Hull vs Middlesbrough Prediction & Betting Tips - Championship

Prediction published on 08/04/2024, 14:45  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 10/04/2024 at 07:00 in Championship Prediction

Top six is within reach for Hull City and Middlesbrough, and they’ll be contesting for three points in that respect on Wednesday. Hosts Hull City start this game placed ninth, one spot behind Middlesbrough but both have garnered 61 points. The two sides also have the same goal difference as well. Where they differ comes from their recent runs. Hull City managed to beat Cardiff City 3-1 last time out, ending a six-game winless run. They will seek to build on that win, served by Fabio Carvalho’s brace and a third from Jaden Philogene. The one goal conceded however indicates they are still struggling defensively. The Tigers have just one clean sheet in their last 10 matches but they failed to score in only two of the 10. It hasn’t been great for them at home in recent matches either. From a possible 15 points in the last five home matches, they won just three. Hull City have also lost twice in the last three meetings with Middlesbrough.

A second half capitulation in the first meeting between these two sides ended in Middlesbrough losing 2-1 at home. They will come here seeking to reestablish their recent dominance over Hull City but at the same time extend their momentum. Like Hull City, they are six points off the top six, but they have a disadvantage in having played a game more. That means Michael Carrick’s sides will as well view this as a game they must win. Last season they powered their way to the playoffs and this season the same is expected. It hasn’t, however, been an easy season but the recent matches have come with a lot of positivity. Middlesbrough head into this game unbeaten in their last seven matches, five of them wins. Their most recent outing returned a 2-0 win over Swansea at home. Emmanuel Latte Lath’s brace took his tally to three goals in three matches and he will be a key man for them here. That win also came with their fifth clean sheet in six matches, signaling the improvement at the team in recent times.