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Fulham vs Hull City Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 17-10-2026
Oct 1714:00
Match Prediction
Expected score: Fulham 1-0 Hull City
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Over 2.5 goalsNo (42%)
Fulham host Hull City at Craven Cottage in a Premier League clash between two sides with sharply contrasting early-season trajectories. After six games, Fulham have accumulated 2 points from no wins, while Hull City have built genuine momentum with 9 points from 2 wins and 3 draws. This represents a significant gulf in performance so far, though Fulham's home record and recent resilience offer grounds for optimism.
Team form
Fulham
Fulham have endured a difficult start under Álvaro Arbeloa, winning none of their opening six matches. Their last outing saw them lose 1-2 away at Ipswich, extending a run in which they have scored just 0.8 goals per game over their last five fixtures. Defensively, they have conceded 1.4 per game in that span. However, they showed character in drawing 1-1 at home to Manchester United and held Liverpool to a goalless draw away, suggesting they can compete against quality opposition when organised.
Hull City
Hull City have built genuine momentum with 2 wins and 3 draws from their opening six games. They drew 2-2 at home to Everton most recently, extending a sequence in which they have scored 1.2 and conceded 1.2 goals per game. Their defensive stability—particularly the five-at-the-back system deployed by coach S. Jakirović—has been a cornerstone of their success. They have proven difficult to break down and possess a dangerous counter-attacking threat through players like J. Gelhardt, who scored in their last match.
Head-to-head
The historical record between these sides is mixed. Hull City won 3-0 away at Fulham in November 2019, but Fulham claimed two home victories in 2017, winning 2-1 and 4-1. The most recent meeting before that was a 1-0 Hull City away win in 2016. Fulham's home advantage has historically counted for something in this fixture, though Hull City's current form suggests they will not be intimidated.
Key factors
Fulham's desperation to pick up points at home cannot be understated—they have managed just 0 wins in 6 games and face mounting pressure. Hull City's defensive discipline and ability to control possession (they had 36% in their last match but remain hard to break down) will be tested by Fulham's need to attack. The visitors' formation offers width and stability, but Fulham's attacking intent at home could create space on the counter. Set pieces may prove decisive given the aerial threat both sides possess. Fulham's R. Sessegnon (1 goal) and Hull City's J. Gelhardt (1 goal) are early-season contributors who could influence proceedings.
Prediction
This is a genuinely open contest. Fulham's home record and the pressure they face suggest they will create chances, yet Hull City's superior league position, defensive organisation, and recent consistency point to a team capable of frustrating their hosts. The bookmakers reflect this uncertainty, with no outcome commanding overwhelming support. Fulham edge the pick as the most likely result given home advantage and their need to break their winless streak, but Hull City's resilience makes them a genuine threat to either take a point or steal victory on the break.
Expect a tight, competitive match with few clear-cut opportunities. Both sides are capable of scoring, but the balance of play should favour Fulham's attacking intent at home. A low-scoring outcome is more probable than a goal-fest, and Hull City's defensive shape will make life difficult for the hosts. This is a match where a single goal could prove decisive.
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| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Manchester City | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| 2 |  Arsenal | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 15 |
| 3 |  Brighton | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| 4 |  Brentford | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 10 |
| 5 |  Everton | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 10 |
| 6 |  Chelsea | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| 7 |  Leeds | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 8 |  Hull City | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 9 |  Liverpool | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 10 |  Ipswich | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| 11 |  Newcastle | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 12 |  Crystal Palace | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 13 |  Manchester United | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| 14 |  Coventry | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| 15 |  Nottingham Forest | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 16 |  Aston Villa | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 17 |  Sunderland | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 18 |  Bournemouth | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 19 |  Tottenham | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 20 |  Fulham | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
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