Hull will take on Stoke in the Championship on Thursday, 1 January, with both teams looking to kick the new year off in style.
Both sides are among the highest overachievers in the division this season, and both are very much in the hunt for the playoffs as the second half of the season begins.
As part of this week's round of Championship betting tips, check out our Hull vs Stoke prediction below.
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Hull vs Stoke prediction: The hosts to get the win
Key Stats
- Hull have taken maximum points from their last two Championship home matches.
- Stoke have lost five of their last seven Championship matches.
- Fewer than three goals have been scored in three of Hull's last four home matches.
Correct score prediction: Hull 2-0 Stoke
Hull City are effectively what Stoke City were about two months ago. The Tigers are flying and are one of the most in-form teams in the entire division, while the wheels have seemingly come off at Stoke.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Great value on a home win
- HOME: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.5%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) 29.4%
- AWAY: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Hull vs Stoke odds are a little surprising given the run form that Hull are currently on. Ladbrokes have given the Tigers a 43.% chance of winning the match on Thursday, while Stoke have been given a 33.3% chance of triumphing.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: A great match for the away side
This is a fixture that has been dominated by whichever side has been playing away from home in recent years, which perhaps explains the dubious odds. Each of the last five clashes has been won by the away team, and Hull's last home win over Stoke was back in 2019.
England Championship 29/11/25
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Hull
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Hull preview: Belloumi remains out
Mohamed Belloumi is still in the treatment room after suffering a cruel hamstring injury shortly after scoring his first goal of the season against Sheffield Wednesday on Boxing Day. Alongside the Algerian in the treatment room are Brandon Williams and Joe Gelhardt, while Semi Ajayi is away at AFCON.
Predicted lineup: Pandur (GK), Hughes, Egan, Famewo, Coyle, Crooks, Slater, Gyabi, McCarthy, Joseph, McBurnie
Last five results
- Middlesbrough 0-1 Hull
- Sheffield Wednesday 2-2 Hull
- Hull 1-0 West Brom
- Millwall 1-3 Hull
- Hull 2-0 Wrexham
Stoke preview: Issues at full-back
As Mark Robins looks to put an end to his side's poor run of form, he will find solutions at full-back as Junior Tchamadeu, Aaron Cresswell and Eric Bocat are all injured. Ben Pearson's red card against Sheffield United last time out means the midfielder will have to sit this one out.
Predicted lineup: Johansson (GK), Lawal, Phillips, Wilmot, Gibson, Seko, Nzonzi, Manhoef, Gallagher, Thomas, Mubama
Last five results
- Stoke 1-2 Sheffield United
- Stoke 0-0 Preston
- Watford 1-0 Stoke
- Stoke 2-1 Swansea
- Ipswich 1-0 Stoke
Player to watch: Oli McBurnie
After a disappointing spell in Spain, Oli McBurnie came back to English football in the summer with a point to prove, and he has been brilliant over the first half of the season for Hull City. The striker has scored nine goals in 15 appearances for the Tigers and will be eyeing 20 by the end of the campaign to force his way into Scotland's World Cup squad.