Stoke City vs Hull City
25th September 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
Pick Home Win HT/FT
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 6/4 odds taken 1126 GMT, Friday 24 September
Michael O’Neill’s Stoke City welcome Grant McCann’s Hull City to the bet365 Stadium this Saturday for an EFL Championship fixture. After a disappointing defeat at Derby County last time out, the Potters will be hoping to get back to winning ways here. As you expect, Stoke are the clear favourites with the bookies. We have the latest odds and best tips in our in-depth preview.
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Stoke City Preview – Will the Robins suffer a fourth straight home loss?
Michael O’Neill’s Stoke City have made a strong start to their 2021-22 Championship season. Ahead of this round of fixtures, City are sitting pretty in fifth spot with 14 points to their name. The Potters have won four, drawn two and lost two.
After a 2-1 league loss at Derby last weekend, Stoke struck back with an impressive 3-1 victory at Premier League Watford in the cup. Overall, O’Neill’s side have won seven league and cup matches this term.
Stoke have been sensational on their own patch this season, winning five in a row before drawing 1-1 with Barnsley in their last home encounter. City look like genuine promotion candidates, and they should add another three points to their impressive tally this weekend.
Hull City Preview – Tigers’ winless run to go on?
Grant McCann’s Hull City have found life back in the Championship tough going up until now. The Tigers are down in 22nd spot at present after collecting just five points from a possible 24.
Hull have not won in the Championship since that impressive 4-1 victory at Preston North End on the opening weekend of the season. They have gone on to lose five and draw two of their following seven in the league.
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Hull head to the Potteries having lost two in a row, falling to defeats to Blackburn Rovers and Sheffield United. They will do well to avoid a third consecutive Championship defeat on Saturday. The bookies have the away win priced at 11/2, while the draw is available at 14/5.
Stoke City vs Hull City Betting Advice
Stoke hammered Hull 5-1 when the two last locked horns. The Tigers were in miserable form at the time and on their way to EFL League One, and City made the most of it. However, the reverse matchup that season ended in a 2-1 win for Hull.
Stoke’s last win at Hull came in the Premier League back in October 2016, when Xherdan Shaqiri scored twice in a 2-0 Potters victory. As for the Tigers, they have not won at Stoke in the league since January 2006.
Key Facts – Stoke City vs Hull City Betting Tip
- Stoke are flying high in fifth spot at present
- Hull have lost five and drawn two of their past seven league games
- The Potters won 5-1 when these two last met
Hull are having a difficult time right now, and we fancy Stoke to seal an easy home victory on Saturday. There is good value in 6/4 for the hosts to be winning at half time and full time.
Nick Powell has only made five league and cup appearances this season, but the former Manchester United man has made an impact when called upon. The 27-year-old has netted three times this term, including one in Stoke’s League Cup win at Watford in midweek. Powell is priced at 15/8 to score anytime here.
The best betting odds for Stoke City vs Hull City
Stoke City to win: 4/7 at Bet365
Draw: 14/5 at Bet365
Hull City to win: 11/2 at Bet365
