Leeds-Middlesbrough Statistical Preview

Probable Lineups

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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