Hull vs Stoke Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Jan 2026
Championship Betting Preview: Hull vs Stoke
Hull host Stoke at MKM Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Thursday 1 January.
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 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 |
24 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 40 | 37 | 3 | 40:37 | 41 |
| 10 | Stoke |
24 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 29 | 23 | 6 | 29:23 | 34 |
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 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 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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Correct Score Prediction
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
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.
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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.
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Corners Prediction
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.
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Bet Builder Tips
Take a bet builder that incorporates Hull on the Asian Handicap at 0.0, no more than two goals to be registered and Sorba Thomas (Stoke) to end up with one or more shots on target.
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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.
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 can be backed to find the net anytime at +170, with +480 available that the market leader scores the first goal.
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 Home Stats |
6-2-2 | 2.90 | 1.60 | 1.30 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | |
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
- Championship: 29/11 2025 Stoke 1 Hull 2
- Championship: 01/02 2025 Hull 1 Stoke 2
- Championship: 20/09 2024 Stoke 1 Hull 3
- Championship: 29/03 2024 Hull 0 Stoke 2
- Championship: 24/09 2023 Stoke 1 Hull 3
- Championship: 11/02 2023 Stoke 0 Hull 0
- Championship: 13/09 2022 Hull 0 Stoke 3
- Championship: 16/01 2022 Hull 0 Stoke 2
- Championship: 25/09 2021 Stoke 2 Hull 0
- Championship: 07/03 2020 Stoke 5 Hull 1
Hull League Stats
Stoke League Stats
- 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
- 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
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.60 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 5.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 4.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.10 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.30 corners awarded and 4.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 5.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.00 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 47.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 45.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 55.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 55.80% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Hull this season are Joe Gelhardt (10), Oli McBurnie (9), Kyle Joseph (6)
- Top Assistors for Hull this season are Ryan Giles (8), Lewie Coyle (4), Matt Crooks (3)
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Hull vs Stoke Lineups & Team News
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Championship Table| # | 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 |
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