After a poor start to their campaign, Hull City host Ipswich Town at the KCOM Stadium as they search for just a fifth win of the season so far. However, with their opponents within touching distance of a place in the Championship playoff places, it could well be a close encounter in Hull next weekend.
English Championship – KCOM Stadium, Hull – Saturday 18th November – 15:00 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 23/10 at Ladbrokes |
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Hull City
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Hull boss Leonid Slutsky has hardly enjoyed the best of starts to life in England, however a home encounter with Ipswich represents a good opportunity for his team to distance themselves from the relegation placed in the Championship standings. Mick McCarthy and his team travel north knowing that a second consecutive victory in the league could well move them into a playoff spot, with the Tractor Boys having not drawn a single match all season. A close encounter is expected at the KCOM Stadium, as well as plenty of bets from punters on their favourites for the tie. Be sure to check out our top tip below, however let’s first take a closer look at the two teams, starting with the home side.
Hull City Team News & Form
Having been relegated from the Premier League just last summer, Hull City have made a poor start to life in the English second tier, with manager Slutsky seemingly not finding the method of getting the best out of his players as yet. Despite boasting a playing squad featuring the likes of Frazier Campbell, Sebastian Larsson and Kamil Grosicki, Hull have managed just four wins all season, losing their last three encounters in the process. Their previous defeat came against Sheffield United, with Hull now just four points ahead of the relegation zone.
Ipswich Town Team News & Form
Despite having one of the smallest wage bills in the division, Ipswich Town have impressed at the start of the season, with the Sussex-based club having scored 26 goals from their 16 matches to date. Bersant Celina has impressed since his loan move from Premier League leaders Manchester City, with his understanding with the likes of Martyn Waghorn and David McGoldrick playing a large part in Ipswich’s success to date. Ipswich are a team who have far either won or lost their matches, with no draws registered. It is well worth bearing this in mind when placing bets surrounding their upcoming clash.
Head to Head
The two teams have met 15 times since 2000, with Hull City having earned nine wins from such encounters, along with four draws. The last encounter between the duo came back in February this year, when Hull ran out 1-0 winners at Portman Road.
Betting Odds and Predictions
Despite their league position and recent struggles, it comes as little surprise that it is Hull City who are the narrow favourites for victory with the majority of online bookmakers. The home side can be backed at best odds of 21/20 with Ladbrokes, while a win for the away team is available at 12/5 with the same bookmaker.
Top Betting Tip
However, our top betting tip for the match is to bet on Hull City to keep a clean sheet at the KCOM Stadium, which can be found at best odds of 9/4 with Ladbrokes.