Hull City vs Ipswich Prediction - Oct 31, 2026

Hull City vs Ipswich prediction for a tense MKM test

Our Hull City vs Ipswich Prediction points toward a close Premier League game at the MKM Stadium on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Kick-off is at 15:00 GMT, with both sides carrying enough fight to make this an interesting afternoon.

Team news and tactical picture

Hull arrive after earning a resilient 1-1 draw against Brentford on October 25, despite being priced at long odds of 5.20. That result fits their recent story under Sergej Jakirović: mixed performances, but no shortage of character. They also recovered from 2-1 down to draw 2-2 with Everton, helped by substitutes Tim Iroegbunam and Hidemasa Morita, before suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat against Fulham.

Jakirović has rotated his team to protect fitness, with Ryan Giles and Elliot Stroud among those given starting opportunities. His main demand is defensive discipline. That could produce a careful opening rather than 20 minutes of football played like a pinball machine.

Hull may receive two useful boosts. Robinio Vaz has reportedly returned to unrestricted training after an Achilles scare, while Mohamed-Ali Cho is back with the group following a quadriceps problem. Lucas Gourna-Douath remains a doubt with a calf issue, but goalkeeper Jack Butland has returned earlier than expected. Matt Targett, Nobel Mendy and Charlie Hughes are longer-term absentees.

Ipswich are adapting to life back in the top flight under Gary O’Neil, who replaced Kieran McKenna in June. A 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest, featuring Julio Enciso’s equaliser, followed a dramatic 2-1 comeback against Fulham through late goals from Abdoul Ouattara and Dara O’Shea. Their supporters have also earned praise from O’Neil for acting as the team’s 12th man.

• Sasa Lukic could return to group training after a groin and pelvic problem.
• Abdul Fatawu is available again following his suspension.
• Ipswich have the higher squad value: €380.75m compared with Hull’s €295.30m.

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