Middlesbrough are currently performing well in the England Championship, boasting a record of 12 wins, 7 draws, and 4 losses, placing them second in the league and holding a direct promotion spot. They are only 5 points ahead of their opponents, Hull City, and will need to consolidate their position. Middlesbrough's home form is particularly strong, with 7 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss this season, ranking them fourth in the league. However, they have experienced a dip in form recently, with only 1 draw and 1 loss in their last two matches. Hull City occupies fourth place in the league, and their objective is to secure a place in the promotion play-offs, or even challenge for a direct promotion spot, indicating strong motivation. Hull City's away performance this season has been decent, with a record of 4 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses, scoring 20 goals and conceding 19, suggesting an attacking style of play with consistent offensive efficiency. Moreover, the team is in better form, with 3 wins and 1 draw in their recent four matches. The data for this match favours Middlesbrough, but considering Hull City's current momentum, the odds might be slightly inflated for Middlesbrough; therefore, I anticipate Hull City to avoid defeat.