Hull City vs Middlesbrough Betting Prediction, Tips & Preview

December 30, 2024

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Our Hull City vs Middlesbrough Prediction Sees Tigers Hold Boro to Draw

Hull City and Middlesbrough meet at the MKM Stadium in the EFL Championship on New Year’s Day. After a stunning victory at Blackburn Rovers last time out, can the Tigers win again on Wednesday?

EFL Championship Betting Picks:

Draw & BTTS – 4.40

Over 3.5 Goals – 3.05

Bet on Hull vs Middlesbrough

Can Hull Continue Their Upswing in Fortunes?

Hull have had a miserable season in the Championship, winning only five league games. They hover just above the relegation zone, having taken a mere 22 points from a possible 72.

However, Hull pulled off a stunning victory in the last one, beating high-flying Blackburn at Ewood Park. Ryan Longman netted 13 minutes from time to give City their second win in three Championship games.

Middlesbrough are one of many teams looking for a top-six finish this term. Michael Carrick’s men hold the final play-off position at the start of 2025, ahead of Watford on goal difference. Boro have won ten, lost seven, and drawn seven so far.

After successive draws with Plymouth Argyle, Sheffield Wednesday, and Burnley, Middlesbrough will be eager to get back to winning ways in this one. They head to Hull as the favourites.

Recent Hull City vs Middlesbrough Head-to-Head Meetings

Middlesbrough eased to victory at the Riverside Stadium when the pair clashed in Championship action back in November. A Tommy Conway brace and a Finn Azaz goal were enough to give Boro a 3-1 win.

In the 2023-24 Championship season, seven goals were scored across the two meetings. Hull picked up a 2-1 win at the Riverside, and the teams played out a thrilling 2-2 draw at the MKM Stadium.

Hull City vs Middlesbrough Betting Tips & Predictions

Hull have shown a big improvement under new boss Ruben Seles, and we can see the Tigers holding Boro to a draw in this one. You can get 4.40 for the draw and both teams to score.

This fixture has produced a hatful of goals in recent times. Since Hull won 1-0 at Boro in April 2022, 19 goals have been scored in the following five meetings. Take a punt on over 3.5 goals here at 3.05.