Middlesbrough host relegation-threatened Leicester at the Riverside stadium in the Championship on Tuesday night.After being beaten 3-1 by title rivals Coventry last week, Boro dropped two points at home to relegation-threatened Oxford United at the weekend. A response will be needed on Tuesday to fend off the chasing pack behind them.Middlesbrough vs Leicester best betsMiddlesbrough win and both teams to score – (was 2/1) NOW 9/4 with Boyle SportsBoth teams to score – yes, Tommy Conway anytime goalscorer, over 2.5 total goals – 14/5 with Boyle SportsMiddlesbrough to win to nil – 8/5 with BetfredMiddlesbrough vs Leicester latest oddsFind the latest Middlesbrough vs Leicester betting odds here. Odds are provided by Sky Bet and are subject to change.Middlesbrough – 8/15Draw – 16/5Leicester – 9/2Middlesbrough vs Leicester betting tips, predictions, team news and how to watchMiddlesbrough vs Leicester predictionsIt was all going so well for Kim Hellberg since arriving at Boro in November. Before the Coventry game, his team had won six in a row that led them to the Championship summit. His tactical approach being labelled ‘hell-ball’, by admirers. But after dropping four points in his last two matches, this is Hellberg’s toughest period in charge. They’ve got a gap to Millwall in third-place. Though, he may need his team to go on a very similar winning run to consolidate their top two spot.Forwards Morgan Whittaker and Tommy Conway have been in fine form this season, with Hellberg unlocking the formula for the pair to excel together.Hayden Hackney is the starlet in midfield. While Jeremy Sarmiento has a pair of Championship promotions on his CV with Ipswich in 2023/24 and Burnley in 2024/25. Despite coming off two iffy results, three of Middlesbrough’s last four home games in the Championship have seen them win without conceding. The other was the 0-0 draw with Oxford. That says the value may lie with backing Boro to win to nil as they look to get back to winning ways. Middlesbrough vs Leicester betting tipsMiddlesbrough and Leicester lock horns at the Riverside, with two very different remits. While Boro are competing for promotion to the Premier League. The Foxes are firmly entrenched in a relegation dog-fight. Having not won in their last six matches, including back-to-back defeats to Southampton this month. Boro are heavy favourites to return to winning ways, but a crumb of optimism for Leicester, or perhaps another value play would be both teams to score in a home win. The stats say five of Leicester’s last seven matches have ended in defeat with BTTS landing in seven of their last eight.With Coventry not playing Sheffield United until Wednesday this is a opportunity for Hellberg’s side to push the pressure back on. Middlesbrough win and both teams to score – (was 2/1) NOW 9/4 with Boyle SportsBoth teams to score – yes, Tommy Conway anytime goalscorer, over 2.5 total goals – 14/5 with Boyle SportsMiddlesbrough to win to nil – 8/5 with BetfredMiddlesbrough vs Leicester predicted lineupsMiddlesbrough predicted XI (4-4-2): Brynn; Targett, Ayling, Malanda, Fry; Hackney, Morris, Sarmiento, Strelec; Whittaker, ConwayLeicester predicted XI (4-3-3): Begovic; Thomas, Okolie, Nelson, Pereira; Mukasa, Skipp, Winks; De Cordova-Reid, Daka, Mavididi Where to watch Middlesbrough vs LeicesterLocation: Riverside, Middlesbrough, UKDate & Time: Tuesday, 23rd February 2026, 7:45pm.TV Channel: Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Main EventMore Championship predictionsFind more predictions and betting tips from our expert punters in our match previews on the Premier League, Championship, Champions League, Europa League and more!Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to talkSPORT. 18+. T&Cs apply. GambleAware.orgRemember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGambleAware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.Free Bet OffersSee all the best free bets and betting offers available in the UK over at our dedicated pageSee all free bets18+ gambleaware.org. T&Cs apply