Our Middlesbrough vs Hull Prediction: 2-1
Middlesbrough vs Hull in the England Championship is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Monday December 29, 2025. Our correct score prediction favors a 2-1 home triumph, but considering both teams’ ability to find the net, BTTS is also a solid alternative bet.
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 Coventry
Middlesbrough must win to recover from their recent 2-4 England Championship defeat against Coventry on November 25 and regain momentum. In that match, Middlesbrough saw 63% of the ball and created 10 goal attempts, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Middlesbrough | 63% | 10 (5) | 1.05 | 99 |
 Coventry | 37% | 13 (7) | 1.39 | 75 |
Hull's Last Match – Hull vs Ipswich
Hull will be looking to bounce back after a 0-2 England Championship defeat against Ipswich on November 25. In that match, Hull controlled 55% of possession and managed 7 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hull | 55% | 7 (3) | 0.46 | 41 |
 Ipswich | 45% | 10 (6) | 2.4 | 65 |
Middlesbrough vs Hull Stats
Key Stats
| Middlesbrough | Hull | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.97 | Attacking Strength | 1.19 |
| 0.76 | Defence Strength | 1.26 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Middlesbrough are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Hull average 1.7 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.