Middlesbrough vs Hull prediction, odds & betting tips – 29/12/2025

Promotion hopefuls Middlesbrough and Hull will go head-to-head at the Riverside Stadium in the latest round of Championship matches on Monday evening.

Both teams had to settle for a point apiece in their most recent outings and will be keen to go one better this time around as they kick off the second half of the campaign.

Middlesbrough vs Hull prediction: Much-needed return to winning ways for Boro

Key stats

• Middlesbrough are unbeaten in five of their last six matches, picking up 13 points from a possible 18.
• Hull have also been in-form lately, going unbeaten across their last four outings during which they have amassed 10 points.
• Eight of Middlesbrough's last 10 matches have ended with both teams scoring.

Correct score prediction: Middlesbrough 2-1 Hull

Given the plethora of attacking talent on display, an entertaining affair looks to be on the card with plenty of goalmouth action at both ends.

The teams have been hard to beat of late, but we reckon the hosts will emerge as narrow victors come the end of the 90 minutes.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Tigers' unbeaten run under threat

• HOME: 4/6 (1.67) – 60%
• DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
• AWAY: 18/5 (4.60) – 21.7%

*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Having lost just one of their 11 home league matches this term, Middlesbrough have been a tough nut to crack in front of their fans, and it is little wonder why they have been fancied to get the job done on Monday.

Kim Hellberg's men, boasting a win probability of 60%, cannot afford to lose further ground on league leaders Coventry, who are in action against Ipswich Town a few hours before proceedings kick off in North Yorkshire.

On the other hand, Hull City have been given only a 21.7% chance of seeing off Boro despite not losing any of their last three matches away from home since consecutive defeats to Derby County and QPR in November.

Sergej Jakirovic's men are five points behind their next opponents, and a win would put them right in contention for second place and, consequently, automatic promotion to the Premier League.

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Most recent H2Hs: Middlesbrough have their sights set on a fourth straight triumph

Monday's clash will see Middlesbrough and Hull face off for the third time in 2025 after earlier meetings in January and December, both of which Middlesbrough came away with maximum points.

Boro also won the final matchup of 2024 between the teams, but had to settle for a 2-2 stalemate in the clash before that.

England Championship 05/12/25

Hull

1

Middlesbrough

4

England Championship 01/01/25

Hull

0

Middlesbrough

1

England Championship 30/11/24

Middlesbrough

3

Hull

1

England Championship 10/04/24

Hull

2

Middlesbrough

2

England Championship 13/12/23

Middlesbrough

1

Hull

2

Middlesbrough preview: Rare game off for Matt Targett?

Since joining Middlesbrough on loan from Newcastle United, Targett has featured in every single game, but that run now looks to be under threat after the left-back came off with an injury scare against Blackburn Rovers.

While Targett's availability continues to hang in the balance, the likes of Abdoulaye Kante, Darragh Lenihan and Riley McGree are guaranteed absentees.

Predicted lineup: Brynn (GK), Brittain, Ayling, Jones, Bangura, Whittaker, Gilbert, Hackney, Nypan, Strelec & Conway

Middlesbrough's last five matches:

• Middlesbrough 0-0 Blackburn (Championship)
• Bristol City 2-0 Middlesbrough (Championship)
• Middlesbrough 3-1 QPR (Championship)
• Charlton 1-2 Middlesbrough (Championship)
• Hull 1-4 Middlesbrough (Championship)

Hull preview: In-form Mohamed Belloumi a huge doubt

After failing to record a goal contribution in his first six league outings of the season, Belloumi has been directly involved in four goals in his subsequent six matches.

However, the 23-year-old looks set to miss out on Monday with a muscle problem, although he could be back for Hull's clash against Stoke City on New Year's Day.

Predicted lineup: Pandur (GK), Giles, Hughes, Egan, Coyle, Slater, Hadziahmetovic, Joseph, Crooks, Gyabi & Millar

Hull's last five matches:

• Sheffield Wednesday 2-2 Hull (Championship)
• Hull 1-0 West Brom (Championship)
• Millwall 1-3 Hull (Championship)
• Hull 2-0 Wrexham (Championship)
• Hull 1-4 Middlesbrough (Championship)

Player to watch – Oliver McBurnie

Oliver McBurnie missed nine matches between October 21 and December 5 with a knee problem but has since returned in blistering form.

The Scotsman had scored in three straight matches before drawing a blank in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Sheffield Wednesday, where he missed a glorious opportunity to keep his hot streak going.

McBurnie has only gone back-to-back matches without a goal on two occasions this term, hinting that a return to the score sheet is likely on Monday.