Stoke City vs Hull City: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

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• Fixture: Stoke City vs Hull City
• Date: Saturday, 29 November 2025
• Kick-off: 12:30 GMT
• Venue: Bet365 Stadium

Stoke City come into this match with a strong home record, having secured convincing victories in two of their last three home games. Their predicted lineup suggests a solid defensive structure with Nzonzi and Seko anchoring the midfield, which could stifle Hull City's attacking threats. The presence of Boženík up top might trouble Hull's backline.

Hull City, on the other hand, have struggled away from home, losing their last two away matches. Their predicted lineup shows a reliance on Gyabi and Gelhardt in midfield to create chances, but they will need to be more clinical in front of goal to overcome Stoke's home advantage. The battle in midfield could be crucial, with Hadžiahmetović needing to outplay Bae to give Hull a chance.

Match Prediction: Stoke City 2-1 Hull City

Stoke City have shown a mixed bag of results recently, with three wins and two losses in their last five games. Their home form has been particularly impressive, securing two home victories out of three, which could bode well for the Hull game. They will surely have plenty of confidence for this one.

Recent Championship Results:

• Win: 3-0 vs Charlton (H)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Leicester (A)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Coventry (H)

• Win: 3-0 vs Oxford United (A)

• Win: 5-1 vs Bristol City (H)

Hull City have had a challenging run of late, with only two wins in their last five games. Their away form has been particularly poor, losing their last two away matches. This lack of consistency on the road could make it difficult for them to get a result against a confident Stoke City side at home.

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 0-2 vs Ipswich (H)
• Loss: 2-3 vs QPR (A)
• Win: 3-2 vs Portsmouth (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Derby (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs Norwich (A)

The head-to-head record between Stoke City and Hull City shows a closely contested rivalry, with each team winning two of the last five encounters and one draw. Stoke had the upper hand in their most recent meeting, securing a 2-1 away win in February. However, Hull have shown they can compete, winning the game before that. This suggests that the upcoming match could be another tight affair.

Recent Championship Results

• Hull City 1-2 Stoke City (01 Feb 2025)

• Stoke City 1-3 Hull City (20 Sep 2024)

• Hull City 0-2 Stoke City (29 Mar 2024)

• Stoke City 1-3 Hull City (24 Sep 2023)

• Stoke City 0-0 Hull City (11 Feb 2023)

• Lewis Baker (Ankle) - Doubt

• Eliot Matazo (Knee) - Out

• Kasey Palmer (Knee) - Out

• Liam Millar (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Oli McBurnie (Knee) - Doubt

• Nathan Tinsdale (Knee) - Doubt

• John Lundstram (Calf) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Johansson (GK), Tchamadeu (DF), Wilmot (DF), Phillips (DF), Bocat (DF), Nzonzi (MF), Seko (MF), Manhoef (MF), Bae (MF), Thomas (MF), Boženík (AT)

Stoke City are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Nzonzi and Seko providing a solid base in midfield to control the game's tempo. The attacking quartet of Manhoef, Bae, Thomas, and Boženík should pose a significant threat to Hull's defence, especially given their recent goal-scoring form at home.

• Predicted lineup: Pandur (GK), Hughes (DF), Ajayi (DF), Coyle (DF), Giles (DF), Hadžiahmetović (MF), Slater (MF), Gelhardt (MF), Gyabi (MF), Ndala (MF) Joseph (AT)

Hull City will likely deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Hadžiahmetović and Slater in midfield tasked with breaking up Stoke's play and initiating attacks. The attacking trio of Gelhardt, Gyabi, and Ndala will need to be at their best to break down Stoke's defence and capitalise on any opportunities that arise.

• Robert Boženík vs Charlie Hughes: Boženík's goal-scoring prowess will be tested against Hughes' defensive solidity.

• Jun-ho Bae vs Amir Hadžiahmetović: Bae's creativity in midfield will be crucial against Hadžiahmetović's ball-winning abilities.

• Steven Nzonzi (Stoke City): Nzonzi's experience and control in midfield will be vital for Stoke's game management.

• Darko Gyabi (Hull City): Gyabi's ability to create and score goals will be key for Hull's chances of winning.

Stoke City vs Hull City at 12:30 GMT on Saturday, 29 November 2025 is being broadcast live for viewers in the UK on Sky Sports Football

Coral is predicting that the score will be Stoke City 2-1 Hull City in this match

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