- Date: Friday, September 20, 2024
- Venue: bet365 Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent
- Fixture: Stoke City vs Hull City, EFL Championship
Game Preview
Football fans, brace yourselves for an exciting Friday night Championship clash as Stoke City hosts Hull City at the bet365 Stadium! Both teams are eager to make their mark in the 2024-2025 season. Stoke City, currently sitting in 17th place, aims to climb up the table and distance themselves from the relegation zone. Hull City, positioned 10th, will be looking to push for a playoff spot with a positive result away from home.
Stoke has struggled to find consistency this season, with a record of 2 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses from their 8 matches. Hull, on the other hand, has shown more promise with 3 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses. With both teams hungry for points, we can expect an intense and closely fought match under the Friday night lights.
Recent Head-to-Head
The recent encounters between these two sides have been closely contested:
- Hull City 1 – 1 Stoke City (10/02/2024)
- Stoke City 3 – 1 Hull City (02/09/2023)
- Hull City 0 – 0 Stoke City (04/03/2023)
- Stoke City 3 – 0 Hull City (03/09/2022)
- Hull City 0 – 2 Stoke City (19/02/2022)
Stoke City has had the upper hand in recent meetings, but Hull City will be looking to change that trend.
Key Players
Stoke City:
- Ben Pearson: Key midfielder with the most tackles (22) in the team
- Enda Stevens: Defender with the most interceptions (15) for Stoke
Hull City:
- Liam Millar: Canada international carrying the attacking burden
- Lewie Coyle: Captain who is a lynchpin in defence
Prediction
Given Stoke’s home advantage and their recent head-to-head record against Hull, they might have a slight edge. However, Hull’s better form this season could make them dangerous opponents. We predict a closely fought 2-2 draw, with both teams sharing the spoils in this Friday night encounter.
Betting Markets
| Market | Odds | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Stoke City to win | 6/4 | Bet Now |
| Draw | 12/5 | Bet Now |
| Hull City to win | 9/5 | Bet Now |
| Over 2.5 goals | 10/11 | Bet Now |
| Under 2.5 goals | 10/11 | Bet Now |
| Both teams to score | 4/5 | Bet Now |
This Friday night Championship encounter promises to be an intriguing battle between a team looking to escape the lower reaches of the table and another pushing for playoff contention. With talented players on both sides and a history of competitive matches, fans can expect an entertaining game filled with skillful play and tactical intrigue at the bet365 Stadium.
