Match Prediction
Match Prediction
England
Preview
The Hull vs Bristol City prediction for Saturday, 7 February 2026 (15:01 GMT) starts with one simple idea: this looks like a promotion-leaning home side facing a talented but slightly unpredictable traveller. Hull are trying to keep a top-three grip, while Bristol City are chasing the play-off line and could really use a steady run of results.
Hull under Sergej Jakirović have leaned into a patient, ball-dominant style. They tend to build through midfield, move the ball quickly into the half-spaces, and trust their structure to box opponents in. That approach has made them fun to watch, but also means their full-backs can leave space behind when attacks break down.
Bristol City, coached by Gerhard Struber, are more about energy and vertical moments. The Robins press, accept spells without the ball, then try to spring forward with purpose. With Anis Mehmeti sold late in January, a lot of the creative responsibility now sits with Scott Twine—especially on set pieces and long-range efforts.
Hull’s confidence is real: they shocked Southampton away on 17 January at big betting odds (5.8) and still look like a side that believes it belongs near the top. They do, however, carry a notable injury list: Semi Ajayi, Enis Destan, Darko Gyabi, Eliot Matazo, and Mo Belloumi are all expected out. Ryan Giles is close to returning, Paddy McNair should be involved, while Brandon Williams is no longer in the squad and Joel Ndala has been recalled.
Bristol City’s form has swung wildly: a good win over Sheffield Wednesday was followed by a heavy 0-5 loss to Derby on 30 January. Injuries also bite—Rob Atkinson and Luke McNally are out, Max Bird is aiming for mid-February, and Jason Knight remains a long-term absence.
For head to head context, their last recorded meeting on 2024-08-10 finished 1-1. That kind of tight scoreline fits the feel of this fixture: competitive, physical, and often decided by a handful of moments.
Now to the numbers for this Hull vs Bristol City prediction. The 1X2 betting odds are priced at Home 2.52, Draw 3.4, Away 2.95—suggesting Hull are favourites, but not by a mile. Our AI leans toward safety rather than swagger here.
Why the unders? The match model points to 53% Hull possession vs 47% for Bristol City, with a modest shot profile: 12 total shots for Hull and 9 for City, and just 4 vs 2 on target. That’s not a recipe for a goal-fest, even if both teams can play quickly when the game opens up.
In plain terms for sports betting: Under 3.4 goals is the sensible anchor at 1.34, and the 1X double chance at 1.38 fits a match where Hull should have more control, but Bristol City’s away threat keeps the draw very much alive. If you like narratives, this one smells like patience, a tense first half, and one decisive moment.
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Hull didn't play better in the last H2H match!
U3.5 -294
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -2941X -222
Hull to win or drawUnder 3.5 -294
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the matchNo 115
At least one team is not expected to score1X&U4.5 -149
Home win/draw and under 4.5 goals
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30-Aug-25
4:2
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| Bristol City |
08-Mar-25
1:1
| Hull |
| Hull |
10-Aug-24
1:1
| Bristol City |
| Bristol City |
22-Dec-23
3:2
| Hull |
| Hull |
25-Aug-23
1:1
| Bristol City |
| Bristol City |
25-Feb-23
1:0
| Hull |
| Hull |
30-Jul-22
2:1
| Bristol City |
| Bristol City |
30-Apr-22
5:0
| Hull |
| Hull |
11-Dec-21
2:2
| Bristol City |
| Bristol City |
08-Jul-20
2:1
| Hull |
Recent Matches of Hull| 10 Mar |
Wrexham
| - |
Hull
| - | |
| 07 Mar | L |
Hull
| 1 |
Millwall
| 3 |
| 03 Mar | L |
Ipswich
| 1 |
Hull
| 0 |
| 28 Feb | W |
Portsmouth
| 0 |
Hull
| 1 |
| 24 Feb | W |
Hull
| 4 |
Derby
| 2 |
| 21 Feb | L |
Hull
| 1 |
QPR
| 3 |
| 13 Feb | L |
Hull
| 0 |
Chelsea
| 4 |
| 07 Feb | L |
Hull
| 2 |
Bristol City
| 3 |
| 03 Feb | D |
Hull
| 0 |
Watford
| 0 |
| 31 Jan | W |
Blackburn
| 0 |
Hull
| 1 |
Recent Matches of Bristol City
| 10 Mar |  Leicester |
- | Bristol City |
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| 07 Mar | L | Bristol City |
0 |  Coventry |
2 |
| 03 Mar | L |  Port Vale |
1 | Bristol City |
0 |
| 27 Feb | L | Bristol City |
1 |  Watford |
2 |
| 24 Feb | W |  Blackburn |
1 | Bristol City |
2 |
| 21 Feb | L |  Swansea |
1 | Bristol City |
0 |
| 17 Feb | D | Bristol City |
2 |  Wrexham |
2 |
| 07 Feb | W | Hull |
2 | Bristol City |
3 |
| 30 Jan | L | Bristol City |
0 |  Derby |
5 |
| 24 Jan | W | Bristol City |
2 |  Sheffield Wed |
0 |
England - Championship| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Coventry | 36 | 74-38 | 74 |
| 2 |
Middlesbrough | 36 | 57-35 | 69 |
| 3 |
Millwall | 36 | 50-41 | 65 |
| 4 |
Ipswich | 35 | 61-35 | 64 |
| 5 |
Hull City | 36 | 57-52 | 60 |
| 6 |
Wrexham | 35 | 54-45 | 57 |
| 7 |
Derby | 36 | 54-47 | 54 |
| 8 |
Southampton | 35 | 57-46 | 53 |
| 9 |
Watford | 35 | 45-41 | 51 |
| 10 |
Bristol City | 36 | 48-46 | 50 |
| 11 |
Sheffield Utd | 36 | 51-49 | 49 |
| 12 |
Birmingham | 36 | 46-47 | 49 |
| 13 |
Swansea | 36 | 42-43 | 49 |
| 14 |
Preston | 36 | 42-43 | 49 |
| 15 |
Stoke City | 36 | 39-36 | 47 |
| 16 |
QPR | 36 | 46-57 | 47 |
| 17 |
Norwich | 35 | 47-44 | 45 |
| 18 |
Charlton | 36 | 34-44 | 44 |
| 19 |
Portsmouth | 35 | 35-45 | 40 |
| 20 |
Blackburn | 36 | 34-47 | 39 |
| 21 |
West Brom | 36 | 35-53 | 36 |
| 22 |
Leicester | 36 | 48-57 | 35 |
| 23 |
Oxford United | 36 | 34-48 | 35 |
| 24 |
Sheffield | 36 | 22-73 | -7 |
