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Leeds United will welcome Middlesbrough to Elland Road in the EFL Championship on Tuesday. Leeds are in second place in the league table, trailing league leaders Sheffield United by one point. The visitors have nine wins to their name and are in fifth place with 31 points, seven fewer than the hosts.
Leeds suffered a 1-0 loss to Blackburn Rovers last month and bounced back with a 2-0 home win over Derby County last week. Joe Rodon broke the deadlock in the 39th minute and Maximilian Wöber, who subbed on for Junior Firpo in the 21st minute, added the second goal in the 44th minute.
Boro are unbeaten in their last two league games and were held to a 1-1 draw against Burnley last week. Anfernee Dijksteel broke the deadlock in the 13th minute and Connor Roberts pulled Burnley level in the 37th minute.
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Leeds United vs Middlesbrough Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have a long-standing rivalry and have crossed paths 104 times in all competitions. The hosts have the upper hand in these meetings with 42 wins. Boro are not far behind with 33 wins and 29 games have ended in draws.
- Leeds secured a league double with an aggregate score of 7-5 last season.
- They last met in the Carabao Cup first round in August, which the visitors won 3-0.
- Leeds United are on a four-game winning streak in Championship meetings against Boro.
- Middlesbrough are unbeaten in their last four away games in the Championship, recording two wins. They have scored 14 goals in these games.
- Leeds are on a seven-game winning streak at home in the Championship, keeping six clean sheets.
- Both teams have scored 33 goals in 19 league games. The hosts have the better defensive record, conceding nine fewer goals (13).
Leeds United vs Middlesbrough Prediction
The Whites have won five of their last seven games while keeping four clean sheets. They are on a seven-game winning streak at home in the league and are strong favorites. They have scored at least three goals in three of their last four league games and will look to build on that prolific run here.
Daniel Farke is sweating over Junior Firpo's fitness after he was subbed off with a hamstring issue last week. Ilia Gruev is a long-term absentee while Sam Byram is a doubt. Ethan Ampadu is also unlikely to recover in time for this match.
Boro have won four of their last six league games and will look to continue that form here. They are winless in their last six league meetings against the hosts, failing to score in three.
Darragh Lenihan and Alex Bangura are long-term absentees. Rav van den Berg was back in training alongside Aidan Morris last week but both were left out of the matchday squad. Michael Carrick is likely to make a few changes to the starting XI from their draw against Burnley last week.
Leeds have been the better side in this fixture recently and, considering their home form this season, they are expected to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: Leeds United 2-1 Middlesbrough
Leeds United vs Middlesbrough Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Leeds United to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Both teams to score - Yes
