Hull City and Middlesbrough are set to meet in the Championship Playoff Final, with the winner securing a spot in the Premier League and the riches that come with it.
All the talk ahead of the game has centered around the expulsion of Southampton, and my Hull City vs. Middlesbrough predictions expect that to factor into a low-scoring contest.
Find out more in my free betting picks for Saturday, May 23, with kickoff at 11:30 a.m. ET on Paramount+.
Hull City vs Middlesbrough picks and predictions
My Hull City vs Middlesbrough best bet: Under 2.5 goals (-137 at Sports Interaction)
With Southampton being eliminated from the competition earlier this week, both Hull City and Middlesbrough have been thrown a curveball.
Hull City were initially preparing to face Southampton, and Middlesbrough didn’t expect to be at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. That will make this upcoming match a bit of a slog for both sides.
Historically, this fixture favors a low-scoring affair, with Under 2.5 goals cashing in four of the past five finals. The semi-finals played by Hull City and Middlesbrough to reach this stage also finished with fewer than 2.5 goals.
Meanwhile, temperatures will be around 85 degrees at kickoff, which will make playing conditions very difficult and could lead to some serious fatigue for both sides.
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Hull City vs Middlesbrough same-game parlay (SGP)
Hull City Under 0.5 goals
Morgan Whittaker anytime goalscorer
Match to be tied at halftime
It’s unlikely that Hull will score at all, as Middlesbrough boast the second-best defensive record in the Championship.
Morgan Whittaker has been sensational for Middlesbrough this season, finding the back of the net 14 times in the Championship, including a goal against Hull back in December.
Although Middlesbrough should prevail, we should see the score level at the interval. Hull rank third in the Championship in first-half performances, but they tend to fade with time, winning just 14 of their 46 second halves during the regular season.
Hull City vs Middlesbrough odds
| Hull City | Middlesbrough | |
|---|---|---|
| +333 | Moneyline | -120 |
| +260 | Draw | +260 |
| Over 2.5 (-102) | Total | Under 2.5 (-137) |
Odds courtesy of Sports Interaction.
How to watch Hull City vs Middlesbrough
| Location | Wembley Stadium, London, England |
| Date | Saturday, May 23, 2026 |
| Time | 10:30 a.m. ET |
| TV | Paramount+ |
| Weather | 85F and sunny with a light SW breeze. |
Hull City vs Middlesbrough key injuries
Hull City: No key injuries to report.
Middlesbrough: No key injuries to report.
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