Hull vs Middlesbrough Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 05 Dec 2025

Championship Betting Preview: Hull vs Middlesbrough

Hull welcome second-placed Middlesbrough to MKM Stadium, with kick-off set for 16:00 on Friday 5 December.

The way forward could be to back Hull with a +0.25 Asian Handicap at -110 against Middlesbrough. This means our stake is split between 0 and +0.5, which allows us to land a return with a draw.

Hull City won last time out by a 2-1 scoreline. It was away from home against Stoke City at bet365 Stadium. Sergej Jakirovic's side had 44% possession and recorded six shots on target, while Semi Ajayi and Joe Gelhardt each scored one goal.

Middlesbrough won their previous game, beating Derby County at home. It was a 2-1 victory at Riverside Stadium. The Teeside outfit enjoyed an impressive 74% of possession and had four shots on goal, with Matt Targett and Morgan Whittaker on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Middlesbrough have won the last two head-to-heads against Hull. On the road at MKM Stadium, the most recent scoreline was 1-0 which followed a 3-1 home triumph at Riverside Stadium. The previous 10 H2H games have seen four wins for each team and two draws.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Middlesbrough	37	20	9	8	58	36	22	58:36	69
5	Hull	37	19	6	12	59	53	6	59:53	63

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Hull have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.7 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 10.2 attempts. The Tigers have averaged 46.0% possession and 4.8 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.4 goals from 5.0 shots on goal, 15.5 attempts and 6.5 corners.

Joe Gelhardt leads the way with 7 goals, Enis Destan has 2, with Semi Ajayi and two others on 1. Lewie Coyle is the top assists maker with 3.

Middlesbrough have 4 victories, 3 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 3.7 shots on goal, 14.9 attempts and 1.2 goals. Kim Hellberg's team average 59.0% possession, 6.3 corners taken and 4.2 corners against them, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 10.6 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal.

Morgan Whittaker got 5 goals, Hayden Hackney notched 2, while Matt Targett and two other players scored 1. Callum Brittain has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 4.

Confirmed Lineups

Hull confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Ivor Pandur (GK), Lewie Coyle, Semi Ajayi, John Egan, Ryan Giles, Amir Hadziahmetovic, Regan Slater, Joe Gelhardt, Matt Crooks, Kyle Joseph, Enis Destan.

Middlesbrough confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Solomon Brynn (GK), Callum Brittain, Alfie Jones, Matt Targett, Alex Bangura, Morgan Whittaker, Hayden Hackney, Alex Gilbert, Riley McGree, David Strelec, Tommy Conway.

Hull vs Middlesbrough Prediction & Betting Tips

Be ready for Hull vs Middlesbrough with our in-depth betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, our expected scoreline, best corners advice, player props to watch and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

If you agree with our verdict that Hull can avoid defeat in this Championship clash, then you can back them with a +0.25 goal start at -110. There are several reasons to back this selection.

Our football picks always stem from lots of research and it begins by looking at the latest Championship team news and current form. When we have a strong view of what might happen, we match up the latest numbers.

Key Hull vs Middlesbrough league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Hull in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Hull in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Middlesbrough in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Middlesbrough in 15 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Middlesbrough in 3 consecutive games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Hull in 6 of their last 10 games against Middlesbrough.

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Hull 1 - 0 Middlesbrough

An exciting bet could be a 1-0 victory in favor of Hull at odds of +750. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Morgan Whittaker Over 0.5 Shots On Target -122

Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough) can be backed at -122 to register at least one shot on goal. It’s hard to turn down such attractive odds for this player when it comes to Shots on Target.

Latest Morgan Whittaker Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+290

First

+750

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-147

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Joe Gelhardt to Score +270

Joe Gelhardt (Hull) has racked up seven goals in his past ten Championship matches. It’s worth a play on the +270 that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.

Latest Joe Gelhardt Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+220

First

+600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-103

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -137

It has now been four consecutive Hull home games where the 10.5 Total Corners line has not been covered, while the same outcome has happened in three straight Middlesbrough away matches. We think the teams might end up being short on this front, with odds of -137 on offer when it comes to this Total Corners selection.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Hull

Total

11.30 4.80 6.50

Home

8.80 4.20 4.60

Away

11.70 4.90 6.80

Middlesbrough

Total

10.50 6.30 4.20

Home

11.10 5.80 5.30

Away

9.70 5.90 3.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-118

Under 10.5

-120

Hull Corners

Over 4.5

-149

Under 4.5

+105

Middlesbrough Corners

Over 5.5

+102

Under 5.5

-147

Most Corners

1

+108

X

+650

2

-110

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Hull vs Middlesbrough Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Middlesbrough are forecasted to be the most likely winner in this Championship encounter. The +123 for them coming out on top suggests a 45% probability based on their latest betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Hull City are trading at +200.

Should you want to back Middlesbrough to win but want money back if the game ends level, then there is -161 available on the Draw No Bet market. Opponents Hull have been chalked up at +115.

There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -167.

The top sports betting sites provide a quality service including hundreds of markets being created for every Championship game. It’s great for football bettors to choose from so many options.

Full-Time Result

1

+200

X

+250

2

+123

Half-Time Result

1

+245

X

+130

2

+170

Double Chance

1X

-167

12

-370

X2

-286

Draw No Bet

1

+115

2

-161

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-118

2 Hcp -0.25

-109

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+104

Over 2.5

-133

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-167

No

+120

Tommy Conway can be backed to find the net anytime at +170. There is the chance to back the market leader to score the first goal at +450.

Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)

First

+170

Anytime

+450

David Strelec (Middlesbrough)

First

+180

Anytime

+475

Oliver McBurnie (Hull)

First

+190

Anytime

+550

Joe Gelhardt (Hull)

First

+220

Anytime

+600

Mohamed Bachir Belloumi (Hull)

First

+260

Anytime

+750

Samuel Silvera (Middlesbrough)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough)

First

+290

Anytime

+750

Sontje Hansen (Middlesbrough)

First

+320

Anytime

+800

Riley McGree (Middlesbrough)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough)

First

+360

Anytime

+1000

Delano Burgzorg (Middlesbrough)

First

+370

Anytime

+900

Kyle Joseph (Hull)

First

+390

Anytime

+950

Matt Crooks (Hull)

First

+400

Anytime

+1050

Liam Millar (Hull)

First

+430

Anytime

+1200

Kasey Palmer (Hull)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Alan Browne (Middlesbrough)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Darko Gyabi (Hull)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

John Lundstram (Hull)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Regan Slater (Hull)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

+135

David Strelec (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

+125

Oliver McBurnie (Hull)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+112

Joe Gelhardt (Hull)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-103

Mohamed Bachir Belloumi (Hull)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-143

Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-147

Samuel Silvera (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-161

Sontje Hansen (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+107

Under 0.5

-182

Riley McGree (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+117

Under 0.5

-200

Delano Burgzorg (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-217

Kyle Joseph (Hull)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-222

Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-222

Matt Crooks (Hull)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-250

Liam Millar (Hull)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-303

Kasey Palmer (Hull)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-357

Alan Browne (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-370

John Lundstram (Hull)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-625

Darko Gyabi (Hull)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-667

Regan Slater (Hull)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-833

Hull have secured five victories, three defeats and two draws in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.50.

Middlesbrough haven’t tasted victory in three consecutive matches on the road. The Teeside outfit have managed four draws, three victories and three losses in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

When the sides last met at MKM Stadium, Middlesbrough beat Hull 1-0. The past 5 H2H meetings at MKM Stadium have seen each team land two wins and there’s been one draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Hull Home Stats		5-2-3	3.00	1.50	1.50	6	4	6	4
Middlesbrough Away Stats		3-4-3	2.30	1.10	1.20	4	6	5	5

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Hull vs Middlesbrough Lineups & Team News

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