Matchday 17 of the EFL Championship will see Hull City play host to Ipswich Town at the MKM Stadium on Tuesday as both teams chase a promotion berth.
The Tigers, currently sixth with 25 points from their opening 16 fixtures, can climb as high as third with victory here, while a win would see the Tractor Boys overtake their hosts, who sit two places and one point above them, albeit having played a game more.
Read our Hull City vs Ipswich Town prediction and preview to find out more, and remember to check our other EFL Championship tips.
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Hull City vs Ipswich prediction: A highly competitive affair on the cards
Key stats:
- Hull are currently on a six-match unbeaten run at the MKM (W4, D2).
- Ipswich have avoided defeat in their last five fixtures (W3, D2).
- Joe Gelhardt averages 1.5 shots on target per 90 minutes in the Championship this season.
- Hull have both scored and conceded in 11 of their last 13 outings.
Correct score prediction: Hull 1-1 Ipswich
While Ipswich have enjoyed the stronger momentum between the two sides given their unbeaten stretch (W3), Hull have also found comfort on home turf, so this encounter appears balanced when considering their respective exploits.
We did witness a score draw the last time both teams met at the MKM, and this one looks set for a similar outcome given how effective yet exposed they have been in attack and defence, respectively.
Pre-match analysis: Visitors favourites despite hosts’ home form
- HOME: 3/1 (4.00) – 20.0%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 10/11 (1.91) – 51.4%
*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes; subject to change*
Despite Hull’s strong run on home soil, the odds suggest they head into this contest as underdogs with a 20.0% chance of victory compared to Ipswich’s 51.4%, while the likelihood of a draw is priced at 28.6%.
Our hot tip of both teams to score and under 5.5 goals offers great value at 1.90, considering both sides have frequently been involved in matches where each team has found the net, while rarely have any of their fixtures produced more than 5.5 goals.
Most recent head-to-head: Thrilling encounter at the MKM
The most recent meeting between the two sides was a 3-3 draw in this very fixture in April 2024, before Ipswich’s one-season sojourn in the top flight.
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Hull City preview: Key midfielder suspended amid injury absentees
Hull enter this encounter following a 3-2 defeat at Queens Park Rangers on Saturday, where they surrendered the lead on two occasions.
Manager Sergej Jakirovic, in his post-match conference, said he must find a way to stop his team from allowing so many attempts after the Tigers faced 26 shots.
However, he will have to manage without Matt Crooks on Tuesday, with the midfielder suspended due to accumulated bookings.
Other expected absentees include Eliot Matazo, John Lundstram, Liam Millar and Oli McBurnie, all ruled out with injuries.
Predicted XI: Pandur (GK), Coyle, Egan, Hughes, Giles, Hadziahmetovic, Slater, Gyabi, Gelhardt, Destan & Joseph
Hull’s last five results:
- 22/11/25: QPR 3-2 Hull (L)
- 08/11/25: Hull 3-2 Portsmouth (W)
- 04/11/25: Derby 2-1 Hull (L)
- 01/11/25: Norwich 0-2 Hull (W)
- 25/10/25: Hull 1-1 Charlton (D)
Ipswich preview: Kieran McKenna to make a change up front?
Ipswich played out a goalless draw against Wrexham United in their most recent outing, where the Tractor Boys could not find a way past goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo despite registering 19 attempts.
Heading into Tuesday’s encounter, Town are expected to remain without first-choice goalkeeper Alex Palmer and left-back Conor Townsend, with midfielders Sammie Szmodics and Wes Burns, all of whom are ruled out with injuries.
Meanwhile, George Hirst could return to lead the line, meaning Ivan Azon may drop to the bench.
Predicted XI: Walton (GK), Furlong, O’Shea, Kipre, Davis, Taylor, Matusiwa, Egeli, Akpom, Philogene & Hirst
Ipswich’s last five results:
- 22/11/25: Ipswich 0-0 Wrexham (D)
- 08/11/25: Swansea 1-4 Ipswich (W)
- 04/11/25: Ipswich 1-1 Watford (D)
- 01/11/25: QPR 1-4 Ipswich (W)
- 25/10/25: Ipswich 1-0 West Brom (W)
Player to Watch: Joe Gelhardt
Joe Gelhardt has found the net in six of his last seven appearances for Hull, while also providing two assists in that period, and the Tigers will look to him once more in Tuesday’s encounter.