Hull City vs Middlesbrough Prediction
🔊 The clash between Hull City and Middlesbrough will kick off the 19th round of the Championship. Both teams have been delivering commendable performances: Hull City currently sit in 9th place, while Middlesbrough hold a strong position in 2nd. The playing style of both sides involves active counter-attacking, which could result in a high-scoring game. Current odds suggest a slight advantage for the visitors, but the intrigue remains due to the tight competition at the top of the table.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 01 January 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 0:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Hull City):
- ball possession percentage: 31% vs 69%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 7;
- fouls: 14 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 0 vs 6.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Hull City and Middlesbrough:
- played 29 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 10, for the away team - 14, draws - 5;
- number of goals - 40 against 47;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.31, in the 2nd half - 1.69;
- average total goals in the match - 3.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Hull City Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Stoke City, away team - Hull City). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here's the game statistics (Hull City vs Stoke City):
- ball possession: 44% vs 56%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 7;
- fouls: 15 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 7.
Hull City are showing decent form this season, having won 8 out of 18 matches and currently sitting 9th in the table. The team prefers a defensive setup with quick transitions into attack. However, their last five games have revealed some inconsistency: two wins and three losses, with an average of 1.67 goals scored per match. The Tigers have emerged victorious in six of their last ten encounters, highlighting their potential to compete for higher positions in the league.
Match Results: Hull City
Middlesbrough Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Middlesbrough, away - Derby ). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.
Here are the match stats (Middlesbrough vs Derby ):
- ball possession: 74% vs 26%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 8;
- fouls: 9 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 1.
Middlesbrough impress with their consistency, currently holding 2nd place in the standings after 18 rounds with nine wins and six draws. In their last five matches, the team has secured two victories and two draws, maintaining a solid defensive record with just 1.06 goals conceded per game on average this season. Boro play a balanced game both at home and away, although it's worth noting their struggles in attack on the road, scoring less than 1.5 goals per game in six consecutive matches.
Match Results: Middlesbrough
Latest news
Hull City
🎙 Hull City head coach Sergei Yakirovich spoke at the press conference following their 2-1 victory over Stoke City: “I was completely dissatisfied with the first half because we played poorly. We had no control, and they were much better. I was praying to go into halftime at 0-1. During the break, I told the guys that if we continued to play like that, we might as well head home. We made some changes in formation and tactics. After two substitutions at halftime, we responded very well: we started running, fighting for every ball, and playing more compactly. We are very pleased with this great victory.”
🔝 Hull City goalkeeper Ivor Pounder delivered an outstanding performance against Stoke, making six saves. Thanks to his efforts, the Croatian became the only “Tigers” player to be named in the Championship Team of the Week for Matchday 18.
❌ Oliver McBurnie and Liam Millar, who have missed numerous matches due to knee issues, are close to returning and may be included in the squad for the game against Middlesbrough. Casey Palmer and Cody Drameh remain sidelined.
Middlesbrough
🎙 Kim Hellberg was over the moon following the match against Derby County (2-1) - his debut as Middlesbrough's head coach. “This entire day has been truly insane. This victory is a moment of great pride for me. I'm happy. I'm overwhelmed with emotions. I'm very proud of the guys and how they played. It's an important day for me. I will remember it for the rest of my life,” said the 37-year-old Swedish coach.
📝 Africa Foot reports that Middlesbrough have reignited their interest in Metz forward Cheikh Sabaly. The "Riversiders" showed interest in the Senegalese player over the summer, but the parties couldn't reach an agreement. According to the source, Middlesbrough might offer around €5 million for the player in January.
❌ Sontje Hansen, who picked up a knock in the last round, avoided a serious injury and will be ready to play. Abdoulaye Kante has also returned after undergoing hernia surgery. However, defenders Darragh Lenihan and Dael Fry remain sidelined for Boro.
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 29;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 3; for visitors away - 4; number of draws - 7;
- Average first-half total: 1.31;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.48, while the visitors net 0.83.
First-Half Stats: Hull City (home) vs Middlesbrough (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 9 vs 9;
- wins: 3 (33.33%) vs 2 (22.22%);
- losses: 2 (22.22%) vs 5 (55.56%);
- draws: 4 (44.44%) vs 2 (22.22%);
- Average goals scored: 1.67 vs 1;
- Average goals conceded: 0.78 vs 0.67.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 3 vs 3;
- losses: 2 vs 7;
- draws: 5 vs 0;
- Average first-half total: 1.4 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.6) vs 1.5 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 1).
- Middlesbrough have lost the 1st half in 6 of last 7 games (Championship).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 29;
- home team wins - 10, away team wins - 14, draws - 5.
Statistics: Hull City vs Middlesbrough
- matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 18;
- wins: 8 vs 9;
- win percentage: 44% vs 50%;
- losses: 6 vs 3;
- draws: 4 vs 6.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 6 vs 4;
- losses: 3 vs 3;
- draws: 1 vs 3.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.38, the guests - 1.62;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3;
- both teams scored: overall - 18; at the home team's field - 10.
Statistics: Hull City vs Middlesbrough
- average total in the tournament: 3.33 vs 2.39;
- average total goals scored: 1.67 vs 1.33;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.78 vs 0.44;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.89 vs 0.89;
- Hull City: average total at home in the tournament - 1.67;
- Middlesbrough: average total away in the tournament - 1.22;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.7 (home - 1.4) vs 1.2 (away - 0.6).
- Middlesbrough have scored under 1.5 goals in last 6 away games (Championship).
Prediction on corners
Hull City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.5; at home field - 4.11;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.8; at home field - 3.8.
Middlesbrough: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.67, away - 6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.3; away - 6.8.
- Middlesbrough have taken over 4.5 corners in last 5 away games (Championship).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.68 (1.34 for home team and 1.34 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.43 (1.43 for home team and 1 for away team).
Hull City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.5; at home - 2.11;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.4; at home - 1.8.
Middlesbrough: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.83, away - 2.78;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.1; away - 1.4.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 29;
- both teams scored all-time - 18 times;
- on the home team’s field - 10 times.
Statistics: Hull City vs Middlesbrough
- number of matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 18;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 13 vs 11;
- number of BTTS matches for Hull City at home - 6 (67%);
- number of BTTS matches for Middlesbrough away - 5 (56%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Hull City at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS matches for Middlesbrough away - 2 (40%).
- Middlesbrough have scored and conceded in last 5 games (Championship).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (35/216, 16.2%);
- Hull City at home most often finish matches: 3:2 (2/9, 22.2%);
- Middlesbrough away most often play: 1:1 (3/9, 33.3%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 12.77% (odds 6)
0:1 - 10.28% (odds 7.8)
1:2 - 9.14% (odds 8.4)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams are in good form ahead of this clash, but their playing styles may influence the match outcome. Trends indicate a high likelihood of both teams finding the back of the net. The bet on both teams to score (yes) has come through not only in the last five Middlesbrough games but also in 5 out of the last 6 head-to-head encounters between the "Riversiders" and the "Tigers." Based on this and an analysis of the teams' form, we recommend opting for this choice.
Betting Tips: Hull City - Middlesbrough
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