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Hull City vs Ipswich Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 31-10-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Hull City 2-1 Ipswich
Hull CityDrawIpswich
Over 2.5 goalsYes (56%)
Both teams to scoreYes (59%)
Hull City and Ipswich meet at the MKM Stadium on matchday 9 with both sides locked on 10 points but pulling in opposite directions. Hull sit tenth after a run that has yielded just two wins in eight games, while Ipswich occupy twelfth despite a superior goal tally. This fixture carries weight for both: neither can afford to slip further, yet neither has found the consistency to climb away from the congestion.
Team form
Hull City
Hull have drawn twice in their last five outings—against Brentford and Everton—sandwiched between defeats at Fulham and Newcastle. That 2-2 draw with Everton showed attacking promise, but the 0-1 loss to Fulham exposed defensive fragility. Over five games they have scored 6 and conceded 8, a record that reflects a side struggling to control matches. Their season average of 1.13 goals per game sits below Ipswich's 1.50, and their defensive leakiness—1.00 conceded per game—remains a concern despite a five-man backline that should offer solidity.
Ipswich
Ipswich's recent form reads as erratic: wins over Fulham and Crystal Palace bookended by losses to Manchester City and Everton, with a draw against Nottingham Forest most recently. They have scored 8 and conceded 8 over their last five, a balanced record that masks an underlying problem—they concede 2.00 per game on the season, nearly double Hull's rate. Their 4-2-3-1 shape offers attacking width but leaves them vulnerable to transitions. The 2-3 loss to Manchester City and 0-1 defeat at Everton suggest they are prone to being caught out by sharper opponents.
Head-to-head
Hull City hold a commanding historical advantage, winning all five previous meetings against Ipswich. The most recent clash came in 2019, a 2-0 away victory. Before that, Hull won 3-0 in 2018 and 1-0 in 2016, establishing a pattern of dominance that cannot be ignored. Ipswich have not beaten Hull in this fixture for over a decade, a psychological weight that may bear on this encounter.
Key factors
Hull's defensive shape under Jakirović—a 5-4-1 built on Ajayi and Egan—should resist Ipswich's attacking play, though Ipswich's midfield creativity through Enciso and Philogene poses a threat. Ipswich's leaky defence, conceding 2.00 per game, invites Hull's forwards to exploit space. McBurnie scored in Hull's last outing and offers a focal point; Ipswich's Emersonn will need support from midfield runners to trouble Tzolakis. The bookmakers price both a home win and an away win at similar odds, signalling genuine uncertainty—yet Hull's historical edge and home advantage tilt the balance slightly in their favour.
Prediction
Hull hold a narrow edge. Their five-game unbeaten record against Ipswich, combined with home advantage at the MKM, gives them the slight favourite status despite their inconsistent season. Ipswich's defensive vulnerabilities—conceding at double Hull's rate—make them vulnerable to a well-organised home press. Both sides have shown they can score, and a fairly open game appears likely given Ipswich's attacking intent and Hull's need to press for a win. The fixture leans toward a competitive encounter rather than a one-sided affair.
Hull City are slight favourites. Their historical dominance over Ipswich, combined with home advantage and a more compact defensive setup, gives them the edge in a matchup where both teams are searching for momentum. Expect a competitive game with chances at both ends, but Hull's familiarity with beating this opponent should prove decisive.
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Manchester City | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 21 |
| 2 |  Arsenal | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 21 |
| 3 |  Brighton | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
| 4 |  Liverpool | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 15 |
| 5 |  Chelsea | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13 |
| 6 |  Brentford | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 11 |
| 7 |  Leeds | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 11 |
| 8 |  Newcastle | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 |
| 9 |  Aston Villa | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 |
| 10 |  Hull City | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 10 |
| 11 |  Everton | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 10 |
| 12 |  Ipswich | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| 13 |  Bournemouth | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| 14 |  Tottenham | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| 15 |  Fulham | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| 16 |  Manchester United | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 17 |  Crystal Palace | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7 |
| 18 |  Nottingham Forest | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
| 19 |  Coventry | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| 20 |  Sunderland | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
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