What is the best bet for Hull City vs Middlesbrough?

Based on AI analysis, the best bet is 'under 3.5' at odds of 1.25.

What are the latest odds for Hull City vs Middlesbrough?

The latest odds are: Home Win - 4.85, Draw - 3.5, Away Win - 2.

What is the predicted total goals (Under/Over) for Hull City vs Middlesbrough?

Our AI predicts the best bet for total goals in this match is 'under 3.5' goals. The available odds for this selection are 1.25.

What is the best 1X2 betting tip for Hull City vs Middlesbrough?

Our AI-powered prediction suggests that the best 1X2 bet for this match is '2'. The available odds for this selection are 2.

What is the predicted final score for Hull City vs Middlesbrough?

Our AI predicts a final score of 0:1.

What is the predicted halftime score for Hull City vs Middlesbrough?

Our AI predicts the halftime score will be .

What is the expected ball possession for Hull City vs Middlesbrough?

Our AI predicts Hull City will have 38% possession, while Middlesbrough will have 62% possession.

How many shots are expected in Hull City vs Middlesbrough?

The total number of shots is expected to be 29, with Hull City taking 10 shots and Middlesbrough taking 19 shots.

How many corners are predicted in Hull City vs Middlesbrough?

The match is expected to have a total of 11 corners, with Hull City earning 3 corners and Middlesbrough earning 8 corners.

What is the predicted number of yellow cards for Hull City vs Middlesbrough?

According to our AI prediction, this match is expected to have a total of 3 yellow cards. Hull City is projected to receive 2 yellow cards, while Middlesbrough is expected to receive 1 yellow cards.

What is the squad value of Hull City before the match against Middlesbrough?

The current estimated market value of Hull City is €81.75m. This reflects the financial strength of their squad before facing Middlesbrough.

What is the squad value of Middlesbrough before the match against Hull City?

The current estimated market value of Middlesbrough is €128.90m. This represents their squad’s financial standing before playing against Hull City.

How many goals are expected in the first half of Hull City vs Middlesbrough?

Our AI predicts that the first half of Hull City vs Middlesbrough will have a total of 0 goals, based on the predicted halftime score of .

How many total goals are expected in Hull City vs Middlesbrough?

According to our AI prediction, the match between Hull City and Middlesbrough is expected to have a total of 1 goals, based on the predicted full-time score of 0:1.

Hull City vs Middlesbrough Prediction

Finished

England

Championship

Hull City

€81.75m

23 May10:30

1 : 0

Middlesbrough

€128.90m

Preview

Hull City vs Middlesbrough Prediction Championship

Hull City vs Middlesbrough prediction for Wembley final value

The Hull City vs Middlesbrough prediction for the Championship play-off final (2026-05-23, 16:30 GMT) comes with more plot twists than a late-season relegation battle. Wembley hosts a match that changed opponent mid-week, after the EFL’s “Spygate” ruling removed Southampton and reinstated Middlesbrough. Hull prepared for one team, woke up to another, and now both must write a new script in a few training sessions.

Team news, tactics, and the story behind this final

Middlesbrough’s route here is the headline. Southampton had already edged the semi-final on aggregate, but the EFL intervened after admissions of illegal filming of Boro training sessions (and earlier spying incidents), and an arbitration panel dismissed the appeal on May 20. Boro return to Wembley, while Hull are understandably annoyed.

Sergej Jakirović called Hull “collateral damage”, and owner Acun Ilicali has reportedly explored legal options, arguing the late change impacts sporting preparation. On the pitch, Hull have been one of the league’s most chaotic watches: typically 4-3-3, but flexible enough to use a back three and wing-backs to attack wide zones. That flexibility matters now, because tactical prep for Southampton is not the same as prep for Boro.

Hull route to final: 6th in the regular season; beat Millwall 2-0 on aggregate, with Mohamed Belloumi and Joe Gelhardt decisive at The Den.
Key absence: Kyle Joseph is set to miss out with an ankle injury (around 10 weeks).
Head to head reminder: last meeting on 2025-12-05 ended Hull 1-4 Middlesbrough, with betting odds then around 3.3 (Hull) and 2.22 (Boro).

Both clubs have recent “we can do it anywhere” evidence: Hull’s 1-2 win at Southampton on 2026-01-17 came at huge sports betting prices (5.8), while Middlesbrough once went to Leeds and won 0-3 (odds 5.2) back in 2024. So yes, surprises happen. But Wembley finals usually punish sloppy defending more than they reward brave stories.

AI betting preview: odds, tips, and smart markets

Market prices lean away from romance and toward resources: Hull’s squad value is €81.75m, Middlesbrough’s is €128.90m, and the betting odds reflect that: Home 4.85, Draw 3.5, Away 2.0. Our 1x2 call is 2 (Middlesbrough win) with trust 3.9/10 and odds 2.0, which lines up with Boro’s stronger control profile.

What our numbers say (and what to bet)

Best tip (NerdyTips): Under 3.5 goals at 1.25 (trust 5.5/10).
Projected final score: 0-1, and also 0-1 at half-time.
Possession forecast: Hull 38% vs Middlesbrough 62%.
Shots: Hull 10 (3 on target) vs Boro 19 (5 on target).
Corners: Hull 3 vs Boro 8 (11 total) — a quiet nod toward Boro pressure.
Cards: Hull 2 yellows, Boro 1 — frustration often follows chasing the ball.

That’s why the safest angle in this sports betting preview is goals rather than heroics. Under 3.5 fits a final, fits the 0-1 model, and even if Hull’s chaos shows up, three goals is still a generous ceiling. For punters who want a little more spice, the Hull City vs Middlesbrough prediction on 1x2 leans Boro, but keep stake sizing sensible: the trust is lower than the totals call, and Wembley has a habit of making favorites sweat.

Hull City vs Middlesbrough prediction for Wembley final value

Team news, tactics, and the story behind this final

Hull route to final: 6th in the regular season; beat Millwall 2-0 on aggregate, with Mohamed Belloumi and Joe Gelhardt decisive at The Den.
Key absence: Kyle Joseph is set to miss out with an ankle injury (around 10 weeks).
Head to head reminder: last meeting on 2025-12-05 ended Hull 1-4 Middlesbrough, with betting odds then around 3.3 (Hull) and 2.22 (Boro).

AI betting preview: odds, tips, and smart markets

What our numbers say (and what to bet)

Best tip (NerdyTips): Under 3.5 goals at 1.25 (trust 5.5/10).
Projected final score: 0-1, and also 0-1 at half-time.
Possession forecast: Hull 38% vs Middlesbrough 62%.
Shots: Hull 10 (3 on target) vs Boro 19 (5 on target).
Corners: Hull 3 vs Boro 8 (11 total) — a quiet nod toward Boro pressure.
Cards: Hull 2 yellows, Boro 1 — frustration often follows chasing the ball.

AI Predictions

Warning

Meaningless match!

Best Tip

The best betting football prediction for Hull City vs Middlesbrough

U3.5 -400

No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -400

5/10

1x2 Tip

2 100

Middlesbrough is expected to win with odds of 100

3/10

Total Goals

Under 3.5 -400

No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match

5/10

Both Teams To Score

No -122

At least one team is not expected to score

3/10

Bet Builder Tip

X2&U4.5 -233

Away win/draw and under 4.5 goals

6/10

Both Teams To Score

Correct Score

0:1

Stats Predictions

0.98

2.14

38%

Ball Possession

62%

Total Shots

Shots on Goal

Shots Off Goal

Corners

Yellow Cards

Average / Match

1.24

Expected Goals

2.06

2.3

Total Goals

2.6

1.3

Goals Scored

1.4

Goals Against

1.2

46%

Possession

59%

11.8

Total Shots

19.7

4.2

Shots on Goal

5.8

4.9

Shots off Goal

5.9

10.1

Fouls

9.4

4.5

Corners

8.9

1.9

Offsides

1.6

2.4

Yellow Cards

334

Total Passes

524

Overview Last 10 Matches

Wins

Over 1.5 Goals

Over 2.5 Goals

Over 3.5 Goals

Both Teams Scored

Unexpected Wins

Unexpected Loses

Head to Head

10 - 3 - 12

Middlesbrough	^29-Dec-25 0:1	Hull City
Middlesbrough	^30-Nov-24 3:1	Hull City
Middlesbrough	^13-Dec-23 1:2	Hull City
Middlesbrough	^19-Apr-23 3:1	Hull City
Middlesbrough	^09-Apr-22 0:1	Hull City
Middlesbrough	^04-Jan-14 0:2	Hull City
Middlesbrough	^26-Dec-11 1:0	Hull City
Middlesbrough	^23-Oct-12 2:0	Hull City
Middlesbrough	^18-Mar-16 1:0	Hull City
Middlesbrough	^24-Nov-19 2:2	Hull City

Recent Matches of Hull City

23 May	W	Hull City	1	Middlesbrough	0
23 May	D	Hull City	0	Southampton	0
11 May	W	Millwall	0	Hull City	2
08 May	D	Hull City	0	Millwall	0
02 May	W	Hull City	2	Norwich	1
25 Apr	L	Charlton	2	Hull City	1
21 Apr	D	Leicester	2	Hull City	2
18 Apr	D	Hull City	1	Birmingham	1
11 Apr	L	Sheffield Utd	2	Hull City	1
06 Apr	D	Hull City	0	Coventry	0

Recent Matches Of Middlesbrough

23 May	L	Hull City	1	Middlesbrough	0
12 May	L	Southampton	2	Middlesbrough	1
09 May	D	Middlesbrough	0	Southampton	0
02 May	D	Wrexham	2	Middlesbrough	2
25 Apr	W	Middlesbrough	5	Watford	1
22 Apr	W	Middlesbrough	1	Sheffield W	0
19 Apr	D	Ipswich	2	Middlesbrough	2
11 Apr	L	Middlesbrough	0	Portsmouth	1
06 Apr	D	Swansea	2	Middlesbrough	2
03 Apr	L	Middlesbrough	1	Millwall	2

England - Championship

	Team	M	G	P
1	Coventry	46	97-45	95
2	Ipswich	46	80-47	84
3	Millwall	46	64-49	83
4	Southampton	46	82-56	80
5	Middlesbrough	46	72-47	80
6	Hull City	46	70-66	73
7	Wrexham	46	69-65	71
8	Derby	46	67-59	69
9	Norwich	46	63-56	65
10	Birmingham	46	57-56	64
11	Swansea	46	57-59	64
12	Bristol City	46	59-59	62
13	Sheffield Utd	46	66-66	60
14	Preston	46	55-62	60
15	QPR	46	61-73	58
16	Watford	46	53-65	57
17	Stoke City	46	51-56	55
18	Portsmouth	46	49-64	55
19	Charlton	46	44-58	53
20	Blackburn	46	42-56	52
21	West Brom	46	48-58	51
22	Oxford United	46	45-59	47
23	Leicester	46	58-68	46
24	Sheffield	46	29-89	0

Hull City vs Middlesbrough

Hull City vs Middlesbrough prediction for Wembley final value

Team news, tactics, and the story behind this final

AI betting preview: odds, tips, and smart markets

What our numbers say (and what to bet)

Hull City vs Middlesbrough prediction for Wembley final value

Team news, tactics, and the story behind this final

AI betting preview: odds, tips, and smart markets

What our numbers say (and what to bet)

Warning

Best Tip

1x2 Tip

Total Goals

Both Teams To Score

Bet Builder Tip

Correct Score

Stats Predictions

Average / Match

Overview Last 10 Matches

Head to Head

Latest Matches

Recent Matches of Hull City

Recent Matches Of Middlesbrough

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