Stoke (home)
- Stoke have won four of their last seven home Championship games, conceding an average of just 0.71 goals per game on home soil.
- Robins, who took over at Stoke in January 2025, has implemented a pragmatic, possession-first approach that prioritises playing through the thirds and utilising his wingbacks to provide width.
Hull City (away)
- Hull City have won only two of their eight Championship away games, losing four and scoring 13 goals in 8 away matches.
- A high-pressing, high-tempo style of play has seen Hull race to the upper reaches of the Championship table, but it has also left them exposed at the back, especially on the road.
Head-to-Head
With the Potters winning their most recent game against Hull City 2-1 away from home nine months ago , and the hosts failing to win any of their previous three home games against Hull City, the head-to-head history is mixed. On that note, our Stoke vs Hull City prediction focuses on whether Stoke can use their home advantage to break their winless streak at home against Hull.
Key Players
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Players to watch:
- Divin Mubama, who has 5 goals in 16 Championship games and has scored 3 of Stoke’s last 9 goals, looks a worthy contender for an anytime goal in this clash.
- Joe Gelhardt, who has 8 goals in 16 Championship matches and has scored 4 in Hull’s last 5 games, looks the biggest danger for the visitors.
Betting Insights
- Robins’ men are priced at 1.78, with Hull City 4.36 and the draw 3.62.
- The Under 2.5 goals market at 1.94 looks attractive, especially considering Stoke average 1.57 goals per home game while Hull have scored just 13 goals in eight Championship matches on the road.
- This section provides the Stoke vs Hull City betting tips based on recent team form and key player performances.
Prediction
Given the home advantage and the solidity of Stoke , they are fancied to nick this game, although the Tigers could well take a point away from Stoke.