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Fulham vs Middlesbrough Betting Tips: Latest odds, team news, preview and predictions

With the Cottagers missing their key man in attack, Al Hain-Cole is backing Woodgate’s solid side to at least avoid defeat at Craven Cottage

Fulham have the chance to close the gap on the Championship’s top two when they welcome Middlesbrough to Craven Cottage on Friday.

The Cottagers are currently fourth in the table, one point adrift of neighbours Brentford and seven behind second-placed Leeds.

Fulham vs Middlesbrough Latest Odds

Unbeaten in four games against this opposition, they are 17/20 (1.85) favourites with bet365 to move into third by coming out on top.

However, Jonathan Woodgate’s men have taken 13 points from the last available 15 in the league, and are priced at 3/1 (4.00) to maintain that streak with a win here.

The sides shared a 0-0 draw in the reverse encounter at the Riverside Stadium, and you can get odds of 13/5 (3.60) on them cancelling each other out once again.

Fulham vs Middlesbrough Team News

Aleksandar Mitrovic is unavailable after suffering ankle ligament damage in last weekend’s win over Hull, joining Maxime Le Marchand on the sidelines.

Daniel Ayala, Ryan Shotton, George Friend, Anfernee Dijksteel and Britt Assombalonga are all ruled out due to injury.

Fulham vs Middlesbrough Preview

Although not expected to keep him out for as long as originally feared, Mitrovic’s injury is a major blow for Scott Parker’s team.

Having scored 18 goals in 26 matches to lead the Championship goal charts, his absence will be keenly felt against a defence that has conceded just three goals in the last five league matches.

Boro have held leaders West Brom and promotion hopefuls Preston to blanks in their last two away games in the league, and were unlucky to leave the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with a 2-1 defeat in Tuesday’s FA Cup replay.

Fulham vs Middlesbrough Tips and Predictions

In fact, odds of 5/6 (1.83) seem like strong value on Middlesbrough extending their Championship unbeaten streak to six games when they take on a weakened Fulham outfit.

All odds correct at time of publish. Please gamble responsibly.

Middlesbrough to win or draw at 5/6 (1.83) for a 2pt stake with bet365

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