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Hull City vs Manchester United is the Saturday lunchtime opener at the MKM Stadium, with the promoted hosts facing a daunting start against Michael Carrick’s side.
Hull are back in the top flight and welcome a Manchester United side rebuilt again over the summer and expected to challenge near the top. Andy Francis has the best bets, our score prediction and the head-to-head record below. The game kicks off at 12.30pm BST on Saturday, August 22nd.
Premium Tips
Andy is with the visitors, whose greater quality should tell against a promoted side, even on a testing opening-day trip.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Sesko to score anytime and Lewie Coyle to be booked | 6/1 | Benjamin Sesko arrives with a full pre-season under his belt and has already shown he knows where the goal is since his move from Leipzig, and he lines up alongside Cunha and Mbeumo in a United attack packed with firepower against a Hull defence untested at this level. Lewie Coyle captains the promoted side and will be tasked with containing United’s wide threat all afternoon, a job that often comes with rash challenges and referee attention, and he’s no stranger to the book. Combining United’s most dangerous forward with Hull’s captain picking up a caution makes for a well-priced 6/1. |
| Man United -1 Handicap | 11/10 | Manchester United finished third last season and have added further quality over the summer, giving Michael Carrick a squad capable of brushing aside newly promoted opposition. Hull return to the top flight for the first time since 2016-17 and, however loud the MKM Stadium gets, a back line untested at this level is likely to be exposed more than once by United’s attacking options. With Sesko, Cunha and Mbeumo all in the side, a routine victory margin of two or more goals looks the realistic outcome, making the -1 handicap a smart way to back a professional away win at 11/10. |
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How Hull City go into the game
Hull City return to the Premier League for the first time since 2016-17 after earning promotion from the Championship. The MKM Stadium can be a lively venue, and they will need every bit of that backing this season.
Survival is the aim, and taking anything from an opening-day meeting with Manchester United would be a huge lift. Staying compact and frustrating the visitors is the obvious plan.
How Manchester United go into the game
Manchester United finished third last season on 71 points, scoring 69 goals as they returned towards the top of the table. Another summer of investment means expectations are high once again.
Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo give them a potent attacking mix. A professional away win to start the season is the target for Michael Carrick’s men.
Hull City vs Manchester United head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/02/17 | Manchester United | 0-0 | Hull City |
| 26/01/17 | Hull City | 2-1 | Manchester United |
| 10/01/17 | Manchester United | 2-0 | Hull City |
| 27/08/16 | Hull City | 0-1 | Manchester United |
The clubs last met in 2016-17, Hull’s most recent top-flight campaign, sharing four games across league and cup. Manchester United have the better of the recent history.
Hull City vs Manchester United predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United to win | 4/11 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Far stronger squad against a promoted side. |
| Benjamin Sesko anytime scorer | 20/21 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Leads the line against a promoted defence. |
| Under 2.5 goals | 8/11 | ⭐⭐ | United’s attacking quality on the road. |
| Both teams to score – No | 4/5 | ⭐⭐⭐ | United favoured to keep it tight at the back. |
| Manchester United to win 2-0 | 6/1 | ⭐⭐ | Our headline scoreline for an away win. |
Hull City vs Manchester United score prediction
Hull will make it awkward and the lunchtime atmosphere will be fierce, but United have the class to settle this before too long. We expect the visitors to control the game and win with a bit to spare. Score prediction: Hull City 0-2 Manchester United.
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