Hull vs Ipswich Lineups, Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Hull vs Ipswich Match Summary

Hull host Ipswich at the MKM Stadium with both newly promoted sides on 10 points, quietly making a mockery of the pre-season talk of an instant return to the Championship.

Sergej Jakirovic's side are still unbeaten at the MKM Stadium, and that stubborn home record is the platform their whole survival push has been built on.

Gary O'Neil's Ipswich have done their best work at Portman Road, banking just three points on the road, so this trip asks real questions of the away side.

History leans the visitors' way, with Ipswich unbeaten in their last five matches against Hull in all competitions, and they arrive as the marginal favourites here.

Hull vs Ipswich Form

Hull flew out of the blocks with wins over Manchester United and Coventry, but the victories have dried up since and they sit 18th in the form standings. Last time out they drew 1-1 with Brentford. Mohamed Belloumi is the one who makes things happen down the right, with Oliver McBurnie doing the hard yards up front.

Ipswich come in off a 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest, Julio Enciso scoring his first goal at Portman Road to rescue the point. On their previous away outing they pushed Manchester City close, and few sides are better at coming back from losing positions. Enciso, pulling the strings behind Emersonn, is the man who makes them tick.

Hull vs Ipswich Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Hull: Eliot Matazo (Injured/out), Ilyas Ansah (Injured/out), Darko Gyabi (Injured/out), Matt Targett (Injured/out), Charlie Hughes (Injured/out), Lucas Gourna-Douath (Injured/doubtful), Jack Butland (Injured/doubtful), Nobel Mendy (Injured/doubtful)

Ipswich: Saša Lukić (Injured/doubtful)

Hull

Hull's injury list is still a long one, but Jack Butland, Lucas Gourna-Douath and Nobel Mendy are all pushing to return. Sorba Thomas and Matt Crooks will be after minutes after both were left on the bench against Brentford.

Ipswich

Saša Lukić has missed the last two games with a groin problem but is hoping to return. Otherwise Ipswich are set to name an unchanged side from the draw with Nottingham Forest, which keeps the Hull vs Ipswich lineups question simple on the away side.

Hull vs Ipswich Predicted Lineup

Hull

Formation: 5-4-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: Konstantinos Tzolakis; Ryan Giles, Lucas Herrington, John Egan, Semi Ajayi, Lewie Coyle; Elliot Stroud, Regan Slater, Tim Iroegbunam, Mohamed Belloumi; Oliver McBurnie

Ipswich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: Kjell Scherpen; Leif Davis, Dara O'Shea, Issa Diop, Abdoul Ouattara; Florentino, Exequiel Palacios; Jaden Philogene, Julio Enciso, Abdul Fatawu; Emersonn

Hull vs Ipswich Key Stats & Match Facts

• Hull have failed to win their last six matches in the Premier League.
• Matt Crooks has been carded in 4 of his last 5 appearances (Premier League).
• Mohamed-Ali Cho has recorded at least one shot on target in 4 of his last 4 appearances (Premier League).
• Saša Lukić has committed three or more fouls in 3 of his last 3 appearances (Premier League).

Hull vs Ipswich Prediction & Best Bets

Our prediction: Our Hull vs Ipswich prediction is a 1-1 draw. Ipswich shade it as the marginal favourites, but there is very little between these sides. Hull are at their most dangerous on the counter and Ipswich are poor at defending it, while the visitors finish their openings well and rarely stay down when they fall behind. Expect a goal at each end, but not a flood of them.

Best Bets

Total Goals: Under 2.5 Top of our Hull vs Ipswich best bets is the goals line, because a 1-1 projection lands right under it. Neither side is comfortable keeping the ball, so this shapes up as a direct, messy affair rather than an open shootout.

No second selection makes the cut this time. With so little separating the two sides in the Win Market, the goals line is where the edge sits, and it makes more sense to keep it there than force a pick.

Hull vs Ipswich Bet Builder

Our Hull vs Ipswich bet builder tips lean on player trends, with Matt Crooks backed for a card and a fouls line, plus shots markets for Mohamed Belloumi and Mohamed-Ali Cho.

Matt Crooks To Be Shown A Card: he has been booked in four of his five most recent Premier League appearances, though he needs minutes after starting on the bench against Brentford.

Mohamed Belloumi Over 1.5 Shots: the wide man has taken two or more shots in six Premier League outings on the bounce, and Hull love a pop from distance.

Mohamed-Ali Cho Over 0.5 Shots On Target: Cho has hit the target at least once in each of his past four Premier League appearances.

Matt Crooks Over 1.5 Fouls: his card record points to a player who goes into tackles hard, and Hull are an aggressive side who like to steal the ball back.

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Bet builder odds correct at time of publishing.

Hull vs Ipswich Talking Points

The big storyline is Oliver McBurnie. The striker leads the Premier League in high-intensity pressures, and Sergej Jakirovic admitted in the build-up that his side must give him more support in attack. The obvious source of that help is the right flank, where Hull love to attack and where Mohamed Belloumi sets up camp. That puts him straight up against Leif Davis, and with Ipswich vulnerable to attacks down the wings, that duel could decide whether Hull's counters bite. At the other end, finishing is Ipswich's sharpest weapon, so Hull's back five and their set-piece defending need to stay switched on for the full 90.

Hull vs Ipswich Predictions FAQs

When is the Hull vs Ipswich Premier League game?

Hull vs Ipswich is on Saturday 31 October 2026 at 17:00 SAST.

Where is Hull vs Ipswich being played?

The match is being played at the MKM Stadium.

What is the predicted score for Hull vs Ipswich?

The predicted score is 1-1. Hull are expected to line up in a 5-4-1 formation and Ipswich in a 4-2-3-1.

Who is injured or doubtful for Hull vs Ipswich?

For Hull, Eliot Matazo, Ilyas Ansah, Darko Gyabi, Matt Targett and Charlie Hughes are injured, while Lucas Gourna-Douath, Jack Butland and Nobel Mendy are doubtful. For Ipswich, Saša Lukić is doubtful.

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