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On 31 October 2026 · 15:00 at MKM Stadium (Hull), Hull City take on Ipswich, with T. Kirk in charge. We rate the game as a toss-up. Our tip, the probabilities of each outcome, absences and our analysis follow below.
Wins: Ipswich win. Half wins (half the stake back): a draw. Loses: Ipswich lose.
Hull City vs Ipswich: our analysis
Why we chose this tip
- Table. Hull City lie 11th, having collected 11 points after 9 matches (2W 5D 2L); Ipswich lie 14th, having collected 11 points (3W 2D 4L).
- Attack and defence. Per game in this competition, Hull City average 1.1 goals for and 1.0 against, compared with 1.5 for and 2.0 against for Ipswich.
- Form in the competition. Hull City: 2W 4D 2L, goals 9–8; Ipswich: 3W 1D 4L, goals 12–16.
- Head to head. In 18 previous meetings, Hull City have taken 10 wins to Ipswich's 4 wins, plus 4 draws; the goal tally stands at 31–19.
What to expect
In our view there is little between the sides. We project a 1–1 scoreline, around 2 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 1–1 (12.2%). This one looks finely poised.
On goals we go for Both teams to score (odds 1.67), which we give a 56% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 56%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 51%.
The prediction at a glance
- Meetings: 18; Hull City 10 wins, 4 draws, Ipswich 4 wins.
- Head to head meetings have produced 2.8 goals a game on average.
- Scored and conceded in this competition: Hull City 9–8, Ipswich 12–16.
- Our projection is around 2 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 51%.
- Unavailable: Hull City 7, Ipswich 2.
Alternative tip: Over 2.5 goals
Another angle: Over 2.5 goals (probability 51%, top price 1.94). A projection of around 2 goals supports it.
Absences
Unavailable for Hull City: I. Ansah, D. Gyabi, C. Hughes, E. Matazo, M. Targett, J. Butland, L. Gourna-Douath. Ipswich will be without: J. Taylor, S. Lukic. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.
Hull City vs Ipswich: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 2.99 | 3.47 | 2.61 |
| Market average | 2.82 | 3.37 | 2.50 |
| Lowest odds | 2.44 | 3.11 | 2.40 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.29 | 1.27 | 74.7% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.94 | 1.88 | 50.9% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.00 | 1.95 | 49.1% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 3.30 | 3.16 | 30.0% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.67 | 1.66 | 56.3% |
| BTTS – no | 2.25 | 2.14 | 43.7% |
Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 31/10/26, 09:22. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 5.4%.
The key facts
- Likely result: Hull City 1–1 Ipswich, roughly 2 goals in total.
- Table: Hull City 11th (11 points), Ipswich 14th (11 points).
- Form in the competition: Hull City 2W 4D 2L (9:8), Ipswich 3W 1D 4L (12:16).
- H2H: 18 matches: Hull City 10W 4D 4L, goals 31–19.
- Absences: Hull City 7, Ipswich 2.
Who will win Hull City vs Ipswich?
We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.
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Hull City vs Ipswich: injuries and missing players
Hull City
- I. Ansahback injury · will miss the match
- D. Gyabigroin injury · will miss the match
- C. Hughesgroin injury · will miss the match
- E. Matazoknee injury · will miss the match
- M. Targettankle injury · will miss the match
- J. Butlandabsence · doubtful
- L. Gourna-Douathcalf injury · doubtful
Ipswich
- J. Taylorknee injury · will miss the match
- S. Lukicgroin injury · doubtful
Team news can still change before the game.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Arsenal | 9 | 8-0-1 | 14:5 | 24 |
| 2 |  Manchester City | 9 | 7-0-2 | 20:10 | 21 |
| 3 |  Brighton | 9 | 6-1-2 | 24:7 | 19 |
| 4 |  Chelsea | 9 | 5-1-3 | 19:15 | 16 |
| 5 |  Everton | 10 | 4-4-2 | 12:10 | 16 |
| 6 |  Liverpool | 9 | 4-3-2 | 11:9 | 15 |
| 7 |  Brentford | 9 | 3-5-1 | 16:9 | 14 |
| 8 |  Bournemouth | 9 | 3-3-3 | 14:13 | 12 |
| 9 |  Tottenham | 9 | 3-3-3 | 10:10 | 12 |
| 10 |  Aston Villa | 9 | 3-3-3 | 10:13 | 12 |
| 11 | Hull City | 9 | 2-5-2 | 11:10 | 11 |
| 12 |  Leeds | 9 | 2-5-2 | 9:8 | 11 |
| 13 |  Newcastle | 9 | 3-2-4 | 12:15 | 11 |
| 14 | Ipswich | 9 | 3-2-4 | 14:18 | 11 |
| 15 |  Fulham | 9 | 2-3-4 | 9:11 | 9 |
| 16 |  Coventry | 10 | 3-0-7 | 10:19 | 9 |
| 17 |  Manchester United | 9 | 1-4-4 | 10:15 | 7 |
| 18 |  Crystal Palace | 9 | 2-1-6 | 9:21 | 7 |
| 19 |  Nottingham Forest | 9 | 1-3-5 | 6:12 | 6 |
| 20 |  Sunderland | 9 | 1-2-6 | 7:17 | 5 |
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Questions and answers
Which tip do we give for Hull City vs Ipswich?
Ipswich +0.25 (Asian handicap) (1.67); Both teams to score (1.67).
Who will win Hull City vs Ipswich?
Our estimate gives Hull City a 34% chance of winning, the draw 28% and Ipswich 38%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 31 October 2026 at 15:00, venue MKM Stadium, Hull. Referee: T. Kirk.
Who will be missing?
Hull City: I. Ansah, D. Gyabi, C. Hughes, E. Matazo, M. Targett, J. Butland, L. Gourna-Douath. Ipswich: J. Taylor, S. Lukic. Team news can still change before kick-off.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?
We put over 2.5 goals at 51% (odds 1.94) and under 2.5 goals at 49% (odds 2.00).
Will both teams score?
We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 56% (odds 1.67).
What correct score do we see as likeliest?
Top of our list is 1–1 (12.2%), then 0–1 (9.4%) and 1–0 (8.7%).
How do you put your predictions together?
Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.
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