Hull City vs Middlesbrough

Hull City vs Middlesbrough Expert Analysis

This match between Hull City and Middlesbrough, set for December 5, 2025, at 20:00, presents intriguing betting opportunities based on historical performance and statistical data. Hull City has an average total goals of 4.27 per game, suggesting a tendency for high-scoring matches. Meanwhile, Middlesbrough’s defensive record shows they concede an average of 2.43 goals per game. These statistics, combined with the likelihood of yellow cards being issued at an average rate of 2.73 per match, indicate a game that could be both lively and competitive.

Betting Predictions

Scoring and Goals

• Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half: 86.10 – High probability given the defensive records.
• Over 1.5 Goals: 83.20 – With Hull City’s scoring average, more than one and a half goals seem likely.
• Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half: 77.30 – A lower probability due to Hull City’s offensive capabilities.
• Over 0.5 Goals HT: 77.60 – A reasonable chance of at least one goal in the first half.
• Home Team To Score In 1st Half: 55.60 – Hull City’s scoring trend suggests they might score early.
• Away Team To Score In 2nd Half: 57.00 – Middlesbrough could find their footing after halftime.
• Home Team To Score In 2nd Half: 55.00 – Likely, considering Hull City’s scoring patterns.
• Over 2.5 Goals: 56.30 – The potential for a high-scoring game is significant.
• Sum of Goals 2 or 3: 54.70 – A moderate chance of achieving this total.
• Last Goal Between Minute 73+: 57.90 – Late goals are possible, reflecting the teams’ endurance.
• First Goal Between Minute 0-29: 62.20 – Early goals are likely, given the teams’ attacking styles.

Cards and Discipline

• Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half: 81.00 – Middlesbrough might struggle offensively early on.
• Avg Yellow Cards: 2.73 – Expectations of a disciplined but intense match.
• Avg Red Cards: 0.86 – Minor possibility of a red card influencing the game’s flow.
• Under 5.5 Cards: 69.80 – Likely fewer cards than this threshold.
• Under 4.5 Cards: 65.90 – Slightly higher probability than the above card count prediction.

Predictive Summary

The match is anticipated to be competitive with chances for both teams to score, particularly in the second half for Hull City and possibly for Middlesbrough as well. The likelihood of over one and a half goals supports the notion of an engaging match with potential late goals adding excitement towards the end.