Middlesbrough vs Luton Town betting tips: Championship preview, predictions & odds

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Draw and both teams to score (15/4)

Middlesbrough and Luton head into Saturday’s clash with just two points separating them in the table.

They were both also in FA Cup action with Boro knocking out Spurs and the Hatters coming close to beating Chelsea.

Saturday’s match is expected to be a closely contested affair between two sides pushing for the playoffs.

Danny Hylton to score anytime (15/4)

Hylton netted in his last league outing as Luton defeated Derby.

Match preview: Middlesbrough vs Luton Town

Middlesbrough produced another upset as they defeated Tottenham Hotspur.

Boro followed up their previous round win over Man United with another win over a Premier League side.

Chris Wilder’s side will face Chelsea in the quarter-finals.

They head into Saturday’s clash 8th in the table and just two points off the playoffs.

Manchester United v Middlesbrough: The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 04: Matt Crooks of Middlesbrough celebrates after scoring during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester United and Middlesbrough at Old Trafford on February 04, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Luton Town close to FA Cup shock

Luton Town came close to eliminating Chelsea from the FA Cup only for the European champions to battle back to victory.

The Blues won the tie 3-2 in the end but fell behind twice during the clash.

Nathan Jones’ side will now set their sights back on promotion.

The Hatters are currently 6th in the table and a point above Sheffield United.

Luton Town v Chelsea: The Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round LUTON, ENGLAND – MARCH 02: Harry Cornick of Luton Town celebrates after scoring their team’s second goal during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Luton Town and Chelsea at Kenilworth Road on March 02, 2022 in Luton, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Middlesbrough team news

Aaron Connolly and Riley McGree are both expected to return for Middlesbrough on Saturday.

Sammy Ameobi, Darnell Fisher, and Martin Payero all remain sidelined.

Luton Town team news

Jed Steer is set to miss Saturday’s match after suffering an Achilles injury.

However, Henri Lansbury and Elijah Adebayo are both set to return.

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