Hull City vs Aston Villa FC, English Premier League 2026-27, Today Match Prediction
Hull City
Aston Villa FC
Can Surging Hull Stun Stumbling Villa at the MKM?
- Hull City have managed to keep a clean sheet in their last three encounters in all competitions.
- Hull City have faced most crosses of any Premier League side this season.
- Aston Villa have conceded at least a goal in each of their last nine PL matches.
We predict a draw (1-1)
| Tournament: | English Premier League 2026-27 |
| Venue: | MKM Stadium, Kingston upon Hull |
Hull City vs Aston Villa FC Match Prediction & Analysis
Hull City welcome Aston Villa to the MKM Stadium in Saturday’s final fixture, with the hosts riding high after winning their opening games. Villa, meanwhile, have endured a nightmare start, losing both matches and now desperate to halt the slide. While the visitors have historically had the upper hand in this fixture, Hull’s early-season momentum could make this a far tougher test than expected.
Current Standings: Hull City sit comfortably in third spot in the league standings with six points, while Aston Villa languish in last position.
Head-to-Head Record: Aston Villa have held the upper hand in this matchup, winning six of the last eight Premier League meetings, with one draw and just one defeat.
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Hull City Preview
Hull City are on course to become only the second newly-promoted side to register three wins from their opening three games after securing their second consecutive win on MD2. Following their opening-day win against Manchester United at home, Hull headed into the game against Coventry facing the challenge of playing on the road for the first time this season. They passed with flying colors in a similar way to their first match—soaking up pressure and making their opportunities count.
They were constantly put under pressure, as Coventry had more of the ball (68%) as well as more total shots and shots on target. However, the Tigers managed to find the back of the net with their only two shots on target in the whole match, courtesy of Liam Millar's 82nd-minute strike.
Thus, with two wins from two games, Hull City find themselves third in the table. They will fancy making it three wins out of three against a struggling Aston Villa, especially after bolstering their squad with six Deadline Day signings.
Stats that matter
1. Hull City have faced most crosses of any Premier League side this season.
2. They are unbeaten in their last seven matches across competitions.
3. Hull City have managed to keep a clean sheet in their last three encounters in all competitions.
Team News
Jack Butland, Oscar Zambrano, Elliot Matazo, Darko Gyabi and Charlie Hughes are all ruled out through injury. Matt Crooks remains a doubt and will face a late fitness test, while Joe Gerhardt is expected to be fit and available.
Hull City Probable XI - Tzolakis (GK); Ajayi, Egan, Mendy, Coyle, Slater, Iroegbunam, Giles, Belloumi, Stroud, McBurnie
Aston Villa FC Preview
Villa have endured another worrying start, mirroring last season when they went winless in their first five games and failed to score in their opening four. They now risk becoming the first side since Manchester United in 1986/87 to lose their first three games of a campaign immediately after finishing in the top four.
Two games in, Villa have suffered two defeats without scoring—4-0 at Brighton followed by a narrow 1-0 loss to reigning champions Arsenal. While the improved defensive display against Arsenal offers some encouragement, the bigger concern is their lack of threat: Villa are yet to register a shot on target and remain the only Premier League side without one after two rounds. With key departures and injuries to new signings disrupting Emery’s plans, the Villa boss must find a solution quickly before this poor start spirals.
Stats that matter
1. No side in the Premier League has ever had no shots on target in the opening three games of a season.
2. Aston Villa have conceded at least a goal in each of their last nine PL matches.
3. The Villans have lost their last four PL matches that haven't featured Ollie Watkins.
Team News
For Villa, Johan Manzambi and Brian Madjo remain sidelined with injuries and will miss Sunday’s clash, while Joao Gomes is also unavailable as he continues to serve his suspension.
Aston Villa Probable XI - Suzuki (GK); Cash, Lindelof, Torres, Ruggeri, Kamara, Goretzka, McGinn, Buendia, Mbaye, Jackson
HULL CITY vs ASTON VILLA FC
Winning PredictionThe Tigers don’t have an encouraging record in this fixture, winning just one of their last 16 meetings with Aston Villa (D4 L11). However, that history may count for little given the current circumstances.
Villa have won only one of their last eight Premier League away games, while Hull are unbeaten in their last seven home matches across all competitions. With momentum firmly on the Tigers’ side, they could well come away with at least a point.
However, Villa remain the favourites according to bookmakers, with one of the sides fancy them with odds of 1.93 to Hull's 4.27, while a draw is priced at 3.6.
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