Hull City will take on Middlesbrough in the Championship on Friday, 5 December, in a match between two teams currently inside the top ten in the division.
Both teams have plenty of incentive ahead of his one, with Hull looking to jump back into the top six and Middlesbrough looking to solidify their position in second place.
As part of this week's round of Championship betting tips, check out our Hull vs Middlesbrough prediction below.
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Hull vs Middlesbrough prediction: The hosts to pick up something
Key Stats
- Hull have won or drawn eight of their last 11 Championship matches.
- Middlesbrough have failed to win six of their last nine Championship matches.
- Both teams have scored in four of Hull's last five matches.
Correct score prediction: Hull 2-1 Middlesbrough
This is a match that could go either way, but I'm leaning towards the hosts just based on their recent impressive form at home.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Boro go in as favourites
- HOME: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) 29.4%
- AWAY: 5/4 (2.25) – 44.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Hull vs Middlesbrough odds back up our prediction of a tight match. Ladbrokes have given Middlesbrough a 44.4% chance of winning the match, while Hull have been given a 32.3% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough have a good recent record against Hull City, winning four of their last six matches against the Tigers, which should fill them with confidence ahead of this one. Hull City's last win over Boro at the MKM Stadium was back in 2021.
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Hull preview: Injuries all over the pitch
Hull City have injuries throughout the spine of their team, meaning several important players will miss the match on Friday night. Notable absentees include defender Cody Drameh, midfield Kasey Palmer and strikers Liam Millar and Oli McBurnie.
Predicted lineup: Pandur (GK), Coyle, Ajayi, Egan, Giles, Slater, Hadziahmetovic, Crooks, Joseph, Gelhardt, Destan
Last five results
- Stoke 1-2 Hull
- Hull 0-2 Ipswich
- QPR 3-2 Hull
- Hull 3-2 Portsmouth
- Derby 2-1 Hull
Middlesbrough preview: No reason to change anything
Following their win against Derby County at the weekend, Middlesbrough could go in unchanged here. There are no fresh injury concerns on the back of that result, but George Edmundson, Darragh Lenihan, Luke Aylong and Dael Fry are all still in the treatment room.
Predicted lineup: Brynn (GK), Brittain, Jones, Targett, Bangura, Hackney, Browne, Hansen, Whittaker, Burgzorg, Conway
Last five results
- Middlesbrough 2-1 Derby
- Middlesbrough 2-4 Coventry
- Oxford Utd 1-1 Middlesbrough
- Middlesbrough 2-1 Birmingham City
- Leicester City 1-1 Middlesbrough
Player to watch: Joe Gelhardt
Joe Gelhardt has been in incredible form for Hull City since the middle of October, and the former Leeds striker has now scored seven goals in his last nine appearances for the Tigers. Gelhardt has been tipped for big things since he was a teenager, and now, at the age of 23, he is beginning to fulfil his promise.