Leeds United U18 vs Middlesbrough U18: prediction and stats
U18 Premier League - NorthNorthKick-off on October 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM (UTC)Thorp Arch Grange, Wetherby, West Yorkshire
The Footlab AI model makes Middlesbrough U18 the favourite at 43%, against 21% for a draw and 36% for Leeds United U18. The most likely score is 1-1. If Middlesbrough U18 wins, the most likely score is 1-2.
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.7% of the 2,365 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Oct 14, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Leeds United U18 vs Middlesbrough U18?
Middlesbrough U18 starts as the favourite with a 100-point Elo edge (1,661 vs 1,561).
Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.
Probable lineup for Leeds United U18 vs Middlesbrough U18
Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.
Leeds United U18
Not enough data to predict the Leeds United U18 lineup.
Middlesbrough U18
Not enough data to predict the Middlesbrough U18 lineup.
Computed on October 14, 2026 at 12:30 AM (UTC).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Leeds United U18 have 5 wins, 1 draw and 9 defeats; Middlesbrough U18 have 7, 2 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | Leicester City U18(home) | 3-1 | U18 Premier League - North |
| Sep 5, 2026 | Burnley U18(home) | 1-3 | U18 Premier League - North |
| Aug 29, 2026 | Manchester City U18(away) | 1-5 | U18 Premier League - North |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Wolves U18(home) | 2-1 | U18 Premier League - North |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Everton U18(away) | 1-6 | U18 Premier League - North |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | Blackburn Rovers U18(home) | 5-0 | U18 Premier League - North |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Nottingham Forest U18(away) | 1-0 | U18 Premier League - North |
| Sep 5, 2026 | Manchester United U18(away) | 0-5 | U18 Premier League - North |
| Aug 29, 2026 | Derby County U18(home) | 1-3 | U18 Premier League - North |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Liverpool U18(away) | 2-2 | U18 Premier League - North |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Leeds United U18 wins, 1 draw, 3 Middlesbrough U18 wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | Leeds United U18 3-2 Middlesbrough U18 | U18 Premier League - North |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Middlesbrough U18 1-2 Leeds United U18 | U18 Premier League - North |
| May 3, 2025 | Middlesbrough U18 6-3 Leeds United U18 | U18 Premier League - North |
| Nov 30, 2024 | Leeds United U18 0-3 Middlesbrough U18 | U18 Premier League - North |
| Feb 17, 2024 | Middlesbrough U18 1-1 Leeds United U18 | U18 Premier League - North |
| Sep 30, 2023 | Leeds United U18 2-4 Middlesbrough U18 | U18 Premier League - North |
Last archived meeting: Leeds United U18 vs Middlesbrough U18 on Apr 15, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Leeds United U18 score 1.8 and concede 2.9 goals per match over their last 15; Middlesbrough U18 score 2.2 and concede 1.9. The model gives a 77% probability of over 2.5 goals and 76% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds United U18 | 1.8 | 2.9 | 0 | 14/15 | 13/15 |
| Middlesbrough U18 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 5 | 7/15 | 12/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Leeds United U18 sit 9th in U18 Premier League - North (6 points from 5 matches) and Middlesbrough U18 sit 11th (5 points from 5 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Leeds United U18 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 16 | 6 |
| 11 | Middlesbrough U18 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 5 |
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How does Footlab AI compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Leeds United U18 vs Middlesbrough U18?
- The Footlab AI model makes Middlesbrough U18 the favourite at 43%, against 21% for a draw and 36% for Leeds United U18.
- Where and when is Leeds United U18 vs Middlesbrough U18 played?
- Leeds United U18 vs Middlesbrough U18 is played on October 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM (UTC) at Thorp Arch Grange, in the U18 Premier League - North.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab AI model gives a 77% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 54.7% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.
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