{"id":1434302,"date":"2026-02-23T09:59:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T09:59:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1434302"},"modified":"2026-02-23T11:01:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T11:01:47","slug":"match-preview-hull-vs-derby-24-02-26-championship","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-hull-vs-derby-24-02-26-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Hull City vs Derby County: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hull City<\/a> host Derby County<\/a> in a Championship<\/a> clash that pits one of the league’s most productive attacks against a side with a dominant head-to-head record. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Hull sitting 5th and Derby 8th, both teams remain firmly in the hunt for promotion play-off spots. Kick-off is set for 19:45 on Tuesday at the MKM Stadium, where Hull will be eager to shake off their historical struggles against the Rams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on Hull City’s superior attacking stats and Derby’s tendency to keep matches tight, here are our top betting recommendations for this fixture. We’re particularly confident in Hull City to win at home, given their edge in chance creation and shot accuracy, despite Derby’s historical dominance in the fixture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Hull City to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n11\/8 @ Betfair<\/a>
(42.7%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nHull have outscored Derby this season (51 vs 47), lead the division in big chances created, and boast higher shot and pass accuracy. At home, they’ll look to overturn a poor head-to-head record on the strength of their offensive output and creativity.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Under 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/11 @ Bet365<\/a>
(57.9%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nDerby have kept things tight defensively (41 conceded, 8 clean sheets) and five of the last six meetings between these sides have ended with two goals or fewer. There could be value in a cautious contest.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Hull City have powered their way to 5th with 51 goals scored in 32 games, while Derby sit 8th with a more balanced approach but fewer goals. Both are in the play-off mix, but Hull’s attacking stats stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Hull City<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n32<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n51<\/td>\n46<\/td>\n+5<\/td>\n54<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Derby County<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n33<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n47<\/td>\n41<\/td>\n+6<\/td>\n48<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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