Two sides relegated from the Premier League last season face off in what promises to be a fiery local derby between two sides with greatly differing priorities currently. ‘Boro have brought in Tony Pulis in an attempt to surge up the league and could well mount a late play-off push whilst Hull look to have a real scrap on their hands to avoid relegation down to League One.
Sky Bet Championship – Middlesbrough vs Hull City – Riverside Stadium, Tuesday 20th February 2018, Kick-off: 19.45 GMT
 Best Odd of: 8/11 at Betfair
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Draw Best Odd of: 10/3 at Betbright |
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Hull City
Middlesbrough
‘Boro have dropped off the pace slightly in their pursuit of a promotion back to the Premier League and find themselves in 9th place with 31 games played. Consistency has been the issue of late for Middlesbrough with 2 wins and 2 losses and a draw in their last 5 Championship games. Britt Assombalonga has had a terrific season – bagging 12 goals although his goals have dried up in recent weeks.
Hull City
Nigel Adkins is struggling to get the results he wants from his Hull side and the Tigers are only out of the relegation zone by a single point currently. Their 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest last time out could well be a catalyst towards a successful second half of the season. Jarrod Bowen has enjoyed a breakthrough season for the Tigers and his 13 goals have been one of the very few bright sparks for the club this term.
Middlesbrough vs Hull City Head to Head
Middlesbrough hold a comfortable 28:18 lead in the head to head between the teams whilst another 17 games have ended as draws. Middlesbrough picked up a comfortable 3-1 win at the KC Stadium earlier in the season thanks to goals from Martin Braithwaite, Britt Assombalonga and Grant Leadbitter back in October.
Middlesbrough vs Hull City Odds and Predictions
This should be an open game between two sides with plenty to play for.
Both teams to score – YES – looks a strong bet at 4/5 with Betbright.
With local rivalry and huge points at stake, this could be a very fiery encounter.
A red card in the match looks a strong bet at 5/2 with Coral.
Britt Assombalonga looks to be returning to form and fitness and will fancy his chances of bagging a goal here.
Britt Assombalonga to score anytime looks an overpriced bet at 13/11 with Uni Bet.
Hull are scrapping for their lives and their fighting spirit could earn them a valuable point here.
The match to finish as a draw looks a great bet at 10/3 with William Hill.
Middlesbrough vs Hull City Score Prediction
Middlesbrough 1 – 1 – Hull City – 7/1 with Ladbrokes.
Top Middlesbrough vs Hull City Betting Tip
Middlesbrough will be buoyed by home advantage and will want to take the game to Hull but the Tigers are plucky and need the points to stay up. The match to finish as a draw and both teams to score looks a superb punt at 7/2 with Coral.