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Round 19 of the EFL Championship gets underway as Hull City play host to Middlesbrough at the MKM Stadium on Friday. Having both returned to winning ways last time out, Hull and Middlesbrough will be looking to keep the juggernaut rolling this weekend and strengthen their position in the top half of the table.
Hull City turned in a resilient team display last Saturday when they fought back from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Stoke City at the bet365 Stadium.
The Tigers had lost three of their previous four matches in the league, suffering defeats against Derby County, Queens Park Rangers and Ipswich Town while conceding nine goals and scoring six across the four games.
Hull City have picked up eight wins and four draws from their 18 Championship games so far to collect 28 points and sit ninth in the table, level on points with Birmingham City and Ipswich.
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Like the home side, Middlesbrough had to work their socks off last weekend when they netted two late goals to secure a 2-1 comeback victory over Derby County at the Riverside Stadium.
Kim Hellberg’s men failed to win four of their previous five matches in the league (2D 2L), with a 2-1 home victory over Birmingham City on November 8 being the exception.
Middlesbrough have picked up 33 points from their 18 league matches so far to sit second in the standings, 10 points off first-placed Coventry City and two points above Millwall in third place.
Hull City vs Middlesbrough Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- With 34 wins from the last 76 meetings between the sides, Middlesbrough boast a superior record in the history of this fixture.
- Hull City have picked up 22 wins in that time, while the spoils have been shared on 20 occasions.
- Middlesbrough have failed to win six of their last seven away matches, losing twice and claiming four draws since September 13.
- Hull City are unbeaten in six of their last seven Championship home games, picking up four wins and two draws since the start of September.
Hull City vs Middlesbrough Prediction
Looking at past meetings between Hull City and Middlesbrough, we anticipate an action-packed contest at the MKM Stadium with plenty of goalmouth action.
Middlesbrough are slight favorites on paper but we predict Hull will make the most of their home advantage and force a share of the spoils.
Prediction: Hull City 2-2 Middlesbrough
Hull City vs Middlesbrough Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been at least three goals scored in five of the last six meetings between the two teams)
Tip 3: Both sides to score - Yes (Both teams have scored in five of their most recent six encounters)
