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Newcastle United will be looking to bounce back to winning ways when they take on Hull City in the Premier League at St James' Park on Saturday.
The Magpies have picked up just one win from their opening four league games of the 2026-27 campaign, leaving them 12th in the Premier League table.
Hull City, meanwhile, have surprised everyone since their return to the top flight, remaining unbeaten after four matches, although they will be looking to avoid a third consecutive draw.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Newcastle United vs Hull City key stats
- The Magpies have not beaten Hull in any of their three Premier League meetings at home.
- Hull City are winless in their last three matches.
- Both teams have scored in eight of Newcastle's last 10 matches.
Newcastle United vs Hull City preview: Can the visitors maintain unbeaten run?
Newcastle United vs Hull City — Tale of the Tape
| Newcastle United | vs | Hull City |
|---|---|---|
| 12th | Position | 4th |
| 5 | Points | 8 |
| 7 | Goals For | 5 |
| 8 | Goals Against | 2 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 3 |
| 12th (H) | Home / Away Rank | 5th (A) |
The Magpies started the new season with a 2-2 draw against Liverpool at home before picking up their first league win with a 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur.
Matthias Jaissle's side have also done well in the EFL Cup, beating West Bromwich Albion and Millwall to set up a fourth-round clash away to Everton.
However, the Magpies suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Leeds United in their previous game, their biggest league defeat since January.
Newcastle have failed to beat Hull in any of their three Premier League meetings at home, conceding at least twice in each of those matches.
Hull City came close to securing a memorable victory at Stamford Bridge, but Joao Pedro's 66th-minute goal salvaged a draw for the Blues.
It has been a dream start for Sergej Jakirovic's side, who remain unbeaten in the Premier League, picking up two wins in the process.
The Tigers beat Man Utd 2-0 in their opening game before recording another 1-0 victory over newcomers Coventry, and despite draws against Aston Villa and Chelsea, they should be full of confidence.
The last meeting between the two sides at St James' Park ended in a 2-2 draw, while Hull City have won two of their last three visits to this venue.
Newcastle United vs Hull City form guide & betting tips
| Newcastle United | vs | Hull City |
|---|---|---|
DWWL |
Form | WWDD |
| 7 | Points | 8 |
| 12th | Form Table | 4th |
| 7 | Goals For | 5 |
| 8 | Goals Against | 2 |
WWDWL |
Form (All Comps) | WWWDL |
Whispers predicts: Newcastle United 2-2 Hull City
Hull City have a better record at St James' Park in recent years, but Newcastle should be looking to produce a strong response following their defeat to Leeds.
The Tigers have drawn their last two Premier League matches, and another stalemate at 4.33 cannot be completely ruled out.
Newcastle have conceded twice in each of their last three home meetings against Hull City, making Over 2.5 goals at 1.62 a likely outcome.
The Magpies have scored first in six of their last seven meetings with Hull City, and they are backed to do so again at 1.50 on Saturday.
> Both teams to score at 1.67 | Likelihood: High
> Over 2.5 goals at 1.62 | Likelihood: High
> Match result – Draw at 4.33 | Likelihood: Medium
> Newcastle to score first at 1.50 | Likelihood: High