Hull City vs Ipswich Town: Premier League Match Prediction
Hull City
Ipswich TownHull City host Ipswich Town at MKM Stadium on 31 October in Premier League round 9. Both have 10 points: Hull sit 10th and Ipswich 12th. This is a chance to move up the table after a difficult October for both sides.
Hull: home resilience, limited attacking return
Recent results and scoring patterns
Hull’s last five matches brought three draws and two defeats. The latest was a 1:1 home draw against Brentford. Sergej Jakirovic’s side are now winless in seven games, and have not scored from open play in their last two. Their home results remain stronger than their recent away performances.
Strengths and weaknesses
- Unbeaten in four home league games: one win and three draws, with five goals scored and three conceded.
- Three clean sheets in eight league matches, but none across the latest five fixtures.
- Only three of eight league games exceeded 2.5 goals; BTTS occurred in four.
Availability and attacking support
Nobel Mendy and Lewie Coyle have returned from injury. Eliot Matazo, Jack Butland, Darko Gyabi, Charlie Hughes, Lucas Gourna-Douath and J. Hjerto-Dahl are unavailable. Jakirovic has flagged selection changes and wants better support for Oli McBurnie, who has received a Scotland call-up.
- Brentfordhome1:1
- Fulhamaway0:1
- Evertonhome2:2
- Newcastle Unitedaway1:2
- Chelseaaway2:2
Ipswich: scoring threat undermined by concessions
Recent form and away results
Ipswich’s last five fixtures across all competitions produced one win, one draw and three defeats. That sequence includes a League Cup loss to Arsenal. Their latest league appearance ended 1:1 against Nottingham Forest, following a 2:3 defeat at Manchester City.
Where the balance breaks down
- Four away league matches have yielded one win and three defeats, with seven goals scored but 11 conceded.
- The season totals are 12 scored and 16 conceded, with no clean sheets in eight league games.
- BTTS has occurred in six of eight league fixtures and Over 2.5 goals in five; this remains a small sample.
Squad continuity
Gary O’Neil has no new squad problems and has urged his players to maintain their approach after the Forest draw. Ipswich have scored in three consecutive matches, but their run of concessions extends to 10 games.
- Nottingham Foresthome1:1
- Manchester Cityaway2:3
- Fulhamhome2:1
- Evertonaway0:1
- Arsenalhome2:4
Recent meetings favour Ipswich
Ipswich have won three of the four official meetings over the past five years, with the other drawn. Hull failed to score in all three defeats. At Hull, the results were 3:3 in April 2024 and 0:2 in November 2025. Those contrasting scorelines offer no consistent home scoring pattern, while all four meetings came in the Championship.
- 03.03.2026Ipswich Town1:0Hull CityEngland. Championship
- 25.11.2025Hull City0:2Ipswich TownEngland. Championship
- 27.04.2024Hull City3:3Ipswich TownEngland. Championship
- 03.10.2023Ipswich Town3:0Hull CityEngland. Championship
- 23.02.2021Hull City0:1Ipswich TownEngland. League One
Coaching messages before the fixture
Jakirovic has identified home advantage as a route to improvement and remains open to transfers. A former Premier League manager has praised his work at Hull. Neither side’s current league position creates a points advantage over the other; their immediate incentive is to recover ground after recent dropped points.
Our Prediction
Hull City and Ipswich Town meet at MKM Stadium with both clubs on 10 points after eight Premier League rounds. The recommended bet is Both Teams To Score - Yes 1.65. Ipswich have scored 12 goals in the league, averaging 1.5 per match, but conceded 16 and have not kept a clean sheet in any of their eight fixtures. Their defensive record is even weaker away: 11 goals allowed across four matches, while they have scored seven.
Hull’s attacking output is lower, yet the home side has scored in four of its last five matches. At the same time, Hull conceded in all five of those recent fixtures. Ipswich have also conceded in ten consecutive matches and scored in three in a row. Returning players Nobel Mendy and Lewis Coyle may strengthen Hull, but the absences of Eliot Matazo, Jack Butland, Darko Gyabi, Charlie Hughes, Lukas Gurna-Duat and J. Hjerte-Dahl leave the squad short of full defensive stability. The likely score is 1:1.
Conclusion
Both Teams To Score - Yes 1.65 is supported by Ipswich’s 16 conceded league goals, their 11 away concessions, and Hull’s five-match sequence with goals scored and conceded in four and five games respectively.
FAQ
When does Hull City — Ipswich Town kick off?
The match starts on 31.10.2026 at 11:00 (New York), MKM Stadium (Kingston upon Hull).
What is the prediction for Hull City — Ipswich Town?
Our pick is Both Teams To Score - Yes at 1.65.
What are the teams’ chances?
By market estimate: Hull City win — 33%, draw — 28%, Ipswich Town win — 39%.
Chances by market estimate
Team form
- Brentfordhome1:1
- Fulhamaway0:1
- Evertonhome2:2
- Newcastle Unitedaway1:2
- Chelseaaway2:2
- Nottingham Foresthome1:1
- Manchester Cityaway2:3
- Fulhamhome2:1
- Evertonaway0:1
- Arsenalhome2:4
Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Aston Villa | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9:12 | 11 |
| 10 | Hull City | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9:8 | 10 |
| 11 | Everton | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8:9 | 10 |
| 12 | Ipswich Town | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 12:16 | 10 |
| 13 | Bournemouth | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12:13 | 9 |
Head-to-head
- 03.03.2026Ipswich Town1:0Hull CityEngland. Championship
- 25.11.2025Hull City0:2Ipswich TownEngland. Championship
- 27.04.2024Hull City3:3Ipswich TownEngland. Championship
- 03.10.2023Ipswich Town3:0Hull CityEngland. Championship
- 23.02.2021Hull City0:1Ipswich TownEngland. League One
About the match
- 31 October · 11:00 New York
- Venue: MKM Stadium (Kingston upon Hull), Kingston-apon-Khall
- Weather: 12° · precip. 0% · wind 0.9 m/s
Odds
Odds updated 31.10 05:10
A level result market, with a slight goals lean
The 1X2 market has no outright favourite: home win and away win each carry a margin-free probability of 36.1%, against 27.9% for the draw. There has been no notable movement over the past 24 hours.
Over 2.5 goals is narrowly preferred at 51.9%, while BTTS is assessed at 57.4%. Both markets are also unchanged. Ipswich’s frequent concessions explain the interest in goals, although Hull’s lower-scoring league profile prevents a stronger consensus on the total.
Our prediction
- Market
- Both Teams To Score - Yes
- Current odds
- 1.65
- Odds at prediction
- 1.62
- Confidence
- Our estimate
- 57%
- Market estimate
- 56%
- Status
- pending
The bet will be placed 1–3 hours before the match
