Prediction for match Middlesbrough — Hull City

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

In the English Championship on December 29, 2025, Middlesbrough will face Hull City. The odds for a Middlesbrough win are 1.63, a draw is at 3.94, and a Hull City win is at 4.98. In terms of probabilities: Middlesbrough is rated at 57.44%, a draw at 23.76%, and Hull City at 18.80%. Among the markets with odds above 1.50, the bet on over 2.5 goals at 1.71 stands out, as well as both teams to score: yes at 1.70. A Middlesbrough win has the lowest odds among the main outcomes, but the over 2.5 goals option looks like an interesting alternative, considering the form of both teams.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Middlesbrough played as follows: December 26 - Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers 0-0, December 20 - Bristol City vs Middlesbrough 2-0, December 13 - Middlesbrough vs QPR 3-1. Hull City over the same period: December 26 - Sheffield Wednesday vs Hull City 2-2, December 20 - Hull City vs West Bromwich 1-0, December 13 - Millwall vs Hull City 1-3. In a five-match series, Middlesbrough averages 60.8% possession, 1.4 yellow cards, 9 fouls, and 1.6 offsides per game. Hull City has 47.8% possession, 2.4 yellow cards, 11.6 fouls, and 2.2 offsides. In the last head-to-head meeting on December 5, Hull City lost to Middlesbrough 1-4.

How Many Goals in the Middlesbrough vs Hull City Match

In the last five matches, Middlesbrough's average total goals are 2.8, and Hull City's are 3.2. Both teams score 1.8 goals per game, with Middlesbrough conceding 1 and Hull City 1.4. For over 2.5 goals: both teams have 3 out of 5 over. In the first half, both teams recorded 3 out of 5 over 1.5, and in the second half, Hull City also has 3 out of 5 over 1.5, while Middlesbrough only 1 out of 5. Middlesbrough most often scores between the 16th-30th and 61st-75th minutes (29% each), and Hull City from the 61st to 75th minute (29%). Goals conceded by Middlesbrough are concentrated in the 31st-45th minute (71%), Hull City in the 31st-45th minute (40%). Considering the scoring ability of both sides, frequent over 2.5 goals, and a stable goal-scoring profile, the bet on over 2.5 goals at 1.71 seems justified.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

Middlesbrough averages 7.4 corners per game, Hull City 4.6, totaling 12. In the last five matches, Middlesbrough recorded over 9.5 corners 3 out of 5 times, Hull City 2 out of 5. Among the available corner totals, there's a pair for 11.5: over 11.5 is at 2.43, under 11.5 at 1.47. In the corner outcome, Middlesbrough is favored with odds of 1.24. With these figures, it makes sense to consider a bet on over 11.5 corners, given the average values of both teams and the frequency of Middlesbrough's overs.