national team in a friendly against Scotland in March 2015. He also played in three other matches as his team qualified for the Euro 2016 finals.

In the March 2016 friendly against Wales, Northern Ireland coach Michael O’Neill made the unexpected decision to use McNair as a holding midfielder. Following his strong performance in the position, O’Neill hinted that McNair may continue to play in midfield rather than defence for the national team in the future.

Highlighted Team (Leicester):

Leicester

Leicester City FC is a soccer team from England that was established in 1884. The team was initially known as Leicester Fosse, but in 1919, it changed its name to Leicester City FC due to financial issues. The club has participated in both the Premier League and Championship sporadically.

The King Power Stadium, with a seating capacity of 33,000, is the home venue for Leicester City’s games. The club’s colors are blue and white, and their nickname among fans is The Foxes.

Leicester City has achieved success in various competitions, winning the League Cup three times (in 1964, 1997, and 2000) and reaching the FA Cup final four times. The club has also won several titles in lower divisions of English football. Their last appearance in a European competition was in the 2000/2001 season, where they faced Red Star Belgrade twice and unfortunately lost both matches. Some notable players who have played for Leicester City FC include Mancini, Lineker, and Heskey.