Hull will welcome Portsmouth to the MKM Stadium this Saturday for what is a big game for both teams involved. Portsmouth are scraping to get off the bottom of the Championship standings while Hull have failed to pick up a win in four games. That being said, let's take a look at how this game could go.
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Hull vs Portsmouth prediction: Hull to claim all three points
Key stats
- There have been 8 goals in the last 3 encounters between these sides
- Hull beat Portsmouth in their last meeting by a score of 4-0
- Both teams have not scored in the last three meetings between Hull and Portsmouth
- Hull have conceded in 9 consecutive league games
Correct score prediction: Hull 2-1 Portsmouth
Although neither of these teams are exactly in form, we do believe that Hull is the stronger team with a better chance of winning this game. They’ve shown strong performances in recent Championship matches, holding teams like Burnley to a draw on home soil. But with Portsmouth more than capable of scoring goals on the road, we think a 2-1 finish is on the cards.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Hull favoured to win
- HOME: 7/10 (1.70) – 58.80%
- DRAW: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.30%
- AWAY: 15/4 (4.75) – 21.10%
With Portsmouth sitting at the bottom of the table, it’s no great surprise to see they have just a 21.10% chance of winning this game. Of course, Hull are much higher up the table, so their 58.80% probability of victory makes sense.
Take a peek at our football betting tips page for more predictions this weekend!
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Most recent H2Hs: Hull marginally on top
Looking back through the last five games between these teams, it is Hull who has the bragging rights with three wins from five. However, several of these games were played way back in 2011, and plenty has changed since then.
England League 1 23/01/21
Portsmouth
Hull
England League 1 18/12/20
Hull
Portsmouth
Hull preview: Middle of the pack in 15th
With just 14 points from 12 games, Hull is certainly a team that deserves to be in the middle of the league. They have picked up just 3 victories from those 12 as well, which all came in a row just a few weeks ago.
Predicted Lineup: Pandur (GK); Coyle, Jones, Hughes, Drameh; Belloumi, Simons, Puerta, Kamara; Slater, Bedia
England Championship 03/05/25
D
Portsmouth
1
Hull
1
England Championship 26/04/25
L
Derby
1
Hull
0
England Championship 21/04/25
W
Preston
1
Hull
2
England Championship 18/04/25
L
Swansea
1
Hull
0
England Championship 14/04/25
D
Coventry
1
Hull
1
Portsmouth preview: 24th position and two straight losses
The good thing about being on the bottom is that there is only one way to go! As stated, Pompey are now dead last in the Championship standings, taking just a single victory from 12 games. They've also conceded 25 goals – the most of any team in the league.
Predicted Lineup: Archer (GK); Ogilvie, McIntyre, Poole, Devlin; Dozzell, Potts; Murphy, Saydee, Lang; O'Mahony
England Championship 03/05/25
D
Hull
1
Portsmouth
1
England Championship 26/04/25
D
Sheff Wed
1
Portsmouth
1
England Championship 21/04/25
W
Watford
0
Portsmouth
1
England Championship 18/04/25
W
Norwich
3
Portsmouth
5
England Championship 12/04/25
D
Derby
2
Portsmouth
2
Player to watch – Xavier Simons (Hull)
Xavier Simons isn’t Hull City’s top scorer this season. However, he has really raised his game in recent matches – especially in Hull’s hard fought 1-1 draw against Burnley on home soil.
In that game, Xavier Simons managed to find the back of the net and earn Hull a very respectable point against a top team. Subsequently, we believe he could deliver another goal or two in this match!