Match Overview
On November 30th, Middlesbrough will face off against Hull City at the Riverside Stadium in a Championship match. The odds heavily favor Middlesbrough with a win probability of 1.51 compared to Hull City’s 5.95.
Historical Face-Off
Middlesbrough and Hull City have had several encounters over the years, with mixed results for both teams. In their most recent clash on October 4th, they played out an exciting 2-2 draw. However, when looking back further into their history, we can see that Middlesbrough has been more successful overall.
In three of their last five meetings, there were three or more goals scored in each game, indicating an entertaining matchup between these two sides. This suggests that fans can expect an open and attacking style of play from both teams.
Team Form: Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough has shown inconsistency in their recent form across various competitions. They have won three out of their last six matches but suffered defeats in two games as well. Their goal-scoring ability is evident as they managed to score a total of 18 goals during this period while conceding only 11.
Currently sitting at sixth place in the Championship standings with 27 points and a positive goal difference of nine, Middlesbrough is performing reasonably well within the league context despite some ups and downs throughout the season so far.
Their latest match was against Blackburn where they narrowly lost by one goal to nil on November 27th. Although it was not the desired result for them, it showcased their competitiveness against strong opponents.
Team Form: Hull City
Hull City has struggled recently, particularly away from home where they haven’t secured any victories in their last four matches across all competitions. With just two draws and four losses in their away games, they have only managed to score three goals while conceding eight.
Currently positioned at 22nd place in the Championship with 15 points and a negative goal difference of seven, Hull City is facing significant challenges this season. Their most recent match against Sheffield Wednesday ended in a disappointing 0-2 defeat on November 26th.
Key Players Spotlight
For Middlesbrough, Marcus Forss has been an influential figure upfront, consistently finding the back of the net. His scoring prowess will be crucial for Middlesbrough’s chances of securing a victory. On the other hand, Kasey Palmer has shown his creativity and playmaking abilities for Hull City recently, contributing both assists and goals.
Statistical Insights
Analyzing key statistics from both teams’ recent performances can provide valuable insights into their strengths and weaknesses. Middlesbrough’s ability to score goals stands out as they have found the back of the net 29 times in just 17 matches across all competitions. However, their defensive record raises concerns as they have conceded 20 goals during this period.
In contrast, Hull City has struggled offensively with only 16 goals scored so far this season but boasts a slightly better defensive record than Middlesbrough by conceding fewer goals (23) despite being lower down in the league standings.
Match Prediction: Middlesbrough vs Hull City
Considering Middlesbrough’s strong home form coupled with Hull City’s struggles on the road, it seems likely that Middlesbrough will come out on top in this encounter. Therefore, our prediction for this match is..
Middlesbrough 1 – 0 Hull City
