Tipps Leeds Middlesbrough League Cup 14/08/2024

Prediction 1X2 : Which team to bet on?

Middlesbrough wins the match.

1. Middlesbrough has a better away record: Recent form shows that Middlesbrough has been performing better than Leeds United, winning 60% of their matches compared to just 40% for Leeds. This gives Middlesbrough an advantage in this match.

2. Middlesbrough’s defensive performance: Over the last 5 away games, Middlesbrough has conceded an average of 0.6 goals per match, which is lower than Leeds United’s average of 1 goal conceded per home match. This defensive solidity could help Middlesbrough withstand Leeds’ attack and make things difficult for the home team.

3. Middlesbrough’s recent away matches are convincing: Recent away results for Middlesbrough have been impressive, showing that they can handle pressure and get good results even away from home. Two notable recent matches are Doncaster 3 – 5 Middlesbrough and Cardiff City 1 – 4 Middlesbrough, demonstrating a strong offensive potential on the road.

Over/Under 2,5: Which bet ?

“Over 2.5”

1. The offensive potential of Leeds United is 86%, which is very high. Moreover, looking at their last 5 home matches, they scored a total of 10 goals, averaging 2 goals per match. They also have the ability to score more than 2 goals per match as seen in their matches against Portsmouth where they scored 3 goals and against Norwich City where they scored 4 goals.

2. Middlesbrough has an offensive potential of 57% away from home. In their last 5 away matches, they scored a total of 10 goals, averaging 2 goals per match. They also scored more than 2 goals in their match against Doncaster with a total of 5 goals.

3. It is also important to consider that both teams tend to concede a lot of goals. Leeds United has conceded an average of 1 goal per home match, while Middlesbrough has conceded an average of 0.6 goals per away match. The high number of goals scored and conceded by both teams indicates a high probability for the match to have over 2.5 goals.

BTTS: Will both teams score ?

Both teams score: Yes

1. High offensive performance from both teams: Both teams have shown strong offensive performance in their previous matches, with Leeds United averaging 2.4 goals scored per home match and Middlesbrough averaging 1.6 goals scored per away match. This indicates a high likelihood of both teams scoring.

2. Weak defenders: At home, Leeds United has conceded an average of 1 goal per match, while away, Middlesbrough has conceded an average of 0.6 goals per match. Both teams have displayed some vulnerability in their defense which could favor the opposing goal.

3. Recent head-to-head records: In their previous matches, both teams have shown a tendency to score goals. Leeds United’s recent home matches have almost all seen the home team both score and concede, while Middlesbrough away has had a similar scenario, indicating that both teams to score is a likely prediction.

Which bet offers an interesting value bet ?

Middlesbrough wins the match

Bet on the exact result

Leeds United 2 – 2 Middlesbrough

1. Leeds United’s home statistics over their last 5 matches show a trend of scoring 2.4 goals per game, which aligns with the prediction of 2 goals for Leeds.
2. Middlesbrough have an away offensive potential of 57% over their last 5 matches and score an average of 1.6 goals per game, suggesting they are capable of scoring 2 goals against Leeds United.
3. Both teams have relatively low defensive potentials (36% for Leeds United and 21% for Middlesbrough), indicating they are likely to concede goals, which coincides with the prediction of a 2-2 scoreline.

Game Analysis and Key Facts

Team Form

Leeds United have had mixed performances at home. They have won 40% of their last 5 matches. They score an average of 2.4 goals per game.

Middlesbrough are strong away from home with a 60% win rate in their last 5 outings. They score less, averaging 1.6 goals.

Defensively, Leeds concede more goals, totaling 12 goals in 5 matches. Middlesbrough have a more solid defense, having only conceded 11 goals.

Leeds have an offensive potential of 86%. For Middlesbrough, this figure is 57%.

Defensively, Leeds are at 36% compared to Middlesbrough’s 21%.

Despite these numbers, the probabilities indicate uncertainty. Barber Fars something; we do not have a clear prediction for the match winner.

The safest option would be a match with under 3.5 or 4.5 goals, with a probability of success of 100%.

On the other hand, it seems unlikely that both teams will score, with a success probability of 0%.

In short, expect a low-scoring match. The winner remains uncertain.

The potential number of goals

Leeds United has shown average form at home recently, with a 40% win rate and also 40% of matches ending in draws. In a total of 5 games played, Leeds has found the net 10 times, although their defense has let in 12 goals.

Middlesbrough, on the other hand, has been more impressive with a 60% win rate away from home and only 20% of matches ending in draws. They have also scored 10 goals, just like Leeds, but have slightly better defended by conceding only 11.

In terms of performance per match, Leeds has displayed an average of 2.4 goals scored per game and 1 goal conceded at home. This gives Leeds an attacking potential of 86% although their defense is less robust, with a 36% defensive solvency.

Compared to Middlesbrough, the average goals per match are slightly lower, with 1.6 goals scored against 0.6 goals conceded. These figures reflect an attacking potential of 57% and a relatively strong defensive potential of 21%.

Based on these statistics, it is likely that this match will see fewer than 3.5 goals and even fewer than 4.5 goals, as suggested by the data.

However, our data does not provide probabilities regarding the potential winner of the teams or even a draw, indicating a potentially very balanced match.

Let’s not forget that recent history also matters in football. For example, in Leeds’ recent home games, they were beaten 2-1 by Southampton and beat Norwich City 4-0. Middlesbrough, on the other hand, recently managed to crush Cardiff City 4-1 away.

In summary, the statistics suggest a relatively evenly matched encounter with fewer than 4.5 total goals, indicating a match with solid defense on both sides. Fans can expect an exciting match!

Our conclusions and predictions for this match

In conclusion, this match between Leeds United and Middlesbrough promises to be tense and uncertain based on the various factors analyzed. Middlesbrough’s recent away performances and defensive solidity give them a slight advantage and could lead to a victory for them. However, Leeds United’s offensive potential should not be underestimated.

Regarding the total number of goals, statistics point towards Over 2.5 due to the attacking strength of both teams and their tendency to concede goals. Furthermore, the likelihood of both teams scoring is high, given their impressive offensive performances and sometimes vulnerable defense.

Predicting a 2-2 score seems reasonable considering the offensive and defensive displays of both teams, although football remains an unpredictable sport where anything can happen. In summary, sports betting should always consider the unpredictable nature of the game. Statistics and analysis are valuable tools to guide betting decisions, but surprises are also part of the magic of football. May the best team win!