Stadium
Riverside Stadium
Middlesbrough, England
Referee
Leigh Doughty
England
HOME FORMATION
4-4-2
AWAY FORMATION
4-3-3
Lineups
Middlesbrough - 4-4-2
Hull City - 4-3-3
Match Preview: Middlesbrough vs Hull City
This Championship encounter sees Middlesbrough welcome Hull City to Riverside Stadium, with both sides needing a result this today at 8:45 PM.
Middlesbrough enter this contest riding a strong wave of form, with 3 wins from their last 5 matches. Hull City arrive with confidence, securing 3 wins from their last 5.
Historically, Middlesbrough hold the edge with 5 wins to Hull City's 4 in 10 meetings. 1 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw Middlesbrough edged it 1-4.
Expect Middlesbrough to control midfield with their 4-4-2 formation, while Hull City aim to absorb and counter in their 4-3-3.
Expect a tight, tactical affair. Middlesbrough may hold the edge at Riverside Stadium, but Hull City's quality on the break shouldn't be underestimated.