The EFL Cup duel between Leeds United and Middlesbrough at Elland Road promises to be exciting.

Daniel Farke’s side will be looking to maintain the momentum and climb up from 12th place in the table. The team would also like to achieve better results than their opening game against Portsmouth in the Championship, which ended in a 3-3 draw.

In contrast, Michael Carrick’s side, currently eighth in the Championship, appeared to be back with a bang after beating Swansea 1-0 on the opening day of this season.

The former Manchester United midfielder has turned Boro into an impressive side and their outstanding play has earned them plenty of praise. They face a difficult test against Leeds United but Carrick’s team will be keen to show their strength.

Sporting News takes a look at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the game, kick-off times and the latest lineup news.

Leeds United vs Middlesbrough Live stream, TV channel in USA

Here’s how to watch this EFL Cup match in the US:

• TV channels: —
• Live stream: Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo

In the United States (US), the game can be watched and streamed live on CBS Sports Golazo. Fans can also stream the game on Paramount+, which is currently a FREE Trial version for new users.

What time is the Leeds United vs Middlesbrough game? Kick-off in the USA?

This EFL Cup duel takes place in Elland Road Stadium in Leeds, West Yorkshire, and begins on Wednesday, August 14 at 20:00 Local time (BST).

This is how this time is converted to US time:

Leeds United vs Middlesbrough Lineups, team news

Daniel Farke is expected to make significant changes to his starting line-up for the EFL Cup match against Middlesbrough.

Centre-back Ethan Ampadu And Joe Rodon are the best candidates for rotation and offer squad players the opportunity to assert their claim. In the attacking line Josephwho impressed on his league debut, could be replaced by either Joel Piroe or Patrick Bamford.

Meanwhile, loan players Joe Rothwell is about to make his first appearance for the club, while young talents like Charlie Crew And Joe Gelhardt hope to be there.

Leeds United expected line-up (4-5-1, from right to left): Darlow (GK) – Bogle, Wober, Struijk, Byram – Rothwell, Crew, James, Aaronson, Piroe – Bamford

Injured: N/A

Exposed: N/A

A familiar face could face Leeds United when Middlesbrough visit Elland Road. The former Whites right-back Lukas Ayling could be allowed to start by the trainer Michael CarrickThe experienced defender wants to make an impression against his old club.

Another player to keep an eye on is the Dutch striker Delano BurgzorgThe former Huddersfield Town loanee could make his competitive debut for Boro.

Expected Middlesbrough line-up (4-5-1, from right to left): Glover (GK) – Ayling, Clarke, Van den Berg, Engel – Howson, Barlaser, Burgzorg, Morris, Azaz – Coburn

Injured: Lenihan (ankle), McGree (unknown)

Exposed: N/A

Leeds United vs. Middlesbrough prediction

• Forecast: Leeds United 3-1 Middlesbrough

Despite the expected rotations in the starting XI, Leeds United are widely tipped as favourites to win the EFL Cup at the expense of Middlesbrough, with the Whites’ deeper squad and recent attacking form giving them a clear advantage heading into the competition.

Although Middlesbrough have shown promise this season, the depth of their squad will be tested against Leeds, who can field a strong team even with key players rested.

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