Our Middlesbrough vs Hull Prediction: 2-2
Middlesbrough vs Hull in the England Championship is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Monday December 29, 2025. Our forecast favors a 2-2 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
This Middlesbrough vs Hull 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
Middlesbrough's Last Match – Middlesbrough vs Blackburn
Determined to get back to winning ways, Middlesbrough must win after their 0-0 England Championship draw against Blackburn on December 26. In that match, Middlesbrough saw 53% of the ball and created 6 goal attempts, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Middlesbrough | 53% | 6 (2) | 0.82 | 38 |
 Blackburn | 47% | 8 (2) | 1.17 | 63 |
Hull's Last Match – Sheff Wed vs Hull
Hull will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 2-2 England Championship draw with Sheff Wed on December 26. In that match, Hull controlled 55% of possession and managed 12 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sheff Wed | 45% | 6 (3) | 0.79 | 33 |
 Hull | 55% | 12 (5) | 1.34 | 45 |
Middlesbrough vs Hull Stats
Key Stats
| Middlesbrough | Hull | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.06 | Attacking Strength | 1.68 |
| 0.84 | Defence Strength | 1.34 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Middlesbrough are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Hull average 1.7 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Middlesbrough 17-13
Hull 17-17
What are the odds for this match?
Middlesbrough to win: @1.666
Draw: @3.9
Hull to win: @4.5
Lineups
Middlesbrough (4-2-2-2) : Sol Brynn, Callum Brittain, Luke Ayling, Matt Targett, Alex Bangura, Alexander Gilbert, Alan Browne, Morgan Whittaker, Hayden Hackney, Mamadou Kaly Sene, Tommy Conway
Hull (3-5-2) : Ivor Pandur, Akin Famewo, John Egan, Charlie Hughes, Lewie Coyle, Darko Gyabi, Matt Crooks, Regan Slater, Ryan Giles, Kyle Joseph, Joel Ndala
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