Middlesbrough vs Luton Town
5th March 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
Pick Draw
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 12/5 odds taken 1003 GMT, Friday 4 March
Middlesbrough and Luton Town clash in an intriguing EFL Championship fixture at the Riverside Stadium this Saturday. Both teams have play-off aspirations, and the Hatters start the weekend in the top six after a remarkable run of form. Chris Wilder’s Boro are two points behind sixth-place Luton in eighth. Will Nathan Jones’ troops still be in the play-offs at the end of the weekend? Read the best predictions and check out the latest odds in our in-depth preview.
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Middlesbrough Preview – Will Boro pick up a precious three points?
Middlesbrough have been excellent since Chris Wilder took over, with the new boss turning the club from mid-table obscurity into genuine promotion contenders. Under the former Sheffield United manager, Boro have picked up an impressive nine league wins.
In the FA Cup in midweek, Middlesbrough knocked out another Premier League giant. Having seen off Manchester United at Old Trafford in round four, a Josh Coburn extra-time goal gave the Reds a 1-0 victory over Antonio Conte’s Tottenham Hotspur in the fifth round on Tuesday. However, they fell to a shock 3-2 defeat at Barnsley in their last league encounter.
The loss at Oakwell was no doubt a setback, but Middlesbrough will be eager to strike back with maximum points on Saturday. The bookies are offering 17/20 for a home win.
Luton Town Preview – Can the Hatters make it four league wins on the bounce?
Luton Town could be the dark horse in the race for the top six this season. Not many would have had them down to be promotion contenders before a ball was kicked but, once again, Nathan Jones is doing an incredible job.
Luton have been in stunning form since early December, securing nine wins from 13 Championship matches. Last weekend’s 1-0 success over Derby County, which was a third victory on the spin, lifted the Hatters into the play-off places.
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Luton will fancy their chances of holding on to a spot in the play-offs for the remainder of the season, and three points at the Riverside on Saturday will go a long way to achieving that goal.
Middlesbrough vs Luton Town Betting Advice
Luton beat Middlesbrough 3-1 in the reverse matchup at Kenilworth Road back in November. Josh Coburn gave Boro a lead, though goals from Sonny Bradley, Elijah Adebayo and Harry Cornick turned the match on its head.
Last season, Boro picked up four points from the two meetings, winning 1-0 at home and drawing 1-1 on the road.
Key Facts – Middlesbrough vs Luton Town Betting Tip
- Wilder has guided Middlesbrough to nine league wins since taking over
- Luton have won nine of their past 13 in the Championship
- The Hatters moved into the play-offs with last weekend’s win
Luton have arguably been the surprise package in the Championship up until now, and this will be a tough test for Wilder’s troops. Both teams are in fine fettle, and we fancy the pair to play out a draw at the Riverside, which is priced at 12/5.
Middlesbrough have only failed to score twice since Wilder’s appointment, while Luton have netted in five of their past six in the Championship. Take a punt on the draw and both teams to score at 15/4.
The best betting odds for Middlesbrough vs Luton Town
Middlesbrough to win: 17/20 at Bet365
Draw: 12/5 at Bet365
Luton Town to win: 16/5 at Bet365
