Hull vs Middlesbrough Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 May 2026

Championship Play-Off Final Betting Preview: Hull vs Middlesbrough

Hull take on Middlesbrough in the 2025/26 Championship play-off final at Wembley, with kick-off set for 10:30 on Saturday 23 May.

We’ll take Middlesbrough at attractive betting odds of -120 considering that they could be dominant against Hull. The Full-Time Result market provides plenty of value and a nice potential return.

Hull City won last time out by a 2-0 scoreline. It was away from home against Millwall at The Den. The Tigers had just 34% possession and recorded seven shots on target, with Mohamed Belloumi and Joe Gelhardt scoring one goal each.

Southampton claimed a 2-1 extra-time home win (1-1 after 90 mins) over Middlesbrough at St. Mary's in their previous game. Tonda Eckert's team had the lion’s share of the ball boasting 59% possession and five shots on goal, while Ross Stewart and Shea Charles were on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Hull have beaten Southampton on three consecutive occasions. Their last encounter was staged at St. Mary's, with Hull winning 2-1 on the road. The previous 4 H2H meetings have involved three Hull triumphs and just one win for Southampton.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Middlesbrough	46	22	14	10	72	47	25	72:47	80
6	Hull	46	21	10	15	70	66	4	70:66	73

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Hull have 3 wins, 2 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts. Sergej Jakirovic's side have averaged 45.7% possession and 4.5 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.0 goals from 4.0 shots on goal, 11.6 attempts and 6.2 corners.

Oli McBurnie is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Joe Gelhardt and Mohamed Belloumi both have 2. Matt Crooks and Liam Millar are top assists makers with 2, while goalkeeper Ivor Pandur has kept 2 clean sheets.

Middlesbrough have won 2, lost 3 and drawn 5, with an average of 1.4 goals from 20.7 attempts and 6.1 shots on goal. The Saints average 63.1% possession, 9.2 corners awarded and 3.5 corners against them, while conceding 1.2 goals from 9.7 attempts and 3.0 shots on goal.

Tommy Conway has scored 5 goals, followed by David Strelec and Morgan Whittaker on 3. Alan Browne has had 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Hull predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Ivor Pandur (GK), Semi Ajayi, John Egan, Charlie Hughes, Lewie Coyle, Regan Slater, Matt Crooks, Ryan Giles, Kyle Joseph, Liam Millar, Oliver McBurnie.

Middlesbrough predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Daniel Peretz (GK), James Bree, Nathan Wood, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Ryan Manning, Shea Charles, Caspar Jander, Kuryu Matsuki, Léo Scienza, Finn Azaz, Ross Stewart.

Hull vs Middlesbrough Prediction & Betting Tips

Step into Hull vs Middlesbrough with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, top corners angle and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Match Prediction

Middlesbrough are priced at -120 to secure a victory and we think these odds look too big. We’re expecting them to land a Championship win and a nice potential return could be on the cards.

The Sportsgambler.com football experts keep abreast of the latest Championship team news and form guide considering they could have a bearing on the outcome. It’s also important for our readers to have access to stats.

Key Hull vs Middlesbrough league stats:

• Middlesbrough have won 9 of their last 20 games.

The top betting apps make it a 54.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

There are several exciting options when it comes to betting Middlesbrough if you think they’ll win by some distance. One alternative is the Asian Handicap where you can select a line at a bigger price.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Hull 0 - 1 Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough are available at +575 when it comes to them winning 1-0. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Corners Prediction

Over 10.5 Corners -132

The ten past matches involving Middlesbrough have had an average of 12.70 corners, with the last five Hull games involving 12.00. The Total Corners line looks attractive and we’re going to take the -132 that it’s covered.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Hull

Total

10.70 4.50 6.20

Home

8.10 3.70 4.40

Away

13.00 5.10 7.90

Middlesbrough

Total

12.70 9.20 3.50

Home

12.90 9.30 3.60

Away

9.80 5.20 4.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-135

Under 10.5

-104

Hull Corners

Over 3.5

-139

Under 3.5

-102

Middlesbrough Corners

Over 6.5

-125

Under 6.5

-114

Most Corners

1

+270

X

+800

2

-303

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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 the shortest price to win this Championship clash according to the bookies, with the favourites given a 55% probability due to their -120 betting odds. The market implies that Hull City are the most unlikely to win at +335.

If you want to back Middlesbrough to win, then you can take the Asian Handicap -0.5 option. This selection is priced at -118, although Hull +0.5 is -104 and the latter puts the draw on your side.

The Total Goals market always provides an interesting angle and Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest-priced option. There are two Both Teams to Score options, with Yes on offer at -119 and No at -116.

When it comes to every Championship match, you will find hundreds of markets available. Go through the various attractive options which are available at the best football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

+335

X

+245

2

-120

Half-Time Result

1

+350

X

+114

2

+145

Double Chance

1X

-114

12

-357

X2

-500

Draw No Bet

1

+195

2

-294

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-104

2 Hcp -0.5

-118

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-139

Over 2.5

+102

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-119

No

-116

Favourite Morgan Whittaker is available at +430 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.

Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough)

First

+175

Anytime

+430

Leo Scienza

First

+210

Anytime

+480

Cyle Larin

First

+230

Anytime

+550

David Strelec (Middlesbrough)

First

+270

Anytime

+650

Ross Cameron Stewart

First

+270

Anytime

+650

Finn Azaz

First

+280

Anytime

+650

Cameron Archer

First

+300

Anytime

+650

Oliver McBurnie (Hull)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Joe Gelhardt (Hull)

First

+320

Anytime

+800

Jeremy Sarmiento (Middlesbrough)

First

+350

Anytime

+900

Leo Castledine (Middlesbrough)

First

+380

Anytime

+950

Samuel Silvera (Middlesbrough)

First

+410

Anytime

+1000

Sontje Hansen (Middlesbrough)

First

+420

Anytime

+1050

Riley McGree (Middlesbrough)

First

+420

Anytime

+1050

Tom Fellows

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Mohamed Bachir Belloumi (Hull)

First

+450

Anytime

+1150

Liam Millar (Hull)

First

+475

Anytime

+1150

Micah Hamilton (Middlesbrough)

First

+475

Anytime

+1150

Lewis Koumas (Hull)

First

+480

Anytime

+1150

Kyle Joseph (Hull)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Yu Hirakawa (Hull)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Ryan Manning

First

+540

Anytime

+1300

Alex Gilbert (Middlesbrough)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Matt Crooks (Hull)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Shea Charles

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

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Hull vs Middlesbrough Lineups & Team News

Don’t bet on Hull vs Middlesbrough without reviewing the latest team news. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Championship together with updated injury news.

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