Middlesbrough - Derby County betting tips and odds

With the 1.71 being what they are, we don’t expect anything other than a home win. Pulling off anything else would be a gargantuan task for Derby County, so we’d stay away unless you’re looking for a long shot on purpose.

The Rams are massive underdogs and will be extremely lucky to avoid complete annihilation at the hands of Middlesbrough.

The hosts can feel pretty satisfied with their previous match. The Boro had a difficult trip to survive in the Championship and they did it by holding on both at the halftime mark and following the final whistle for an HT/FT Queens Park Rangers draw.

In the previous round of the Championship, The Rams turned a slight edge in form and home-field advantage into a decisive 3:1 victory against Hull City.

The Boro seem to know how to make use of a home-field advantage. They’ve won 4 home games in a row and will be looking to nail another when they take on The Rams this Saturday.

The away team’s previous three away games left a lot to be desired when it comes to how they perform defensively. Over 5 conceded goals in just 3 matches is never a good look, even if you’re playing as visitors.

The home team had several opportunities to beat The Rams this season, yet never managed to get anything other than a draw. They’re still considered the favourites, though, and the home-field advantage might be just what they need to break the stalemate.

Fortunately, both teams will be able to give their all this Saturday. Neither squad has been affected by injuries or suspensions, allowing the coaches to work with all the tools at their disposal.

If you’re feeling confident, a Draw/Home wager in the Half Time/Full Time market is the way to go. It’s a fairly risky move, but likely the best way to get some value out of the match this Saturday.