Leeds-Middlesbrough Statistical Preview

Probable Lineups

Team News

Leeds

• Alex Mowatt is expected to return to the side in place of Michael Brown.
• Scott Wootton could be out until Christmas, so either Lee Peltier or Marius Zaliukas will replace him, with Sam Byram returning too.

Middlesbrough

• Emmanuel Ledesma is still expected to miss out with Josef Varga in line to return to the side.
• George Friend could well start at left back in Aitor Karanka’s side.

Match Facts

• Leeds have won their last 3 home matches in Championship.
• Middlesbrough have lost their last 3 away matches in Championship.
• There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Leeds’s last 6 games in Championship.
• Leeds have scored at least 2 goals in their last 4 matches in Championship.

Prediction

• Leeds are starting to find the sort of form that is expected of them in the Championship with four wins in their last six games.
• Three wins on the bounce at Elland Road will also add confidence as they host inconsistent Middlesbrough.
• Boro have hired Aitor Karanka to replace Tony Mowbray and the former Real Madrid number two will be desperate to turn round the fortunes of the north east club.
• Three defeats in a row on the road suggests that Boro may struggle against in-form Leeds.

Leeds 3 - 1 Middlesbrough