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  7. Injuries
  8. Squads
  9. Table

Championship Betting Preview: Hull vs Stoke

Hull host Stoke at MKM Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Thursday 1 January.

Tigers Stand Out on the Asian Handicap

We think Hull are a good bet at 0.0 on the Asian Handicap when they play Stoke. This selection makes appeal at odds of -161, with money back if the contest ends in a draw.

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Hull 2-1 Winners in Most Recent H2H

Hull City have made it back-to-back league victories at home. Their last Championship game saw them land a 1-0 away win at Riverside Stadium against Middlesbrough. The Tigers had just 29% possession and recorded one shot on target, with Darko Gyabi netting the winner early in the first half.

Stoke City have been defeated in four consecutive away games. Their previous contest was a 2-1 home loss to Sheffield United at bet365 Stadium. The Staffordshire club enjoyed 53% possession and three shots on goal, with Ben Wilmot on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 2-1 in favour of away team Hull when they last faced Stoke, with the encounter taking place at bet365 Stadium. The past 10 H2H meetings have included six victories for Stoke, three wins for Hull and a single draw.

Championship G W D L GF GA GD GD P
4 Hull logo Hull 24 12 5 7 40 37 3 40:37 41
10 Stoke logo Stoke 24 10 4 10 29 23 6 29:23 34
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Hull City – Last 10 League Games

Hull have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.7 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 10.2 attempts. Sergej Jakirovic's side have averaged 47.5% possession and 4.6 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.5 goals from 4.7 shots on goal, 14.3 attempts and 5.6 corners.

Top scorers Kyle Joseph and Joe Gelhardt have found the net 4 times, with Oli McBurnie getting 3. Mohamed Belloumi is the leading assists maker with 3.

Stoke City – Last 10 League Games

Stoke have 2 victories, 7 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 0.8 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts. The Potters have averaged 55.2% possession, 6.3 corners taken and 4.4 corners against, while conceding 1.4 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 12.0 attempts.

Sorba Thomas is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, while Ben Wilmot, Ben Pearson, Million Manhoef and Joon-Ho Bae have 1. Joon-Ho Bae has been the top assist maker with 2 in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Hull predicted lineup (4-4-2): Ivor Pandur (GK), Lewie Coyle, John Egan, Charlie Hughes, Cody Drameh, Darko Gyabi, Regan Slater, Matt Crooks, Akin Famewo, Joel Ndala, Kyle Joseph.

Stoke predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Viktor Johansson (GK), Ben Gibson, Ashley Phillips, Ben Wilmot, Bosun Lawal, Tatsuki Seko, Steven Nzonzi, Million Manhoef, Sam Gallagher, Sorba Thomas, Divin Mubama.

Hull vs Stoke Prediction & Betting Tips

Join us as we dissect the top Hull vs Stoke betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to a sharp corners bet, standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

Hull look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap 0.0. This Championship bet stands out at -161, with our selection expected to perform well in this game based on the available stats.

The Championship experts at Sportsgambler.com have a strong handle when it comes to injuries and suspensions. The recent form also helps to shape our football predictions, with this being cross-referenced with the latest numbers.

Key Hull vs Stoke league stats:

  • The 0.0 line has been covered by Hull in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The 0.0 line has been covered by Hull in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The 0.0 line has been covered by Hull in 2 consecutive games at home.
  • The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Stoke in 4 consecutive games on the road.
  • The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Stoke in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Stoke in 15 of their last 20 games on the road.
Hull 0.0 Probability

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 61.7% chance of winning. However, we have this number closer to 70% based on our in-depth research. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Hull Hull logo 1 - 0 Stoke logo Stoke

An exciting bet could be a 1-0 victory in favor of Hull at odds of +600. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Sorba Thomas Over 0.5 Shots On Target -133 BetMGM logo

Sorba Thomas (Stoke) is available at -133 to register at least one shot on goal. He looks like an attractive pick and we’ll have a bet on this Shots on Target outcome as the betting odds stand out.

Latest Sorba Thomas Player Prop Odds

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Kyle Joseph to Score +350 BetMGM logo

Kyle Joseph (Hull) has racked up three goals in his past five Championship games. Based on the stats, we think that odds of +350 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Kyle Joseph Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Stoke Over 4.5 Corners -114 BetMGM logo

Stoke have had over 4.5 corners in four straight matches, while the last 10 Hull games have seen them concede an average of 5.60 corners. In our opinion, there is value when it comes to Stoke covering the Team Corners line, with odds of -114 on offer.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Hull Logo Hull
Total
10.20 4.60 5.60
Home
9.10 4.30 4.80
Away
11.00 4.40 6.60
Stoke Logo Stoke
Total
10.70 6.30 4.40
Home
10.50 6.30 4.20
Away
11.00 5.70 5.30
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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Hull 0.0 -104
Total Goals Under 2.5 -123
Shots On Target Sorba Thomas Over 0.5 -133

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Hull vs Stoke Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Odds Suggest a Close Contest

This Championship encounter sees Hull City available at +132 and Stoke City priced at +210 for the victory. If you want to back the game to finish level, the bookies have odds of +225 about the draw.

Should you want to back Hull to lead at the break, then there is +185 available on the Half-Time Result market. Opponents Stoke have been chalked up at +245 and the draw is +118.

If you want to bet on the number of goals, you can get similar odds on Under or Over 2.5 Goals. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -143 for the BTTS Yes option.

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Oliver McBurnie Top of First Goalscorer List

Oliver McBurnie can be backed to find the net anytime at +170, with +480 available that the market leader scores the first goal.

Player Goals
Oliver McBurnie (Hull)
First
+170
Anytime
+480
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Million Manhoef (Stoke)
First
+250
Anytime
+600
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Sorba Thomas (Stoke)
First
+250
Anytime
+650
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Mohamed Bachir Belloumi (Hull)
First
+260
Anytime
+700
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Player Shots On Target
Oliver McBurnie (Hull)
Over 0.5
-217
Under 0.5
+125
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Million Manhoef (Stoke)
Over 0.5
-147
Under 0.5
-118
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Sorba Thomas (Stoke)
Over 0.5
-133
Under 0.5
-127
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Mohamed Bachir Belloumi (Hull)
Over 0.5
-128
Under 0.5
-135
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Past Four H2H MKM Stadium Meetings Have Seen Stoke Beat Hull

Hull have managed six victories, two draws and two losses in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

Stoke have been beaten in four consecutive away games. The Staffordshire club have managed six losses, two victories and two draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.60 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Stoke were 2-1 victors against Hull last time out at MKM Stadium. The past 6 H2H games at MKM Stadium have seen Stoke claim four wins and Hull triumphing two times.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Hull logo Hull Home Stats 6-2-2 2.90 1.60 1.30 5 5 6 4
Stoke logo Stoke Away Stats 2-2-6 1.80 0.60 1.20 3 7 2 8
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Hull logo Hull League Stats
Stoke logo Stoke League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists
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Hull vs Stoke Lineups & Team News

Don’t miss the latest Hull vs Stoke team news before you bet. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for the Championship and the newest injury information.

Hull Predicted Lineup 4-4-2

Stoke Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Hull Predicted Lineup 4-4-2

1 Ivor Pandur
2 Lewie Coyle 15 John Egan 4 Charlie Hughes 18 Cody Drameh
24 Darko Gyabi 27 Regan Slater 25 Matt Crooks 23 Akin Famewo
19 Joel Ndala 22 Kyle Joseph
1 Viktor Johansson
23 Ben Gibson 26 Ashley Phillips 16 Ben Wilmot 18 Bosun Lawal
12 Tatsuki Seko 15 Steven Nzonzi
42 Million Manhoef 20 Sam Gallagher 7 Sorba Thomas
9 Divin Mubama

Stoke Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Previous Hull Lineups

29 Dec Championship
Middlesbrough 0-1 Hull
26 Dec Championship
Sheffield Wed 2-2 Hull
20 Dec Championship
Hull 1-0 West Brom
13 Dec Championship
Millwall 1-3 Hull
10 Dec Championship
Hull 2-0 Wrexham
05 Dec Championship
Hull 1-4 Middlesbrough

Previous Stoke Lineups

29 Dec Championship
Stoke 1-2 Sheffield Utd
26 Dec Championship
Stoke 0-0 Preston
20 Dec Championship
Watford 1-0 Stoke
13 Dec Championship
Stoke 2-1 Swansea
10 Dec Championship
Ipswich 1-0 Stoke
06 Dec Championship
Sheffield Utd 4-0 Stoke

Injuries & Suspensions

Hull Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Stoke Injury Table
Type Name Info
Lewis Baker Knock
Team Squads

Hull Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Sergej Jakirovic

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Ivor Pandur 1 G 24 2160 24 0 0 0 4 0
Ryan Giles 3 D 24 2013 24 0 0 8 5 0
Charlie Hughes 4 D 22 1935 21 2 0 1 2 0
Regan Slater 18 M 24 1751 19 5 1 1 4 0
John Egan 15 D 21 1670 19 5 1 0 4 0

Stoke Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Mark Robins

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Viktor Johansson 1 G 24 2160 24 0 0 1 2 0
Sorba Thomas 7 M 24 2096 24 0 8 5 5 0
Ben Wilmot 16 D 23 2025 23 1 1 0 3 0
Million Manhoef 42 F 24 1775 21 3 5 1 0 0
Junior Tchamadeu 22 D 20 1724 19 1 1 1 10 0
England FlagChampionship Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 24 15 6 3 54:25 51
2 Middlesbrough 24 12 7 5 33:25 43
3 Ipswich 24 11 8 5 40:23 41
4 Hull 24 12 5 7 40:37 41
5 Millwall 24 11 6 7 27:32 39
6 Watford 24 10 8 6 34:29 38
7 Preston 24 9 10 5 31:25 37
8 Bristol City 24 10 6 8 33:27 36
9 QPR 24 10 5 9 34:37 35
10 Stoke 24 10 4 10 29:23 34
11 Wrexham 24 8 10 6 34:31 34
12 Leicester 24 9 7 8 34:34 34
13 Southampton 24 8 8 8 38:34 32
14 Derby 24 8 8 8 33:33 32
15 Birmingham 24 8 7 9 32:31 31
16 West Brom 24 9 4 11 28:32 31
17 Sheffield Utd 24 9 2 13 33:37 29
18 Swansea 24 8 5 11 25:31 29
19 Blackburn 23 7 6 10 22:26 27
20 Charlton 23 7 6 10 22:29 27
21 Portsmouth 23 6 7 10 21:30 25
22 Oxford 24 5 7 12 24:33 22
23 Norwich 24 5 6 13 26:36 21
24 Sheffield Wed 23 1 8 14 18:45 -7
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 12 9 2 1 27:9 29
2 Ipswich 12 7 4 1 22:10 25
3 Watford 12 7 4 1 20:12 25
4 Middlesbrough 12 7 3 2 16:11 24
5 Birmingham 12 6 5 1 24:11 23
6 Wrexham 13 6 5 2 24:19 23
7 Hull 12 7 2 3 19:18 23
8 Millwall 13 7 2 4 15:16 23
9 West Brom 12 6 4 2 16:11 22
10 Stoke 12 6 2 4 18:10 20
11 QPR 11 6 2 3 20:15 20
12 Preston 12 5 5 2 16:12 20
13 Southampton 11 5 4 2 17:11 19
14 Leicester 12 5 4 3 17:14 19
15 Bristol City 12 5 3 4 18:13 18
16 Portsmouth 13 5 3 5 14:14 18
17 Swansea 12 5 3 4 15:16 18
18 Charlton 10 5 2 3 12:11 17
19 Sheffield Utd 11 4 2 5 15:12 14
20 Derby 12 3 5 4 15:18 14
21 Oxford 12 3 4 5 13:17 13
22 Norwich 12 3 1 8 12:17 10
23 Blackburn 11 2 3 6 11:16 9
24 Sheffield Wed 13 0 4 9 7:29 4