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Stoke vs Hull Match Summary
Competition | League Cup |
|---|---|
Match Date | Tuesday 25 August 2026 |
Match Time | 19:45 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Bet365 Stadium |
Championship Stoke welcome Premier League Hull to the Bet365 Stadium in the League Cup, and our Stoke vs Hull prediction sees a home side up against fresher, higher-league opponents. Our verdict is below.
Stoke have made a rough start in the Championship, sitting in the relegation zone after successive defeats, the latest a 3-1 loss at Southampton where Svante Ingelsson was sent off late on.
Hull come into the tie flying, having pulled off a shock win over Manchester United in the Premier League courtesy of early goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy. The Tigers carry real momentum here.
The head-to-head record firmly favours the visitors at this ground, with Hull triumphing in each of their last three away fixtures against Stoke in all competitions, scoring at least twice each time.
Stoke vs Hull Form
Stoke are in a mess domestically, back-to-back Championship defeats leaving them in the relegation zone after the 3-1 reverse at Southampton. It is a different story in this competition, though, where they eased through with a 2-0 win over Oldham Athletic, Róbert Boženík among the scorers. That cup night offers the platform to build on here.
Hull could hardly have had a better start to life back in the top flight, seeing off Manchester United 2-0 in the Premier League thanks to Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy. The Tigers arrive on a genuine high, and with the head-to-head record on their side, they will fancy backing that result up in midweek.
Stoke vs Hull Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Stoke: A. Cresswell (Injured/out), L. Cissé (Injured/out), B. Lawal (Injured/doubtful), S. Ingelsson (Suspended), J. Tchamadeu (Unfit), A. Ampah (Unfit)
Hull: J. Butland (Injured/out), C. Hughes (Injured/out), Ó. Zambrano (Injured/out), D. Gyabi (Injured/out), E. Matazo (Injured/out), M. Jacob (Injured/out), J. Gelhardt (Injured/out), H. Morita (Injured/doubtful), N. Mendy (Injured/doubtful), L. Coyle (Injured/doubtful)
Stoke
Ingelsson is out through suspension following his red card at Southampton. Boženík could make his first start of the season, while Tomas Rigo, Maksym Talovierov and Million Manhoef are all in line for recalls.
Hull
Lewie Coyle and Nobel Mendy are both being assessed after picking up issues against Manchester United. Matt Targett and Lucas Herrington could make full league debuts, and Lucas Gourna-Douath should come into the side.
Stoke vs Hull Predicted Lineup
Stoke
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: V. Johansson; E. Bocat, B. Gibson, M. Talovierov, B. Johnson; E. Galbraith, B. Pearson; S. Thomas, T. Rigo, M. Manhoef; R. Boženík
Hull
Formation: 4-3-3
Predicted Starting Lineup: K. Tzolakis; M. Targett, J. Egan, S. Ajayi, C. Drameh; M. Crooks, L. Gourna-Douath, R. Slater; L. Millar, O. McBurnie, M. Belloumi
Stoke vs Hull Key Stats & Match Facts
Stoke have seen over 2.5 goals in their last three home matches against Hull in all competitions.
Hull have won their last three away matches against Stoke in all competitions.
Hull have scored at least two goals in their last three away matches against Stoke in all competitions.
Róbert Boženík scored for Stoke in their 2-0 win over Oldham Athletic in the first round of this competition.
Stoke went into this tie having played seven matches in 22 days, a punishing run that could tempt rotation.
Stoke vs Hull Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Hull look the stronger side here. A division above, buoyed by a shock win over Manchester United and holding a strong recent record on this ground, the Tigers should edge a goal-filled tie. We fancy a 2-1 away win in Stoke vs Hull.
Best Bets
Over 2.5 Goals in Stoke vs Hull. Each of the last three meetings between these sides at the Bet365 Stadium has flown past 2.5 goals, with both teams chipping in, so there is a clear case for another open, high-scoring night here.
Hull in the Draw No Bet market against Stoke. The Tigers have claimed victories on each of their last three away trips to Stoke in all competitions and taken five of their last six head-to-head meetings overall; the Draw No Bet cover gives you a safety net if it stays tight.
Stoke vs Hull Bet Builder
Our Stoke vs Hull bet builder tips back Hull to win, Oliver McBurnie to score anytime and both teams to find the net, a three-leg build that leans into the visitors' momentum and the open nature of this fixture.
Hull to win the tie is the anchor. The Tigers have claimed all three of their most recent away fixtures against Stoke in all competitions, and a Premier League side arriving in this form should have too much.
Oliver McBurnie leads the line for Hull and is the natural focal point in attack, so the striker rates a solid anytime goalscorer option to spearhead the visitors' threat.
Both teams to score makes sense given the recent record between the pair. Hull have notched at least twice in each of their last three away games here, and Stoke carry enough to reply.
That open theme ties the build together, with each of the last three meetings at this ground going over 2.5 goals, pointing to a night where the goals keep coming for both sides.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 7/1 and is as short as 11/2 elsewhere. That's a difference in potential winnings of £12 from best to worst price.
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Bet builder odds correct at time of publishing.
Stoke vs Hull Talking Points
There is a subplot worth watching here, with Stoke having rejected a £7 million bid from Hull for winger Sorba Thomas in the build-up. Thomas is in Stoke's probable lineup, so the man Hull wanted could well be the one causing them problems. Add in a Tigers side high on confidence after beating Manchester United, and a home side scrapping in the relegation zone, and you have a tie with plenty riding on it beyond the scoreline.
Stoke vs Hull Predictions FAQs
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Where is Stoke vs Hull being played?
The EFL Cup match between Stoke and Hull will be played at Bet365 Stadium.
What are the predicted lineups for Stoke vs Hull?
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