Tournament: EFL Cup England
Venue: Elland Road (Leeds)
Game Time: August 14, 2024, 15:00
Leeds United will host Middlesbrough in the first round of the English League Cup, with both teams aiming for a strong start to the season. This match promises to be a competitive encounter between two clubs with rich histories and strong ambitions.
Key Statistics and Trends
Leeds United:
- Won three of their last five matches.
- Has not lost in their last six head-to-head encounters with Middlesbrough.
- Wins the first half in 44% of their matches.
Middlesbrough:
- Won seven of their last nine games.
- Last won at Elland Road in 2011.
- Wins the first half in 28% of their matches.
Team Analysis
Leeds United: The "Whites" are back in the Championship after their recent stint in the Premier League. Under Daniel Farke, who has experience leading teams to promotion, Leeds are eager to make a strong push for a return to the top flight. They started the new season with a 3-3 draw against Portsmouth, showing their attacking prowess but also some defensive vulnerabilities. Despite losing key player Summerville, Leeds still possess a strong squad and will look to make their mark in this cup competition.
Middlesbrough: The "Riversiders" had a challenging previous season, falling short of promotion and exiting the League Cup in the semifinals. Michael Carrick’s side has shown resilience and started this season with a win over Swansea. They will be keen to build on that momentum, but injuries to key players Forss and Smith may hinder their efforts. Middlesbrough's solid form in recent matches makes them a formidable opponent for Leeds.
Team News
Leeds United:
- Full squad available.
Middlesbrough:
- Forss and Smith are out due to injuries.
Possible Starting Lineups
Leeds United (Possible lineup):
- Meslier – Firpo, Struijk, Rodon, Bogle – Gruev, Ampadu, Gnonto, James, Rutter – Fernandez
Middlesbrough (Possible lineup):
- Dieng – Engel, Clarke, van den Berg, Ayling – Hackney, McGree, Morris, Jones – Latte Lath, Azaz
Previous Head-to-Head Matches: Leeds United vs Middlesbrough
Leeds United have been dominant in recent head-to-head encounters, remaining unbeaten in the last six meetings and winning the last four.
Free Prediction for the Match: Leeds United vs Middlesbrough
Given the attacking capabilities of both sides and their current form, this match is likely to see goals. The safest bet is on "total over 2.5 goals" with odds of 1.61.
Prediction: Total over 2.5 goals (odds: 1.61).
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