Middlesbrough 3-1 Hull City

Current streaks

Recent form

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough have shown impressive attacking form in recent weeks, scoring a remarkable 18 goals in their last six matches, with an average of 3 goals per game. Their goalscoring prowess is particularly evident in their recent high-scoring victories, including a 6-2 thrashing of Oxford United and a 5-1 win over Luton Town. The team's offensive output is further highlighted by the fact that 83% of their recent matches have seen over 2.5 goals. However, Middlesbrough's defence has been less solid, conceding in each of their last six games and letting in 11 goals during this period. Despite this, the team has managed to secure three wins in their last four matches, demonstrating their resilience. Their current 6th position in the Championship table reflects their ability to outscore opponents, even with defensive vulnerabilities.

Hull City

Hull City are enduring a dire run of form, having failed to secure a victory in their last eight matches. The Tigers find themselves languishing in 22nd position in the Championship, deep in the relegation zone. Their recent record is particularly concerning, with four consecutive defeats following two draws. Hull's attacking prowess has been notably absent, managing to score just three goals in their last six matches, averaging a meagre 0.5 goals per game. Defensively, they have been equally vulnerable, conceding eight goals during this period and failing to keep a clean sheet in their last eight outings. The lack of high-scoring encounters is evident, with 83% of their recent matches featuring fewer than 2.5 goals. Hull City's struggle for both goals and points is becoming increasingly worrisome as they attempt to climb out of the relegation mire.

Recent home/away form

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough's recent home form has been inconsistent, with the team alternating between wins and losses in their last six matches at the Riverside Stadium. Despite their mixed results, Boro have shown they can be formidable at home, as evidenced by their impressive 5-1 victory over Luton Town, which stands out as a particularly high-scoring affair. The team have managed two clean sheets in this period, demonstrating their defensive capabilities, but they've also suffered some heavy defeats, notably a 3-0 loss to Coventry City. Interestingly, Middlesbrough's matches have tended to be low-scoring, with 67% of their recent home games featuring under 2.5 goals, and both teams scoring in only 17% of these fixtures. This pattern suggests that while Boro can be effective in attack, scoring 1.33 goals per game on average, they are also relatively solid defensively, conceding 1.17 goals per game.

Hull City

Hull City's away form has been inconsistent, with the Tigers struggling to find their footing on the road. They are currently on a three-match winless streak away from home, having lost their last two Championship fixtures against Luton Town and Oxford United without scoring. The team's last away victory came in a friendly against Alanyaspor, but their most recent league win on the road was an impressive 3-1 triumph over Queens Park Rangers. Hull City have been involved in some high-scoring affairs, notably a 4-0 drubbing at the hands of Norwich, which stands out as their heaviest defeat in this run. The Tigers have managed just one clean sheet in their last six away games, conceding an average of 1.33 goals per game whilst scoring only once per match themselves. Their goal difference of -2 and the fact that both teams have scored in only 33% of these matches highlight Hull City's defensive struggles and offensive inconsistencies when playing away from home.