Stoke City vs Hull City: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Sat, 29 Nov '25)

The Championship is all set for an electrifying encounter at the bet365 Stadium this Saturday, 29th November. As Stoke City and Hull City prepare to lock horns, fans and analysts are asking a few pertinent questions: Who will emerge victorious? How do the teams compare, and what insights can we draw from their recent performances?

A glance at their recent head-to-head matches shows that Stoke City has had the upper hand, securing two wins against Hull City's sole victory. Their last clash on February 1st saw Stoke City triumphing with a 2-1 win as the visiting team. Can Hull City turn the tables this time around?

Entering this game, both teams are eager to bounce back from recent defeats. Stoke City's last outing ended in a narrow 1-2 loss to Leicester City. Meanwhile, Hull City fell short in a thrilling 2-3 defeat to Queens Park Rangers. In the league standings, Stoke City is sitting comfortably in 3rd position, but Hull City isn't far behind, holding the 6th spot. This proximity hints at a potentially tight matchup.

Key players could be the difference-makers in this encounter. On Stoke City's side, keeping D. Mubama at bay will be crucial for Hull City. Mubama has been lethal this season, notching up 5 goals. Conversely, Stoke City must watch out for Hull City's R. Giles, whose playmaking abilities have resulted in 7 assists, making him a formidable threat.

Looking at player performance metrics, Hull City's Joe Gelhardt stands out with a rating of 7.33, eclipsing Stoke City's top performer, Viktor Johansson, who boasts a rating of 7.21. Nevertheless, Maksym Talovierov and Bosun Lawal are not far behind for Stoke City, with ratings of 7.2 and 7.09 respectively. For Hull, Oliver McBurnie and Charlie Hughes follow closely with ratings of 7.24 and 7.17.

In terms of possession, Stoke City edges past with an average of 52.56%, compared to Hull's 46.69%. If corner statistics sway your predictions, Stoke City averages 5.81 corners per match while Hull City clocks in at 4.38. Discipline-wise, both teams are nearly neck-and-neck, with Stoke City accruing 34 yellow and one red card, mimicked closely by Hull City's 35 yellow and one red card.

Based on these stats, Stoke City seems to have a slight edge, both in terms of head-to-head superiority and current league standings. While Hull City has talent to disrupt this prediction, Stoke City's consistency and stronger start to the season suggest they might just take the win in this upcoming clash. However, as always in football, surprises are never off the table.