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Hull City vs Stoke City Prediction & Preview

Preview

As the Championship heats up, the KCOM Stadium is set to host an intriguing clash between Hull City and Stoke City on Friday, 29th March. This fixture marks the 39th round of a grueling campaign for both sides. Hull City, under the guidance of Liam Rosenior, find themselves in a promising 7th position with ambitions of climbing higher. They have gathered momentum from their recent form which has seen them secure 1 win and 4 draws from their last five outings.

Stoke City, managed by Steven Schumacher, are facing a different kind of pressure as they sit in 19th place. Their record over the last five matches shows a mix of outcomes with 2 wins but also suffering 3 losses. This inconsistency has been part of their season's story.

Looking back at their head-to-head encounters reveals Stoke City having an edge historically with three wins to Hull's one over their last five meetings. However, it was Hull who came out on top in their most recent duel on September 24th, delivering a convincing away victory at Bet365 Stadium by scoring three goals to Stoke’s one.

In terms of goal-scoring prowess this season, Hull averages slightly better than Stoke with approximately1.2 goals per game compared to Stoke’s average scoreline around0 .8 goals per match — highlighting potential vulnerabilities in Stoke's defense that could be exploited once again by Hull.

The previous match outcomes for both teams also set an interesting backdrop: Hull drawing against Leicester City in a thrilling encounter that ended up2 -2 , while Stoke faced disappointment after being defeated0 -3 by Norwich at home — perhaps indicating some defensive frailties that could be crucial come match day.

Bet

Given both teams' current form and historical performances against each other alongside statistical insights into goal-scoring capabilities and defensive records — particularly considering how each team fares at home versus away — betting enthusiasts might find value in backing Hull City for a home win with odds standing at1 .9 . Not only does this reflect confidence in Hull capitalizing on its relatively stronger offensive display but also considers Stokes' struggles away from home where they tend to concede more.