Our Hull vs Middlesbrough Prediction: 2-1
Hull vs Middlesbrough in the England Championship is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Friday December 5, 2025. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
This Hull vs Middlesbrough prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Hull's Last Match – Hull vs Portsmouth
Hull will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 3-2 England Championship victory over Portsmouth on November 8. In that match, Hull controlled 57% of possession and managed 12 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hull | 57% | 12 (4) | 2.12 | 27 |
Portsmouth | 43% | 10 (5) | 1.24 | 39 |
Middlesbrough's Last Match – Middlesbrough vs Birmingham
Middlesbrough will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-1 England Championship success over Birmingham on November 8. In that match, Middlesbrough recorded 43% possession, firing 7 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Middlesbrough | 43% | 7 (4) | 0.68 | 40 |
Birmingham | 57% | 10 (3) | 1.11 | 57 |
Hull vs Middlesbrough Stats
Key Stats
| Hull | Middlesbrough | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.29 | Attacking Strength | 0.96 |
| 1.23 | Defence Strength | 0.99 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Hull are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Middlesbrough average 1.0 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.



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