All eyes will be on Wembley Stadium when Hull City and Middlesbrough clash in the Championship playoff final, a high-stakes showdown that promises drama and excitement. As both sides are capable of scoring, we predict a thrilling 2-2 draw. Hull City earned their place in the final by overcoming Millwall in the two-legged tie, showcasing resilience and attacking intent. However, they face a potential setback with forward Kyle Joseph doubtful after picking up an injury against Millwall. The Tigers will need everyone fit and firing if they are to secure promotion at this crucial juncture.
Middlesbrough’s journey has been a surprising one, especially after Southampton were expelled from the final due to a spy affair, which handed Boro an unexpected route to Wembley. The team has been hit by injuries, with players like Bangura, Hackney, Jones, and Lenihan expected to miss out. Boro have shown patchy form recently, with their last 10 matches producing just five wins, and they’ve struggled to find consistency away from home, where they remain winless in their last five matches.
Taking everything into account, our main predictions are leaning toward Over 2.5 goals and Both Teams to Score, alongside Hull City or Draw due to better form.
This Championship match will be played on Saturday 23 May 2026 at 16:30.
What is our Hull City vs Middlesbrough prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Hull City 2 - 2 Middlesbrough
Hull City vs Middlesbrough Betting Tips
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
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View OfferHull City Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wddlddlwdw | 1.40 |
| Home | wddwd | 1.80 |
| Away | dldlw | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.30 | 1.80 | 2.80 |
| Scored | 1.30 | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Conceded | 1.00 | 0.60 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 70% | 60% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.37 | 1.27 | 1.46 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.43 | 1.17 | 1.69 |
Middlesbrough Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dldldwwddl | 1.10 |
| Home | llwwd | 1.40 |
| Away | ddddl | 0.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.60 | 2.20 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.40 | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| BTTS | 60% | 40% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 2.04 | 2.25 | 1.83 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.27 | 0.87 | 1.68 |
Hull City vs Middlesbrough Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Hull City (38%)
29 Matches
Middlesbrough (48%)
Hull City vs Middlesbrough Past Results
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