Middlesbrough take on the visitors Hull in the round 43 match of English Championship. The match will be played on Wednesday, April 19th at Riverside Stadium (Middlesbrough).
In the previous round, Middlesbrough produced a bright performance in the match against Norwich. Boro simply destroyed their opponent at home by scoring five goals. This success allowed Michael Carrick's team to solidify their fourth place in the Championship table. Middlesbrough currently has 71 points and is eight points behind second-placed Sheffield United, although the Blades have played one game more. In terms of home games this season, Middlesbrough is second only to Burnley. Carrick's team has twelve wins, six draws, and three losses with 42 goals scored and 17 goals conceded. In their last ten games at the Riverside Stadium, Boro has eight wins, one draw, and one loss to the league leader - Burnley. It is also worth noting that in the last five rounds, Middlesbrough has scored 14 goals, more than anyone else in the league. However, they also conceded nine goals.
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Hull City have different tasks this season, namely to maintain their place in the Championship. Currently, the Tigers have 53 points and an 11-point lead over the relegation zone. In fact, it will be almost impossible for them to lose such a handicap with only four rounds left, so Hull's motivation is clearly lower. The Tigers have not lost for five games in a row. However, they mostly prefer to end their matches in a draw. For example, in the last round, Hull played a goalless draw away against Blackburn. This match was the fourth away game in a row in which Hull City did not lose. Overall, Hull's players have won five games, drawn nine, and lost seven away from home with a total goal difference of 26:31.
Middlesbrough look more than solid in their home games and is the clear favorite for the upcoming match. Carrick's team looks especially strong in terms of attacking actions. There is no doubt that Boro will seek to take the maximum points in this match, and the emphasis will be on the attack. I think the hosts are capable of securing a confident victory here because they are simply stronger and more motivated at the moment. Hull City, on the other hand, will probably just play out the rest of the season without much resistance.
Prediction for the match: Middlesbrough to win.
