Hull City host Ipswich Town at Kingston Communications Stadium on Saturday, October 31 (11:00 AM ET / 10:00 AM CT / 8:00 AM PT).
Hull City have a lengthy absentee list to navigate: knee-issue casualty Eliot Matazo, ankle issue sufferer Matt Targett, lower-back issue sufferer Ilyas Ansah, groin issue pair Darko Gyabi and Charlie Hughes, calf issue duo Lucas Gourna-Douath and Robinio Vaz, and thigh issue absentee Mohamed-Ali Cho are all out, while goalkeeper Jack Butland (elbow issue) and defender Nobel Mendy (groin issue) are doubtful. That leaves Mohamed El Bachir Belloumi, Hull’s leading scorer from midfield, and striker Oliver McBurnie, who has created 7 chances in 622 minutes, to carry the attacking burden. Ipswich Town have only one concern, with midfielder Sasa Lukic a groin-issue doubt, so Julio Enciso and striker Emersonn should again lead their forward line.
Both sides arrive with seasons built on tight margins rather than goals. Hull City’s +1 goal difference from 7 games points to a team that controls matches more than it blows teams away, while Ipswich Town’s -4 goal difference from 8 outings suggests a side still short of defensive solidity away from home. With Belloumi offering Hull’s sharpest route to goal and Enciso needed to unlock space for Ipswich, this has the shape of a cagey, low-scoring contest settled by one moment in either box.
Hull City vs Ipswich Town: Best Bets & Predictions
A tight Premier League meeting between two sides whose numbers point more to a grind than a shootout.
Our approach: Signal weighs standings, goal difference and personnel news over reputation, and lands on a narrow home edge for Hull City in a match few shots should decide.
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Season Form & Standings
Hull City have taken 9 points from 7 games, while Ipswich Town have accrued 10 points from 8 outings. The visitors have the extra fixture but also the shakier record, with 3 wins and 4 losses to show for it, as well as a -4 goal difference against Hull’s +1.
Premier League
| Team | Pos | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Town | 10 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 16 | -4 | 10 |
| Hull City | 11 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 7 | +1 | 9 |
Hull City vs Ipswich Town Predicted Lineups
Predicted XI — updated for the latest team news.
Hull City
5-4-1Ipswich Town
4-2-3-1Potential Match-Winners
- Mohamed El Bachir Belloumi (Hull City): 3 goals and 5 chances created in 514 minutes make Belloumi Hull City’s most direct route to goal from midfield.
- Oliver McBurnie (Hull City): McBurnie has created 7 chances and landed 3 of his 10 shots on target across 622 minutes, the clearest focal point for Hull’s attack even without a goal yet.
- Julio César Enciso Espínola (Ipswich Town): Enciso leads Ipswich’s chance creation with 7 created from 23 shots, operating as the away side’s main creative outlet.
Recent Form
Hull City: D D L D L
- 2026-10-17: Fulham 1-0 Hull City (L, away)
- 2026-10-11: Hull City 2-2 Everton (D, home)
- 2026-09-19: Newcastle 2-1 Hull City (L, away)
- 2026-09-12: Chelsea 2-2 Hull City (D, away)
- 2026-09-05: Hull City 0-0 Aston Villa (D, home)
Hull’s last five have brought three draws and 2 losses, including a 2-2 home draw with Everton and a 1-0 loss at Fulham.
Ipswich Town: W L W L D
- 2026-10-23: Ipswich Town 1-1 Nottingham Forest (D, home)
- 2026-10-17: Manchester City 3-2 Ipswich Town (L, away)
- 2026-10-10: Ipswich Town 2-1 Fulham (W, home)
- 2026-09-19: Everton 1-0 Ipswich Town (L, away)
- 2026-09-12: Crystal Palace 2-3 Ipswich Town (W, away)
Ipswich have won 2, lost 2 and drawn 1 of their last five, including a 2-1 win over Fulham and a 3-2 loss at Manchester City.
Hull City vs Ipswich Town Prediction
Expect a cagey, low-event afternoon in which clear sight of goal is at a premium for both sides. Hull City’s +1 goal difference from 7 games reflects a team that controls matches rather than overwhelming opponents, and home advantage plus Belloumi’s movement between the lines should be enough to find the single breakthrough. Ipswich Town’s -four goal difference from eight outings points to continued problems soaking up pressure on the road, so this one finishes 1-0 to Hull City.