Middlesbrough vs Hull City: match statistics
Middlesbrough vs Hull City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Middlesbrough played against Hull City in Championship (England). The game was played on December 29, 2025. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Middlesbrough has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Hull City has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Middlesbrough scores 1.43 goals per game and allows 1.04. Hull City scores 1.70 and allows 1.61. Games in this league average 2.63 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 61% of Middlesbrough's games and 70% of Hull City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 70%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Middlesbrough has the higher season xG average, 1.52 to 1.30 per game. Middlesbrough takes 13.7 shots per game, while Hull City takes 11.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Middlesbrough leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 0.74 goals per game after halftime. Hull City leads at halftime in 35% and scores 0.87 after halftime.
When the teams score
Middlesbrough's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (11 goals). For Hull City, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.63 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Stats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Middlesbrough | Hull City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.38 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Hull City is 19% better for: goals scored per game.
1.43 goals / game - Middlesbrough · 1.7 goals / game - Hull City
Middlesbrough is 55% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.04 goals / game - Middlesbrough · 1.61 goals / game - Hull City
Middlesbrough scores in 78% of games (18 of 23 meczów), while Hull City keeps a clean sheet in 22% (5 of 23 meczów).
Hull City scores in 87% of games (20 of 23 meczów), while Middlesbrough keeps a clean sheet in 26% (6 of 23 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Middlesbrough
Over / Under - Hull City
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Hull City is 10% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.3 pts / game - Middlesbrough · 1.43 pts / game - Hull City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Middlesbrough - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 52%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Hull City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +7 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Middlesbrough
Hull City
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Middlesbrough | Liga | Hull City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.48 | 2.63 | ▲ 3.30 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 61% | 59% | ▲ 70% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 52% | 51% | ▲ 70% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 26% | 23% | • 22% |
| Goal before half-time | • 74% | 74% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | • 78% | 78% | ▲ 87% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Middlesbrough's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Hull City. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Middlesbrough vs Hull City?
The Championship match finished Middlesbrough 0:1 Hull City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Middlesbrough vs Hull City?
Middlesbrough score 1.43 goals per game on average and Hull City 1.70. The Championship average is 2.63 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 61% of Middlesbrough's matches and 70% of Hull City's.
What form are Middlesbrough and Hull City in?
Over the last 5 games Middlesbrough have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Hull City 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Middlesbrough vs Hull City?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.