TIPS - Middlesbrough VS Leicester City

[(Middlesbrough F.C.) Strength]:
1. Middlesbrough F.C. currently sit in 2nd place in the league with 62 points, just 3 points behind league leaders Coventry City. They must secure all 3 points in this match against a relegation-threatened team.
2. Morgan Whittaker has scored 11 goals and provided 5 assists this season, ranking 5th in the league's scoring charts.
3. In their 16 league home matches this season, Middlesbrough F.C. achieved 10 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses. They have scored 25 goals and conceded 11 at home, making them the team with the fewest home goals conceded in the league.
4. Middlesbrough F.C. remained unbeaten in their last 5 encounters with Leicester City F.C., with a record of 2 wins and 3 draws.
 

[(Middlesbrough F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Middlesbrough F.C.'s winger Samuel Silvera, as well as defenders Alfie Jones, Alex Bangura, George Edmundson, and Darragh Lenihan, will all be absent due to injuries.
2. Middlesbrough F.C.'s recent form has been poor, ending their previous 5-match winning streak. In their last 2 matches, they have only managed 1 draw and 1 loss.
 

[(Leicester City) Strength]:
1. Leicester City F.C. currently sit in 22nd place in the league with 33 points, just 1 point away from the relegation zone. They must strive to earn points in this match to escape the relegation zone.
2. Abdul Fatawu has scored 8 goals and provided 7 assists this season. He has scored 2 goals in his last 2 matches, showing good recent form.
 

[(Leicester City) Weakness]:
1. Leicester City F.C. defenders Jannik Vestergaard, Harry Souttar, and Victor Kristiansen, as well as forwards Jordan Ayew, Aaron Ramsey, and Jordan James, will all be absent due to injuries for this match.
2. Leicester City F.C. failed to win in their last 8 matches, with a record of 3 draws and 5 losses. Their recent results have been poor, and they have managed 2 consecutive draws in their last two matches.
3. In their 17 league away matches this season, Leicester City F.C. only achieved 4 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses. Their away win rate is only 23.5%, indicating poor performances on the road.
 

[Tips]:
Middlesbrough F.C., as a team competing for the league championship, have seen a recent decline in form.

Failing to win in the last two matches, the team dropped valuable points.

The visiting team, Leicester City F.C., still have a chance to avoid relegation despite being deducted 6 points due to financial issues.

Their motivation is strong for this match, but their recent results have also been poor.

With numerous injuries, they have failed to win in their last 8 consecutive matches.

It will be very difficult for them to secure a draw in an away match, which is not their strong suit.

Thus, Middlesbrough are favored to turn their fortunes around at home and secure a victory in this match.
 

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