Prediction for match Hull City — Middlesbrough

Odds and Probability Percentages

In the English Championship on December 5th, Hull City will face Middlesbrough. According to the 1X2 betting odds, Middlesbrough is favored to win, with odds at 2.19, while Hull City is at 3.16, and a draw is at 3.40. The probabilities for the main outcomes are: Middlesbrough - 42.79%, Hull City - 29.65%, draw - 27.56%. Middlesbrough stands out as the favorite based on percentages and odds, but the gap is not overwhelming, suggesting a competitive match.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Hull City played as follows: November 29 - Stoke City vs Hull City 1-2, November 25 - Hull City vs Ipswich Town 0-2, November 22 - QPR vs Hull City 3-2. Middlesbrough's recent results are: November 29 - Middlesbrough vs Derby County 2-1, November 25 - Middlesbrough vs Coventry 2-4, November 22 - Oxford United vs Middlesbrough 1-1. On average over the last five games, Hull City maintains 52.6% possession, records 1.2 yellow cards, commits 10 fouls, and is caught offside 0.6 times per match. Middlesbrough averages 62% possession, 0.8 yellow cards, 10.6 fouls, and 2.8 offsides. In their head-to-head encounter on January 1, 2025, Middlesbrough defeated Hull City 1-0.

How Many Goals to Expect?

The scoring rate for both teams over their last five matches remains high: Hull City has an average total of 3.6 goals per game, while Middlesbrough has 3.2. Over the last five matches, Hull City exceeded the 2.5 total goals line in 4 out of 5 games, while Middlesbrough did so in 3 out of 5. In terms of halves, Hull City had 2 first halves with more than 1.5 goals and 4 out of 5 second halves with more than 1.5 goals. Middlesbrough similarly had 2 out of 5 first halves and 2 out of 5 second halves exceeding 1.5 goals. On average, both teams score 1.6 goals per match, with Hull City conceding 2 and Middlesbrough 1.6. Goal intervals show Hull City most often scores between the 16th and 30th minutes (33%), while Middlesbrough scores most frequently from the 31st to 45th minute (38%). Hull City concedes most often between the 46th and 60th minutes (33%), while Middlesbrough concedes most frequently in the first 15 minutes and from the 76th to 90th minutes (both 38%). Given the high scoring rates and frequent over 2.5 goals outcomes, a bet on over 2.5 total goals seems logical.

Corners Totals Analysis

Regarding corners, Hull City averages 5.2 per game over the last five matches, while Middlesbrough averages 6.8. In 4 out of 5 matches, Hull City had a total corners count over 9.5, and Middlesbrough did so in 2 out of 5. Among the totals with both outcomes available, the line closest to the average total corners (12) is 11.5: over 11.5 corners is priced at 3.05, under 11.5 at 1.29. Middlesbrough is the favorite for corner outcome with odds at 1.96. In this matchup, considering the high averages and frequent outcomes for Hull City, betting on over 9.5 total corners seems reasonable.