Stoke City vs Hull City: Preview & Prediction
The Championship's midweek action continues on Tuesday night as Stoke City host Hull City at the bet365 Stadium. Both sides are in the thick of the promotion race, making this a crucial encounter for both teams.
Stoke City
The Potters are currently in 7th place, five points off the automatic promotion spots. They've been in inconsistent form lately, winning only one of their last five league matches. However, their home form has been strong, winning three of their last four games at the bet365 Stadium.
Stoke will be looking to their star striker, Jacob Brown, to lead the line. Brown has been in fantastic form, scoring 15 goals in the Championship this season. He'll be hoping to continue his scoring streak against Hull.
Hull City
Hull are in 8th place, just one point behind Stoke. They've been on a good run of form recently, winning three of their last four matches. Their away form has been particularly impressive, winning two of their last three games on the road.
Hull will be relying on their attacking duo of Oscar Estupinan and Ozan Tufan to unlock the Stoke defense. Estupinan has been a revelation since joining the club on loan in January, scoring five goals in just ten appearances. Tufan, the Turkish international, has also been a key player for the Tigers this season.
Head-to-Head
The two sides have met 26 times in the league, with Stoke holding the advantage. They have won 12 matches compared to Hull's eight wins. The last meeting between the two sides was in December 2022, which resulted in a 2-2 draw.
Prediction
This is a tough game to call. Both teams are in good form and have the quality to win. However, Stoke's home advantage could be crucial. We predict a close and exciting encounter, with Stoke edging out Hull by a single goal.
Prediction: Stoke City 2-1 Hull City
Key Points
- Stoke are in 7th place, five points off automatic promotion.
- Hull are in 8th place, just one point behind Stoke.
- Both teams have been in good form recently.
- Stoke have a good home record.
- Hull have a good away record.
- The last meeting between the two sides was a 2-2 draw.
This game is set to be a thrilling encounter between two of the Championship's most exciting teams. Don't miss out!
