Bitesize Prediction: Middlesbrough vs Luton – 10/12/22

Competition: Championship

Market: Middlesbrough win

Odds: 19/20 @

Wishing to mark their return to action with another statement on Saturday afternoon, Middlesbrough will host Luton at the Riverside this weekend.

Starting with the hosts, when some might have been shocked to see Michael Carrick arrive at the Riverside in October, the former Manchester United manager has given Middlesbrough a real boost. Although the Reds could mark their return to action this weekend still battling in the bottom half of the Championship table, they should find the mood in their camp at a recent high. Last seen in second-tier action on November 12 as they kicked off the festive World Cup break with a stellar 2-1 win at Norwich, Boro will just be looking to continue where he left off. arrested last month. While firmly aiming to break into the top 12 here, Saturday's hosts have lost just one of their last seven Championship contests. With that run highlighted by a 3-0 defeat at Blackpool, Carrick's side had impressed with their free scoring performances in the final third.

As for the visitors, while Luton might have shocked many by earning a superb play-off spot last season, the Hatters are undergoing a recent wobble this time around. Watching former boss Nathan Jones move to Premier League side Southampton last month, Los Blancos mark their return to action with just one victory in one of their last six clashes against opposition in the Championship . With that run highlighted by a 4-0 at Watford, new boss Rob Edwards saw his side show prolonged problems in the final third. Facing what could be a tough test on their trip to the Riverside on Saturday afternoon, Luton should also be worried about their last encounter against a resurgent Boro. After suffering a 2-1 loss on their last trip to the northeast in March, we expect a similar result this weekend.

Bet: Middlesbrough 19/20 beat Luton in Saturday's Championship battle@