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Hull vs Derby Prediction – Championship
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Here you find the best prediction for Hull vs Derby for the Championship, along with match analysis and betting tips.
Read our detailed analysis of both teams below, featuring their recent records and key statistics from previous games to provide the best prediction for this match between Hull vs Derby.
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Betting tip and prediction for this match between Hull vs Derby
The best prediction for Hull vs Derby in the Championship is that there will be more than 1.5 goals in the match. Both Hull City and Derby County are renowned for delivering open games brimming with scoring chances. In their latest encounters, both teams have prioritised attacking plays over defensive strategies. As a result, placing a bet on the market for “more than 1.5 goals” could be a prudent choice for this clash.
The best prediction for Hull vs Derby
Over 0.5 goal in the 1st half (suggestion for live bet)
Over 1.5 goals (suggestion for live, double or treble bet)
Match preview: Hull vs Derby
Hull and Derby face off at The A2B Stadium for a match in the 45th round of the Championship. The last time these teams met in this competition was on 26‑2024, where the match ended in a 1‑1 draw. Recent direct encounters favour the visiting side, with Derby winning 2 out of the last 3 matches and drawing 1. In this particular match, the home advantage may prove crucial, as Derby has shown varying performances when playing at home compared to away fixtures.
Team analysis: Hull
Currently, the home team sits in 20th position, with a total of 48 points, after 12 wins, 12 draws, and 20 losses. In their penultimate match, they suffered a defeat against Swansea City with a score of 1‑0. However, they managed to secure a win at home against Preston North End with a 2‑1 scoreline. This side tends to maintain consistent performance, with a record of 5 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses over their last 30 matches as visitors, compared to 4 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses at home. In their last 10 home games in the Championship, Hull has achieved 3 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses, earning 12 points from a possible 30. At home, the most frequent result after the first 45 minutes has been 0‑0, occurring in 10 of their 22 matches. Defensive stability has been a concern, having conceeded goals in 8 of their last 10 games, although their attack has found the net in 7 of the same fixtures. In 44 games this season, they have conceded the first goal 26 times and only managed to come back to win on 4 occasions. Notably, they scored 9 of their 24 goals in the final minutes of matches (76’–90′).
The Hull City team comes into this match following a 2-1 victory over Preston, with both goals scored by Joe Gelhardt. They typically deploy a 4-3-3 formation, favouring a more controlled style of play, channeling their attacks through the flanks. The trio leading their offensive line includes Kyle Joseph, Nordin Amrabat, and Abu Kamara, with midfielder Joe Gelhardt orchestrating their attacking plays. Absentees for this fixture include Oscar Zambrano due to suspension, alongside physical concerns for Eliot Matazo, Liam Millar, and Louie Barry.
Team analysis: Derby
The visiting side is currently positioned 21st, having obtained 46 points from 12 wins, 10 draws, and 22 losses. They suffered a defeat at home to Luton Town (0‑1) in their penultimate match but bounced back with a 1‑3 victory against West Bromwich Albion in their last outing. Derby performs better at home, recording 2 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses in their last 30 matches as visitors, compared to 5 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses at home. In their last 10 Championship away matches, Derby has secured 2 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses, achieving 8 points from a potential 30. The most frequent score at half-time in their games has been 0‑0, which they’ve encountered in 9 of their 22 matches. They have struggled defensively, conceding in 7 of their last 10 matches in this league. Throughout this season, they have failed to overturn the score in 23 of the 44 games where they conceded first.
Derby County enters this match buoyed by their recent 1-3 victory against West Bromwich Albion, with goals scored by Nathaniel Méndez-Laing, Ebou Adams, and Jerry Yates. The visitors typically adopt a conventional 3-5-2 formation, with Marcus Harness and Jerry Yates leading the attack. When playing away, it’s anticipated that Derby County will adopt a more defensive outlook to maintain balance. Coach John Eustace is without Curtis Nelson, Dajaune Brown, David Ozoh, Corey Blackett-Taylor, Lars-Jørgen Salvesen, and Ryan Nyambe due to physical issues.
The best prediction for Hull vs Derby
Over 0.5 goal in the 1st half (suggestion for live bet)
Over 1.5 goals (suggestion for live, double or treble bet)
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