Hull City vs Middlesbrough Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Championship 2025-26

The Boro are undefeated in their last three matches against the Tigers.

Hull City are now gearing up to take on Middlesbrough in their matchweek 19 fixture of the 2025-26 English League Championship. This is going to be an intense outing, which will take place at the MKM Stadium.

The Tigers are placed ninth on the league table at the moment. They have been very inconsistent in their last few games.

They will be at home for their upcoming league game and are going to use it to their advantage. Hull City are coming in after taking down Stoke City after scoring a last-minute goal.

Middlesbrough are now 10 points away from the table toppers, Coventry City. They are coming in after securing a 2-1 win against Derby County in their previous league outing.

The Boro are now in second spot on the EFL Championship points table. They will be away from home, but it is not going to bring down their confidence.

Preparing for Hull 🔜 pic.twitter.com/x9YHMIh1YY

— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) December 2, 2025

Kick-off:

• Location: Hull, England
• Stadium: The MKM Stadium
• Date: Saturday, December 6
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Friday, Dec 5; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Dean Whitestone
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Hull City: L-W-L-L-W

Middlesbrough: D-W-D-L-W

Players to Watch

Joe Gelhardt (Hull City)

The 23-year-old is the top goal-getter for the Tigers in the ongoing season of the EFL Championship. He has scored nine goals and has two assists to his name in 18 games. Joe Gelhardt will be looking to come up with a top performance so that he can help his side in the final third.

Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough)

Morgan Whittaker has scored five goals and also has a couple of assists in 17 EFL Championship appearances in the current season. He was one of the goal scorers in the 2-1 win against Derby. Whittaker is going to lead the attack from the right and will be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• Hull City have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five games.
• Middlesbrough have been unable to secure a clean sheet in their last seven matches.
• The Boro are on a two-match winning streak against the Tigers.

Hull vs Middlesbrough: Betting Tips and Odds

• Middlesbrough to win @5/4 Unibet
• Morhan Whittaker to score @16/5 BetMGM
• Goals under 3.5 @7/19 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Hull City will be without the services of Kasey Palmer, Eliot Matazo, Liam Millar and Oli McBurnie. They are injured.

Aidan Morris, Abdoulaye Kante, George Edmundson, Luke Ayling, Dael Fry, Darragh Lenihan and Seny Dieng are not going to be in action for Middlesbrough due to their injuries.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 76

Hull City won: 22

Middlesbrough won: 34

Draw: 20

Predicted Lineups

Hull City predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Pandur (GK); Coyle, Ajayi, Egan, Giles; Gelhardt, Slater, Gyabi, Ndala; Crooks, Destan

Middlesbrough predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Brynn (GK); Brittain, Jones, Targett, Bangura; Browne, Hackney; Whittaker, Hansen, Burgzorg; Conway

Match Prediction

The hosts will be looking to extend their winning run, but the Boro are not going to give them many chances. Middlesbrough are likely to come out on top. They should secure a win against Hull City in their upcoming EFL Championship clash.

Prediction: Hull 1-2 Middlesbrough

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