Hull City vs Bristol City Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips

Bristol City will have the advantage heading into the weekend based on the recent results between the two teams. Bristol City have won three of the last five between the two teams, with the hosts winless in their previous seven games.

Speculation surrounding striker Tommy Conway could leave Sinclair Armstrong as the viable option up-front. Armstrong averaged 1.1 shots per game last season, with 0.6 finding the target. Joe Williams and Jean Michael Seri are expected to be in action on the weekend regarding disciplinary action. Joe Williams received eight yellow cards last season, conceding 1.1 fouls per game. Seri received nine yellow cards last season, conceding 0.8 fouls per game.

We are predicting a 2-1 win to Bristol City for this game. Bristol City’s recent form against Hull City, accompanied by Hull’s recent form in general, gives Bristol City the edge.

Hull City 1-2 Bristol City.

The new season quickly approaches as teams across the country look to establish their ambitions for the campaign ahead. Play-off hopefuls Hull City will be hoping to make the step this season as they host Bristol City at the MKM on the opening day.

Date: 10/08/2024

Location: MKM Stadium

Kick-Off: 12.30 pm

Hull City narrowly missed the playoffs last season after being led for most of the season by Liam Rosenior. However, this season could prove tricky for the Tigers with the competition surrounding the top six spots. Over the summer, the Tigers lost the likes of Fabio Carvalho and Liam Delap, who were recalled to their parent clubs. Jacob Greaves made his long-awaited move to the Premier League by joining recently promoted Ipswich Town.

Last season, Hull City finished three points away from sixth-placed Norwich City, having won 19, drawn 13 and lost 14 of their 46 league games. The home side scored 68 goals last season, averaging 1.5 per game. Defensively, Hull City conceded 60, conceding 1.3 goals per game.

Bristol City have the potential to be an outside chance for the playoffs, although they will need to find consistency within their side. Last season, they finished on 62 points, having won 17, drawn 11 and lost 18 from their 46 league games. Bristol City picked up four points from Hull City last season with a draw at the MKM Stadium.

Like many other clubs, Bristol City is subject to much speculation throughout this transfer window. If recent reports are to be believed, then a deal for Scott Twine could be on the cards, although it would see star striker Tommy Conway move the other way. Sinclair Armstrong was purchased from Queens Park Rangers to cope with the loss of Conway.

The game will be shown live on Sky Sports +.

Hull City Team News

Hull City play with a 4-3-3, deploying Oscar Estupinan and Ryan Longman in the forward areas.

Bristol City Team News

Sinclair Armstrong is expected to lead the line, following recent speculation with Tommy Conway.

Hull City’s recent form gives them a disadvantage heading into their game. The Tigers have endured a seven-game winless streak and are without a clean sheet in their previous eight. In the head-to-head standings between the two teams, Bristol City have been unbeaten in their last three meetings against the Tigers, who have not had a clean sheet in their previous 13.

Hull City’s pre-season preparation has been less than desirable, losing four designated friendlies. The only positive result gained was a 2-2 draw against Fiorentina with goals from Abdulkadir Omur and Ryan Longman. Hull City’s last pre-season friendly was a 2-0 loss away at Reading. At that time, they also played the likes of Newcastle United and Doncaster Rovers.

Hull City’s home record was less than desirable, having won only eight of their 23 home games at the MKM Stadium, scoring 35 and only gaining 33 points. Hull City have only won twice in 12 games at home, stretching back to last season. Hull City’s last victory in the league at home was a 3-0 win against QPR.

On the other hand, Bristol City had excellent preparation for the upcoming season, having remained unbeaten in their previous five games. Bristol City won four consecutive fixtures during pre-season, including an impressive 3-0 win over Cheltenham Town. Bristol City have been the first to score in four of the last five games.

Bristol City ended the season with one loss in their last five competitive games, although the Robins had only won twice in those five, drawing twice. Bristol City took four points from Hull City last season following a 1-1 draw and a 3-2 win at Ashton Gate.

Bristol City’s away form is slightly better than Hull City’s home form, but only by a small margin. Bristol City ended the season with one away win in their previous five, a 1-0 win over Plymouth Argyle, with a man advantage following a dismissal for Plymouth Argyle.

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