Hull vs Aston Villa Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds for Saturday, September 5th

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Our Hull vs Aston Villa prediction lands on one of the season's early curveballs, with promoted Hull flying and a shaky Aston Villa arriving at MKM Stadium desperate to finally get going.

Hull have made a dream return to the top flight, winning both openers without conceding, beating Manchester United 2-0 and edging Coventry City 1-0 to sit among the season's perfect starts.

Aston Villa, by contrast, are stuck in a slump. They have lost both games and are yet to score, falling 4-0 to Brighton before a 1-0 defeat to Arsenal without a single shot on target.

History still leans heavily toward the visitors, though. Aston Villa are undefeated in 12 of their last 13 games against Hull in all competitions, so the standings and the record are pulling in opposite directions.

Hull vs Aston Villa Recent Results

Hull could hardly have scripted a better start to life back in the Premier League. Consecutive clean sheets have powered them to a 2-0 win over Manchester United and a 1-0 victory at Coventry City, where Kiam Millar grabbed the winner before being loaned out to Birmingham. The Tigers are stubborn, direct and organized, ranking among the standout early risers.

Aston Villa are in the opposite spot. Villa have lost both openers, shipping four goals to Brighton and one to Arsenal while failing to score in either. Most alarming, they did not register a single shot on target across those two games. Summer signings Zion Suzuki and Nicolas Jackson made their debuts in the Arsenal defeat, but the attack looks toothless.

Hull vs Aston Villa Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Hull: E. Matazo (Injured/out), Ó. Zambrano (Injured/out), D. Gyabi (Injured/out), M. Jacob (Injured/out), J. Gelhardt (Injured/doubtful), J. Butland (Injured/out), C. Hughes (Injured/out)

Aston Villa: A. Onana (Injured/out), B. Madjo (Injured/out), J. Manzambi (Injured/out), J. Gomes (Suspended)

Hull

Hull are likely to name an unchanged side from their 1-0 win at Coventry, with Nobel Mendy, Joe Gelhardt and Lewie Coyle all in contention to feature. The Tigers could still be missing seven other first-team players, while Kiam Millar, who scored the winner last time out, has since been loaned to Birmingham.

Aston Villa

Aston Villa are without the suspended Joao Gomes, who is serving a three-game ban after his sending-off at Brighton. Amadou Onana has been ruled out for the rest of the season with an ACL injury, while Brian Madjo and Johan Manzambi remain weeks away. Leon Goretzka is pushing to be available.

Hull vs Aston Villa Predicted Lineup

Hull

Formation: 5-4-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: Tzolakis; Coyle, Ajayi, Egan, Mendy, Giles; Belloumi, Slater, Morita, Stroud; McBurnie

Aston Villa

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: Suzuki; Cash, Torres, Lindelöf, Maatsen; Kamara, Barkley; McGinn, Buendía, Hemmings; Jackson

Hull vs Aston Villa Key Stats & Game Facts

• Hull have kept a clean sheet in both of their opening two games this season.
• Aston Villa have failed to register a single shot on target across their first two games, scoring zero and conceding five.
• Aston Villa are undefeated in 12 of their last 13 games against Hull in all competitions.
• Aston Villa have scored 2+ goals in 4 out of 6 games versus Hull in the Premier League.
• Aston Villa have had 7+ corners in 5 of their last 6 games versus Hull in the Premier League.

Hull vs Aston Villa Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Hull's fairytale start is real, but the numbers still favor the visitors here. Aston Villa are marked as the favorites on the moneyline, and with the projected total sitting just above two goals, we like a low-scoring, tight affair. Our Hull vs Aston Villa prediction is a narrow 1-0 Aston Villa win as the visitors finally break their scoreless slump.

Best Picks

Back No in Both Teams To Score for Hull vs Aston Villa. This one falls under the Both Teams To Score market. There is a 51% implied probability of the No landing here, and with Hull sitting on back-to-back clean sheets and Aston Villa still searching for a shot on target, at least one scoreless side feels well within reach in this tight matchup.

Back Under 2.5 Goals in Total Goals Over/Under. This falls under the Total Goals Over/Under market, where the under grades as strong value play. With a projected total right around 2.5 goals, and given Villa's toothless attack and Hull's stingy back line, this shapes up as a low-scoring, cagey game.

Hull vs Aston Villa Same Game Parlay

Our four-leg Hull vs Aston Villa Same Game Parlay backs an Aston Villa win, Tammy Abraham to score anytime, Both Teams To Score, and Matt Crooks to be shown a card.

Aston Villa anchor the parlay on the moneyline. They carry a 50% implied probability and are undefeated in 12 of their last 13 games against Hull in all competitions.

Tammy Abraham to score anytime is the second leg. As Villa's focal point in attack, he carries a 37.83% implied probability to find the net and end the scoreless slump.

Both Teams To Score adds value in an open game. Villa need goals and Hull have shown a direct edge, so this leg leans on both sides creating chances.

Matt Crooks to be shown a card rounds it out. In a physical midfield battle, the central-midfield scrap offers real card-market value for a combative player.

This Same Game Parlay prices out at a best of +1593 and runs as short as +1300 elsewhere. That's a $29 swing in potential winnings on a $10 stake from top price to bottom.

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Hull vs Aston Villa Talking Points

This is a clash of momentum against reputation. Hull began their Premier League return with back-to-back wins over Manchester United and Coventry City, and a third straight clean-sheet win would make history for a promoted side that has clearly bought into a stubborn, direct identity. Aston Villa, meanwhile, sit down in the standings after failing to collect a point or score a goal in their opening two games, capped by a display against Arsenal without a single shot on target.

A summer overhaul, with new faces like Zion Suzuki and Nicolas Jackson bedding in, has yet to click for Villa, and this feels like a defining early test. On the raw numbers the visitors look overdue, and the head-to-head record is firmly in their favor, but Hull's confidence and defensive steel make this far trickier than the reputations suggest.

Hull vs Aston Villa Predictions FAQs

When is the Hull vs Aston Villa English Premier League game?

The Hull vs Aston Villa English Premier League game takes place on Saturday, September 5, 2026, with kickoff at 12:30 PM ET / 9:30 AM PT.

Where is Hull vs Aston Villa being played?

The game will be played at MKM Stadium in Hull.

What is the prediction for Hull vs Aston Villa?

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