Newcastle got pre-season off to a great start by beating SpVgg Unterhaching 3-1 in a behind-closed-doors friendly. The Magpies know it'll be a much sterner test away to Hull, who only marginally messed out on the play-offs last season.
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Hull vs Newcastle Prediction: Tigers to provide a tough test
Key stats
- Both teams have scored in five of the last six games between these two sides
- Hull have conceded 10 goals in pre-season so far
- These two teams have not met competitively since 2016
Correct score prediction: Hull 2-2 Newcastle
Newcastle are still without key international players for this game including Bruno Guimaraes, Kieran Trippier, Miguel Almiron, Anthony Gordon and Fabian Schar due to their involvement at Euro and Copa America 2024. So, Hull will be hoping to get their pre-season back on track and claim at least an important draw.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Magpies favourites on paper
- Home: 7/2 (4.5) – 22.2%
- Draw: 16/5 (4.2) – 23.8%
- Away: 1/2 (1.5) – 66.7%
Newcastle are heavy favourites despite some anticipated rotation due to their Premier League status and impressive squad depth.
Eddie Howe is expected to make some changes to his starting lineup as well as several throughout the game so cohesion will be at a minimum. This should allow Hull to attack and entertain their home crowd and result in both teams scoring, although we do offer further free betting tips on our dedicated page which you may be more interested in.
Most recent H2Hs: Very little to separate the two teams in recent times
Looking back on the past few meetings between Hull and Newcastle may be rather pointless given the last competitive fixture was when United were still owned by Mike Ashley. A lot has changed since then for both clubs, so the Magpies will be looking for a big victory.
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Hull Preview: Tim Walter desperate for a positive result
Having jetted off to Turkey for some warm weather training and pre-season affairs, Hull were thrashed 4-0 by Doncaster Rovers last week. So, with the Tigers playing in front of their home fans, it'll have to be a severely improved display or face the consequences.
Predicted lineup: Pandur (GK), Drameh, Smith, Ashbee, Fleming, Seri, Simons, Slater, Omur, Longman, Estupinan
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Swansea
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Coventry
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Newcastle Preview: Magpies to avoid a slip-up
Howe will be hoping to get the majority of his players up to speed in this difficult friendly away from home as they go in search of at least a top-four finish. While the Magpies will be without some key players in attack, they should boast too much for their opponents.
Predicted lineup: Pope (GK), Livramento, Kelly, Burn, Hall, Longstaff, Joelinton, Willock, Murphy, Isak, Barnes
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Player to watch: Alexander Isak
While the likes of Guimaraes and Gordon are still away on holiday, Alexander Isak is the standout player for Hull to try and keep quiet. With 25 goals across all competitions last season the Sweden international has established himself as one of the top strikers in England.
Isak has been linked with a move away from Newcastle all summer, but with talk of a new contract coming soon, he looks set to stay for at least one more year. United's number 14 is already underway for goals this pre-season netting over in Germany against SpVgg Unterhaching.