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Hull City will be looking to take advantage of a weakened Brentford side when they clash in the Premier League at the former's MKM stadium on Sunday.
The 10th-placed Tigers have made a positive start to the season having taken nine points after seven matchweeks so far, whereas sixth-placed Brentford have 10 points and were beaten 2-1 by Liverpool last weekend.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Hull City vs Brentford key stats
- Both teams have scored in each of Brentford's last six away games.
- Two or fewer goals have been scored in five of Hull's past seven home matches.
- Kevin Schade has averaged the most shots per 90 in the Premier League of any Brentford player (2.8).
Hull City vs Brentford preview: An opportunity for the Tigers?
Hull City vs Brentford — Tale of the Tape
| Hull City | vs | Brentford |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | Position | 6th |
| 9 | Points | 10 |
| 8 | Goals For | 13 |
| 7 | Goals Against | 8 |
| 3 | Clean Sheets | 2 |
| 9th | Home / Away Rank | 11th |
Hull should not be overly concerned yet by their form, but they have only taken three points from the last 15 on offer in the league, losing to both Fulham and Newcastle United.
Head coach Sergej Jakirovic was not expected to lead his side to safety this season, so the fact they have been competitive in almost all of their games this term is praiseworthy.
Hull have averaged 3.4 shots on target per game in the Premier League this season.
Only three points separate the Tigers from 17th-placed Coventry, though just three points separate them from fifth-placed Liverpool, so their position in the table could look even better by the end of matchweek seven.
Despite some fears of a long-term injury, Robinio Vaz appears to have avoided any significant setback following a dangerous tackle from Fulham's Ryan Sessegnon in last weekend's 1-0 defeat.
Brentford's loss against Liverpool was their first in the Premier League this season, and they will feel the defeat was easily avoidable given Yehor Yarmoliuk was sent off just before half time when the Londoners were leading 1-0.
Manager Keith Andrews's side have already beaten the likes of Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea this season, though the ultimate test of their credentials will be in games against teams that may surrender possession.
Brentford have averaged 4.1 shots on target per game in the Premier League this season.
The Bees have not met Hull since they clashed in the Championship in February 2020, and their 5-1 win in that contest extended their unbeaten streak against the Tigers to three encounters, a period in which they won twice.
Midfielder Vitaly Janelt was also sent off in the closing stages of Brentford's match against Liverpool, meaning fans should expect to see Mamadou Sangare come back into the lineup.
Hull City vs Brentford form guide & betting tips
| Hull City | vs | Brentford |
|---|---|---|
DDLDL |
Form | DDWDL |
| 3 | Points | 6 |
| 19th | Form Table | 9th |
| 5 | Goals For | 9 |
| 7 | Goals Against | 7 |
LDLDL |
Form (All Comps) | DWWDL |
Whispers predicts: Hull City 1-1 Brentford
The bookmakers view an away win favourably at 8/11 (1.73), but the absentee list of the visitors gives merit to backing a draw at 29/10 (3.9).
Given both teams have scored in each of Brentford's last six away games, a strong starting bet would be to back Both Teams to Score at 4/6 (1.67).
Considering two or fewer goals have been scored in five of Hull's past seven home matches, it would make sense to back Under 2.5 Goals at 6/5 (2.2).
Kevin Schade has averaged the most shots per 90 in the Premier League of any Brentford player (2.8), so there could be value in backing Kevin Schade to Score at 7/4 (2.75).
> Both Teams to Score at 4/6 (1.67) | Likelihood: High
> Under 2.5 Goals at 6/5 (2.2) | Likelihood: Medium
> Kevin Schade to Score at 7/4 (2.75) | Likelihood: Low