Hull City vs Middlesbrough Prediction

Right then, let's have a proper look at this little cracker down at Hull. On paper, you've got second-placed Middlesbrough rolling into town, but don't let that table position fool you, guv. Boro have been proper shocking on their travels lately - just one win in their last five away games, and they're only managing to bang in 0.6 goals per game on the road. That's not exactly championship-winning form, is it?

Hull, on the other hand, have been a right mixed bag recently. They've had some brilliant results like that 2-1 win at Stoke, but then they'll go and lose 0-2 at home to Ipswich. The thing with Hull is they know where the net is - 1.7 goals per game over their last ten matches, and they're even better away from home (2.0 goals per game). Funny old game, eh?

When you look at the head-to-head, Middlesbrough have had the wood over Hull, winning four of the eight meetings. But here's the kicker - Hull are proper rubbish at home against Boro, only winning 25% of the time. The last time they met, Boro nicked it 1-0, and before that, they gave Hull a 3-1 hiding.

Both sides have been leaking goals at the back, and both teams have scored in 70% of their recent matches. Hull's games have been proper end-to-end stuff, while Boro's away games have been tighter than a Scotsman's wallet.

The bookies have got Boro as slight favorites at 2.15, which seems a bit rich given their away form. Hull are 3.20 for the win, which might be worth a punt if you fancy an upset. But honestly, looking at how both teams have been playing, I reckon both teams to score looks the business here.