{"id":1449671,"date":"2026-05-20T09:32:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T08:32:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1449671"},"modified":"2026-05-20T09:49:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T08:49:36","slug":"match-preview-hull-city-vs-middlesbrough-23-05-26-championship","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-hull-city-vs-middlesbrough-23-05-26-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Hull City vs Middlesbrough: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hull City<\/a> take on Middlesbrough<\/a> in the Championship<\/a> playoff final at Wembley Stadium, with kick-off set for 4:30pm (UK time) on Saturday. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a place in the Premier League on the line, both sides will be hoping to claim the victory but the match is shrouded in controversy after the expulsion of Southampton. The teams’ recent head-to-heads add another layer of intrigue, with Hull holding a slight upper hand in their last six encounters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on underlying stats and recent trends, here are our top betting recommendations for Hull City vs Middlesbrough. We’re particularly confident in Middlesbrough to win, given their dominance in possession and creative play, but Hull’s scoring threat and the recent head-to-head record mean goals markets and BTTS also offer value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Middlesbrough to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n9\/10 @ Bet365<\/a>
(52.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWe are backing Middlesbrough to due their vastly superior goal difference over Hull combined with their overperformance when it comes to xG. Their pass accuracy (84%) and average possession (56%) point to a team in control, while Hull have conceded 66 goals – the highest tally in the top half of the Championship<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams to Score \u2013 Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n11\/10 @ Bet365<\/a>
(47.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThere could be value here: Hull have scored in 46 of 48 matches, while Middlesbrough have averaged 1.56 goals per game this season. Both sides’ defensive records show vulnerability – Hull especially – and recent H2Hs have seen goals at both ends.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n13\/10 @ Bet365<\/a>
(43.5%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWith both teams averaging over 1.5 goals per game and their last four meetings producing 3+ goals on two occasions, this looks a solid value pick. Both sides feature creative players capable of unlocking defences and finishing chances.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n