Boxing Day is always a feast for football lovers in the United Kingdom. One tasty morsel on the menu this year is Preston vs Hull. Keep reading for our Preston vs Hull predictions and more.
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Preston vs Hull prediction: Can the Tigers stay out of the drop zone?
Key facts:
- Preston have recorded the most draws in the Championship, with 11 stalemates.
- Hull have not kept a clean sheet in 13 games.
- Preston have just one win in their last 13 games.
Correct score prediction: Preston 1-1 Hull
Preston have picked up more draws than any other club in the Championship this season, and we expect that trend to continue in this one.
Neither side are free-scoring, with just six each in their last five. Hull's 2-1 win over Swansea will steel their resolve for this away trip.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Home advantage
- HOME: 6/5 (2.20) – 45.5%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- AWAY: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The bookmakers' expected winner in this clash is Preston. Their odds of 6/5, which produces an implied 45.5% likelihood of victory. Though with no home win since October, we think a draw is more likely.
Feel free to take a look at our football betting tips page to check out our other predictions and tips!
Recent H2Hs: Even more draws
Backing our call for a draw is the recent record between the two sides.
Three of the last five meetings between Hull and Preston have resulted in draws, with just two goals in those five matches.
England Championship 02/03/24
Preston
Hull
England Championship 28/10/23
Hull
Preston
England Championship 18/02/23
Hull
Preston
England Championship 06/08/22
Preston
Hull
England Championship 05/02/22
Hull
Preston
Preston preview: Draws galore
Preston have rarely been spectacular in their current spell in the Championship, but this season has been a particularly inconspicuous one.
The Lilywhites have been difficult to beat, with only seven defeats this campaign, though plenty of their games have been draws. It's an approach that is working though, as they are five points clear of the bottom three.
A 2-0 away win to Cardiff was their last three points, followed by a creditable draw with Leeds. A loss to QPR last weekend will be of concern, but we don't see them losing again here.
Predicted lineup: Woodamn (GK), Storey, Whatmough, Hughes, Potts, McCann, Thodarsson, Kesler-Hayden, Osmajic, Greenwood, Frokjaer-Jensen
England Championship 03/05/25
D
Bristol City
2
Preston
2
England Championship 26/04/25
L
Plymouth
2
Preston
1
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Hull
2
Preston
1
England Championship 18/04/25
L
QPR
2
Preston
1
England Championship 12/04/25
L
Leeds
2
Preston
1
Hull preview: Have they turned a corner?
Not long ago, Hull were rock bottom of the Championship. But a 2-1 win over Swansea last time out lifted the Tigers out of the relegation zone.
However, they are just a point clear, and the three teams below them all have a game in hand.
It was a tough summer for the Humberside club, with last season's stars such as Liam Delap, Jaden Philogene, Jacob Greaves, Ozan Tufan and Fabio Carvalho all departing.
Supporters will be hoping that last week's result was the start of something good for this new group.
Predicted lineup: Pandur (GK), Coyle, Jones, Hughes, Giles, Slater, Alzate, Puerta, Kamara, Pedro, Longman
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
Player to watch: Steven Alzate
One of a handful of internationals in the Hull squad, our player to watch is Steven Alzate. The 26-year-old Colombian joined from Brighton on a free, but has not been able to make his mark on the Tigers squad until recently, due to injury.
The midfielder, who made 43 appearances in the Premier League, has been carefully integrated into the side, and made a big impact in the win over Swansea, assisting Joao Pedro. We think he'll be key at Deepdale.