Hull City and Middlesbrough face each other on Saturday 05.23.2026, at 01:00 (UK Time), in a EFL Championship 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Hull City's home ground, the Wembley Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Hull City Tigers Limited and Middlesbrough Football and Athletic Company (1986) Limited, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Hull City vs Middlesbrough
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Hull City preview
Hull City heads into the match with the following record in the EFL Championship: in 48 matches, Hull City Tigers Limited secured 22 victories, 11 draws, and 15 losses, maintaining an average of 1.6 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Tigers's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 22 victories so far.
Hull City has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 75 goals, of which 72 were scored in the EFL Championship, resulting in an average of 1.5 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Oliver McBurnie, who has found the back of the net 17 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Ryan Giles has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, Hull City has conceded 66 goals in the EFL Championship (an average of 1.38 per game) and 73 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.43 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Middlesbrough preview
Middlesbrough comes into the game with 48 matches played so far in the EFL Championship. They have secured 23 victories, 15 draws, and 10 losses, maintaining an average of 1.75 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 22 wins, 15 draws, and 13 losses.
Middlesbrough Football and Athletic Company (1986) Limited's attack has been highly effective, scoring 74 goals during this period. Of that total, 84 were netted in the EFL Championship, with an average of 1.75 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.48.
Boro's offensive system is led by Morgan Whittaker, the team's top scorer this season. The english forward has found the back of the net 14 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Finn Azaz. The midfielder has contributed with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 57 goals with an average of 1.19 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 56 goals in 50 matches, averaging 1.12 per match.
Head to head: Hull City vs Middlesbrough
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Hull City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W L D |
1.6 |
| Home | D W D D W |
1.8 |
| Away | W L D L D |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 46% | 46% | 46% |
| Goals | 2.88 | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1.46 | 1.54 |
| Conceded | 1.38 | 1.42 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 63% | 63% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 25% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 19% | 25% | 13% |
| 1st to Score | 60% | 46% | 75% |
|
xG
|
1.29 | 1.3 | 1.28 |
|
xGA
|
1.64 | 1.41 | 1.87 |
Middlesbrough
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D D W W |
1.6 |
| Home | D W W L L |
1.4 |
| Away | L D D D D |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 46% | 50% | 42% |
| Goals | 2.54 | 2.17 | 2.92 |
| Scored | 1.52 | 1.42 | 1.63 |
| Conceded | 1.02 | 0.75 | 1.29 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 46% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 42% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 29% | 21% |
| 1st to Score | 60% | 54% | 58% |
|
xG
|
1.8 | 1.9 | 1.7 |
|
xGA
|
1.17 | 1.1 | 1.25 |
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