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Leeds vs Middlesbrough Predictions - All square in EFL Cup

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 12 Aug 2024

Ralph Staniforth 12 Aug 2024

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Leeds and Middlesbrough are both in good form.
Leeds are unbeaten in their last three matches; Middlesbrough in their last six.
No injuries or suspensions reported for either team.

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Leeds are unbeaten in their last 6 matches against Middlesbrough (Getty Images)

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Both these sides have strong squads and are among the favourites in the Championship. I expect a draw after 90 minutes.

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Head to Head
Leeds Form
Leeds Injuries & Team News
Middlesbrough Form
Middlesbrough Injuries & Team News

Leeds are unbeaten in their last 3 matches
Leeds are unbeaten in their last 6 matches against Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough are unbeaten in their last 6 matches

Head to Head

In 103 previous encounters, Leeds hold a 42-32 lead with 29 draws.

Leeds Form

Leeds are unbeaten in three consecutive matches, with two wins and one draw.

The Whites won back-to-back pre-season friendlies against Harrogate Town (3-0) and Valencia (2-1). Daniel Farke’s side then started their Championship campaign with a 3-3 draw at Elland Road against Portsmouth.

Pascal Struijk scored an early penalty and Leeds shipped two goals before half time. Willy Gnonto equalised and Portsmouth struck again in the 92nd minute before Brendan Aaronson levelled in the final minute.

Leeds Injuries & Team News

Leeds have no injuries or suspensions.

Forwards Patrick Bamford, Joel Piroe and Brendan Aaronson were on the bench on Saturday and could start here.

Middlesbrough Form

Middlesbrough ended pre-season in good form, with just one defeat and four clean sheets in six matches.

Boro beat Heerenveen 1-0 in their final pre-season friendly. Michael Carrick’s side followed this result with a Championship opening day win at home against Swansea (1-0).

The Teesside outfit had 18-5 shots in the Swansea victory and didn’t allow a single shot on target. Emmanuel Latte Lath scored a 25th-minute penalty and Boro comfortably saw out the win.

Middlesbrough Injuries & Team News

Middlesbrough have no injuries or suspensions.

Striker Latte Lath could start after netting the winner against Swansea.

Verdict

Leeds v Middlesbrough

Leeds and Middlesbrough have plenty of quality in their ranks and the two sides are in good form. The well-matched teams will want to remain unbeaten and a hard-fought draw can unfold in the EFL Cup.

Draw

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Ralph Staniforth is a South African sports journalist, editor and betting writer who has worked in sports media since 2012.

With a background in Sports Science, he has covered a wide range of sports and interviewed leading players and coaches across South African rugby, cricket and football.

His sports betting work covers both South African and international markets, combining his knowledge of sport with extensive experience analysing fixtures, teams, form and betting markets.

Ralph specialises in football and rugby, while also covering cricket, tennis and golf. His work includes match previews, betting tips, betting guides and broader analysis of the sports betting industry.

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