Sunderland vs Hull Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Sep 2026
Sunderland vs Hull Predictions
We will go for Hull +0.75 on the Asian Handicap at a price of -111. We will divide our stake equally between +0.5 and +1.0 with some confidence that we can see a win or draw against Sunderland.
Dive into our Sunderland vs Hull betting breakdown for the complete analysis of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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Premier League teams Sunderland and Hull meet in the EFL Cup third round at Stadium of Light, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 8 September.
Sunderland have collected four points from their first three Premier League games. Last time out, they played out a 1-1 away draw against Brentford at Gtech Community Stadium. The Black Cats had four shots on target and 51% possession, while Enzo Le Fee scored the goal.
Newly promoted Hull City have made a fantastic start to their Premier League season, picking up seven points from their opening three matches without conceding a goal. Their latest outing ended in a goalless home draw against Aston Villa at MKM Stadium. Sergej Jakirovic's team finished with just 27% possession and had four shots on goal.
In their most recent EFL Cup match, Hull were penalty shootout winners (1-1 after 90 minutes) away to Championship side Stoke City.
H2H: Hull 1-0 Victory in Previous H2H Meeting
The last clash between Hull and Sunderland saw the former triumph on the road. It was a 1-0 Championship win at Stadium of Light. The previous 9 H2H games have included five draws coupled with two victories apiece.
| Premier League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 |  Hull |
7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 8:7 | 9 |
| 20 |  Sunderland |
7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 14 | -8 | 6:14 | 4 |
Sunderland have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 12.4 attempts. Regis Le Bris' side have averaged 50.9% possession, 412.8 passes and 3.8 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.5 goals from 4.0 shots on goal, 11.8 attempts and 4.5 corners.
Wilson Isidor is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Enzo Le Fee, Trai Hume and Nordi Mukiele each have 2. Habib Diarra is the top assists maker on 3, with goalie Robin Roefs managing 3 clean sheets.
Hull have won 3 and drawn 1, with an average of 2.3 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 10.8 attempts. The Tigers have averaged 35.5% possession, 2.5 corners taken and 4.3 corners against, while conceding 1.3 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 13.8 attempts.
The top scorers have been Liam Millar, Kieran Dowell, Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy, with 1 goals apiece. Mohamed Belloumi, Liam Millar and Regan Slater have had 1 assists in the last 4 games, while Konstantinos Tzolakis has 3 clean sheets to his name.
Confirmed Lineups
Sunderland confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Melker Ellborg (GK), Trai Hume, Luke O'Nien, Omar Alderete, Dayann Methalie, Chris Rigg, Jules Ahoka, Jocelin Ta Bi, Chemsdine Talbi, Malick Fofana, Wilson Isidor.
Hull confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Dillon Phillips (GK), Lewie Coyle, Lucas Herrington, Nobel Mendy, Matt Targett, Matt Crooks, Lucas Gourna-Douath, Mohamed-Ali Cho, Jens Hjertoe-Dahl, Sorba Thomas, Robinio Vaz.
Main Match Prediction
We’re going to side with Hull at +0.75. The Asian Handicap price of -111 looks like an attractive bet for this EFL Cup game and the latest stats and xG data suggest that we can receive a payout.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league and EFL Cup matches):
Knowing the players that are injured give us a helping hand when putting together football betting tips. Once we’ve also looked at the EFL Cup form guide, we use the available stats and make predictions.
The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 52.6% prospect of winning. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Correct Score Prediction
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We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves the teams playing out a 1-1 draw. Odds of +600 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.
Player Prop Picks
Malick Fofana (Sunderland) can be backed to finish with one or more shots on goal at -115. It’s all about backing him at attractive odds when it comes to the Shots on Target market.
Oliver McBurnie (Hull) has netted four goals in his past nine games. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +270.
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Corners Prediction
All of the past five Sunderland games has seen the 9.5 Total Corners line not covered, with five straight Hull matches having the same outcome. When it comes to Total Corners, we’re expecting the teams to fall short and you can land odds of +105.
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Bet Builder Tips
A bet builder can provide entertainment and we’ve got Hull to cover the +0.75 Asian Handicap, both teams scoring accompanied by Malick Fofana (Sunderland) to record a minimum of one shot on target.
The bet builder route is a great one for football fans requiring a tailored same-game multi on a match. You’re able to scan through each market and pick out the selections that make the most appeal. The odds for each pick are multiplied together.
Sunderland vs Hull Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Sunderland are regarded as having a 59% chance of winning this EFL Cup clash in the eyes of the bookies. It means that their current betting odds are -143. The +370 means that Hull City are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.
For those wanting an alternative, Sunderland are +123 on the Half-Time Result market. This means they need to lead at the break, with Hull being priced up at +380 and the draw is +130.
You can land odds which are similar whether you’re betting Over or Under 2.5 Goals. For Both Teams to Score betting opportunities, the market suggests that BTTS Yes and No are both equally as likely to happen.
If you head to the best football betting sites, you can take your pick when it comes to EFL Cup matches. The hundreds of markets always ensure lots of choice.
Those interested in favourite Wilson Isidor to find the net first can get +390, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is +150.
- Championship: 22/02 2025 Sunderland 0 Hull 1
- Championship: 20/10 2024 Hull 0 Sunderland 1
- Championship: 19/01 2024 Sunderland 0 Hull 1
- Championship: 26/12 2023 Hull 0 Sunderland 1
- Championship: 07/04 2023 Sunderland 4 Hull 4
- Championship: 17/12 2022 Hull 1 Sunderland 1
- League One: 20/04 2021 Hull 2 Sunderland 2
- League One: 09/01 2021 Sunderland 1 Hull 1
- EFL Cup: 05/09 2020 Sunderland 4 Hull 5
Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.
Sunderland Stats
Hull Stats
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins and 1 draw in the previous 4 matches
- 2 wins have been recorded in the previous 2 away matches.
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.25 goals scored and 1.25 conceded in the previous 4 matches
- An average of 3.50 goals scored and 2.50 conceded in the previous 2 away matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 4 matches
- An average of 6.00 goals per game in the previous 2 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 4 matches
- BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 2 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 0 of the previous 4 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 0 of the previous 2 away matches
- An average of 3.80 corners awarded and 4.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 4.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 2.50 corners awarded and 4.25 corners conceded in the last 4 matches
- An average of 3.00 corners awarded and 3.50 corners against in the last 2 away matches
- An average of 6.75 corners awarded in the last 4 matches
- An average of 6.50 corners awarded in the last 2 away matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 3 of the last 4 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 1 of the last 2 away matches
- An average of 50.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 49.80% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
Sunderland vs Hull Lineups & Team News
Don’t bet on Sunderland vs Hull without reviewing the latest team news. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the EFL Cup, along with current injury news.
Sunderland Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Hull Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Sunderland Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Hull Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Sunderland Substitutes
- 5Daniel Ballard
- 8Alan Browne
- 12Thomas Meunier
- 21Simon Moore
- 27Noah Sadiki
- 40Jack Whittaker
- 48Jenson Jones
- 57Timur Tuterov
- 77Tom Proctor
Hull Substitutes
- 3Ryan Giles
- 11Joe Gelhardt
- 15John Egan
- 18Oscar Zambrano
- 21Elliot Stroud
- 26Kieran Dowell
- 27Regan Slater
- 36Christos Mouzakitis
- 55Archie Howard
Previous Sunderland Lineups
Previous Hull Lineups
Sunderland Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Regis Le Bris
Hull Player Stats & Squad
Premier League Table
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Man City | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 19:7 | 21 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 11:5 | 18 |
| 3 | Brighton | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 23:5 | 16 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 17:13 | 13 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9:8 | 12 |
| 6 | Brentford | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 13:8 | 10 |
| 7 | Leeds | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 9:6 | 10 |
| 8 | Everton | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 8:7 | 10 |
| 9 | Hull | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8:7 | 9 |
| 10 | Ipswich | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 11:15 | 9 |
| 11 | Newcastle | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10:14 | 8 |
| 12 | Aston Villa | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7:11 | 8 |
| 13 | Man United | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 10:10 | 7 |
| 14 | Crystal Palace | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9:17 | 7 |
| 15 | Bournemouth | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9:13 | 6 |
| 16 | Tottenham | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6:10 | 6 |
| 17 | Coventry | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6:14 | 6 |
| 18 | Fulham | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7:10 | 5 |
| 19 | Nott’m Forest | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5:9 | 5 |
| 20 | Sunderland | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6:14 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Man City | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11:6 | 12 |
| 2 | Brighton | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 13:1 | 10 |
| 3 | Arsenal | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7:2 | 9 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11:6 | 7 |
| 5 | Brentford | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8:3 | 7 |
| 6 | Everton | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5:4 | 7 |
| 7 | Leeds | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6:3 | 6 |
| 8 | Ipswich | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:4 | 6 |
| 9 | Hull | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:2 | 5 |
| 10 | Bournemouth | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:4 | 5 |
| 11 | Newcastle | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6:6 | 5 |
| 12 | Man United | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:4 | 4 |
| 13 | Fulham | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:7 | 4 |
| 14 | Tottenham | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:6 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6:8 | 3 |
| 16 | Coventry | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:7 | 3 |
| 17 | Sunderland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | 3 |
| 18 | Liverpool | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2:5 | 2 |
| 19 | Aston Villa | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | 1 |
| 20 | Nott’m Forest | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0:3 | 1 |
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