Middlesbrough vs Hull City: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

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• Fixture: Middlesbrough vs Hull City
• Date: Monday, 29 December 2025
• Kick-off: 19:45 GMT
• Venue: Riverside Stadium

Middlesbrough come into this match with a solid run of form, having won three out of their last five games. Their recent 4-1 thrashing of Hull City away from home will give them a huge confidence boost. With a strong attacking lineup featuring the likes of Conway and Strelec, Middlesbrough will look to exploit Hull's defence early on and control the game.

Hull City, on the other hand, have been good lately, with three wins in their last five matches. On the whole, they have shown they can compete with top teams, as evidenced by their win against West Brom. McBurnie will be key for Hull, and they'll need him to step up if they want to get a result against a confident Middlesbrough side.

Middlesbrough have been in fine form recently, winning three of their last five matches. Their most impressive result was a 4-1 victory away at Hull City, which will give them a psychological edge going into this game. The only blip in their recent run was a 0-2 loss to Bristol City, but they preceded that with a 3-1 win against QPR at home. This run of form suggests Middlesbrough are hitting their stride at the right time.

Recent Championship Results:

• Draw: 0-0 vs Blackburn (H)

• Loss: 0-2 vs Bristol City (A)

• Win: 3-1 vs QPR (H)

• Win: 2-1 vs Charlton (A)

• Win: 4-1 vs Hull City (A)

Hull City have had a good run of results in their recent outings, with three wins, one draw, and a loss in their last five games. Their most recent result was a 2-2 draw against Sheffield Wednesday away from home. Before that, they secured a solid 1-0 win against West Brom at home. However, the heavy 1-4 defeat to Middlesbrough in their last meeting will be fresh in their minds, and they'll need to be at their best to turn the tables this time around.

Recent Championship Results:

• Draw: 2-2 vs Sheffield Wednesday (A)

• Win: 1-0 vs West Brom (H)

• Win: 3-1 vs Millwall (A)

• Win: 2-0 vs Wrexham (H)

• Loss: 1-4 vs Middlesbrough (H)

The head-to-head record between Middlesbrough and Hull City shows a competitive rivalry, with Middlesbrough having the upper hand in recent meetings. In their last five encounters, Middlesbrough have won three times, with Hull City winning once and one draw. The most recent clash saw Middlesbrough thrash Hull City 4-1 away from home, which will give them a psychological edge going into this match. However, Hull City did manage to beat Middlesbrough 2-1 in a previous meeting at the Riverside Stadium.

Recent Championship Results

• Hull City 1-4 Middlesbrough (05 Dec 2025)

• Hull City 0-1 Middlesbrough (01 Jan 2025)

• Middlesbrough 3-1 Hull City (30 Nov 2024)

• Hull City 2-2 Middlesbrough (10 Apr 2024)

• Middlesbrough 1-2 Hull City (13 Dec 2023)

• Aidan Morris (Leg) – Doubt

• Riley McGree (Hamstring) – Out

• Abdoulaye Kanté (Groin) – Doubt

• Darragh Lenihan (Ankle) – Doubt

• Seny Dieng (Achilles) - Out

• Semi Ajayi (International Duty) – Out

• Brandon Williams (Calf) – Doubt

• Nathan Tinsdale (Knee) – Out

• Eliot Matazo (Knee) – Out

• Joe Gelhardt (Calf) – Doubt

• John Lundstram (Knee) - Out

• Predicted lineup: Brynn (GK), Brittain (DF), Ayling (DF), Jones (DF), Targett (DF), Whittaker (MF), Gilbert (MF), Hackney (MF), Hamilton (MF), Strelec (AT), Conway (AT)

Middlesbrough are expected to line up in a 4-4-2 formation, with Brynn in goal and a back four of Brittain, Ayling, Jones, and Targett. The midfield duo of Hackney and Gilbert will provide stability and creativity, while the attacking pair of Strelec, and Conway will look to exploit any gaps in Hull's defence.

• Predicted lineup: Pandur (GK), Coyle (DF), Egan (DF), Hughes (DF), Giles (DF), Belloumi (MF), Slater (MF), Hadžiahmetović (MF), Millar (MF), Crooks (MF), McBurnie (AT)

Hull City are likely to deploy a 4-4-1-1 formation, with Pandur between the sticks and a back four of Coyle, Egan, Hughes, and Giles. The midfield quartet of Belloumi, Slater, Hadžiahmetović, and Millar will aim to control the middle of the park, with Crooks playing just behind the lone striker McBurnie, who will be the focal point of their attack.

• Hamilton vs Hughes: Hamilton's pace and movement will test Hughes' defensive capabilities.

• Hackney vs Millar: Hackney's composure on the ball will be crucial against Millar's energetic pressing.

• Brittain (Middlesbrough): Brittain's versatility and work rate make him a vital cog on Middlesbrough's right.

• McBurnie (Hull City): McBurnie's physical presence and goal-scoring threat will be key for Hull City's chances.

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