Hull City and Stoke City face each other on Thursday 01.01.2026, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a Championship 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Hull City's home ground, the KCOM Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Hull City and Stoke City, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Hull City vs Stoke City
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Correct Score: 0 - 1
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Hull City preview
Hull City heads into the match with the following record in the Championship: in 24 matches, The Tigers secured 12 victories, 5 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 1.71 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Hull City's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 15 victories so far.
Hull City has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 50 goals, of which 40 were scored in the Championship, resulting in an average of 1.67 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Oliver McBurnie, who has found the back of the net 11 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Ryan Giles has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, Hull City has conceded 37 goals in the Championship (an average of 1.54 per game) and 43 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.43 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Stoke City preview
Stoke City comes into the game with 24 matches played so far in the Championship. They have secured 10 victories, 4 draws, and 10 losses, maintaining an average of 1.42 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 13 wins, 7 draws, and 12 losses.
The Potters's attack has been highly effective, scoring 35 goals during this period. Of that total, 29 were netted in the Championship, with an average of 1.21 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.09.
The Potters's offensive system is led by Sorba Thomas, the team's top scorer this season. The english forward has found the back of the net 9 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Sorba Thomas. The forward has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 23 goals with an average of 0.96 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 29 goals in 32 matches, averaging 0.91 per match.
Head to head: Hull City vs Stoke City
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Hull City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W W W |
1.71 |
| Home | W W L L W |
1.92 |
| Away | W D W W L |
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 58% | 42% |
| Goals | 3.21 | 3.08 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 1.58 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 1.54 | 1.5 | 1.58 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 58% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 17% | 8% |
| 1st to Score | 58% | 58% | 58% |
|
xG
|
1.27 | 1.24 | 1.3 |
|
xGA
|
1.68 | 1.45 | 1.91 |
Stoke City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D L W L |
1.42 |
| Home | L D W L W |
1.67 |
| Away | L L L L W |
1.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 42% | 50% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.17 | 2.33 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.21 | 1.5 | 0.92 |
| Conceded | 0.96 | 0.83 | 1.08 |
| Both Teams to Score | 38% | 50% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 25% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 58% | 50% | 42% |
|
xG
|
1.3 | 1.41 | 1.19 |
|
xGA
|
1.33 | 1.12 | 1.54 |
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