Predictions & Statistics

From their first 42 matches, Hull City have collected 68 points and now occupy 6 place in the table. The record of 20 wins, 8 draws, and 14 defeats, together with a 64:60 goal balance, points toward poor form over their recent run. Much of their attacking threat comes through Oliver McBurnie (14 goals), J. Gelhardt (13 goals), K. Joseph (8 goals), with creative support from R. Giles (8 assists), Oliver McBurnie (7 assists), K. Joseph (5 assists), while at the back they have looked quite vulnerable. At home, the record of 10 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses points toward a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Their broader style still suggests balanced attacking football. Although they are without A. Famewo, R. Giles, Y. Hirakawa, J. Lundstram, that could reduce some of their usual creative supply in attacking areas.

With 56 points from 42 games and a place of 15, Birmingham still have clear room for improvement in overall consistency. The overall return of 15 wins, 11 draws, and 16 defeats with a 51:52 goal balance points toward poor form over their recent run. Going forward they depend heavily on M. Ducksch (10 goals), J. Stansfield (9 goals), D. Gray (5 goals), with creative support from J. Stansfield (6 assists), D. Gray (4 assists), P. Roberts (4 assists), while defensively they have looked quite vulnerable. Away from home, they have returned 5 wins, 3 draws, and 13 losses, which indicates a weak split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Stylistically, they tend to play with a more cautious and defensive approach. They are not at full strength, with L. Buchanan, A. Cochrane unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.