Middlesbrough subs: Leutwiler (gk), Hines, Bailey, Smallwood, Arca, Zemmama, Miller.

Leicester subs: Logan (gk), Whitbread, King, Dyer, Schlupp, Futacs, Waghorn.

Team news: Boro are set to be without Mustapha Carayol for up to five months after the winger suffered a knee injury that required surgery. However, Jonathan Woodgate has recovered from the knock he sustained at Blackburn and both Justin Hoyte and Grant Leadbitter are available after being rested in midweek. Leicester boss Nigel Pearson is still without midfielder Richie Wellens (knee).

Referee: Andrew Madley (Wakefield)

Odds: Middlesbrough 6-4, Draw 23-10, Leicester 17-10

It's a fact: Leicester boss Nigel Pearson made 139 appearances for Middlesbrough between 1994-98.

Comment by PAUL FRASER: Leicester have found some form recently, but a repeat of last Friday's display at Blackburn should ensure another Middlesbrough win. 2-1