{"id":1444092,"date":"2026-04-20T09:21:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T08:21:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1444092"},"modified":"2026-04-20T09:21:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T08:21:34","slug":"match-preview-leicester-vs-hull-21-04-26-championship","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-leicester-vs-hull-21-04-26-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Leicester City vs Hull City: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hull City<\/a> travel to face Leicester City<\/a> this weekend in a Championship<\/a> clash with plenty at stake at the King Power Stadium. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kick-off is set for Tuesday at 7:45pm, with Hull seeking to cement their play-off push against a Leicester side battling at the opposite end of the table. Recent head-to-heads have been tight, but the visitors’ season-long efficiency in both boxes could prove decisive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

Based on Hull’s superior attacking efficiency and Leicester’s defensive frailties, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in the goals flowing and in Ricardo Pereira picking up a card.<\/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
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n13\/10 @ Paddy Power<\/a>
(43.5%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nRecent H2Hs have averaged 3 goals per game. Both teams’ defences are vulnerable, with Leicester conceding 65 and Hull 61 in 43 games. Both sides also feature in the league’s top 10 for shots on target per match.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Anytime Card for Ricardo Pereira<\/strong><\/td>\n11\/8 @ SkyBet<\/a>
(42.1%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nLeicester’s full-back has been booked in two of his last five appearances and faces Hull’s dangerous wide players. The Foxes have struggled with discipline, averaging over 1.5 cards per game.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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

    Hull City have emerged as one of the division’s more effective sides, sitting 6th with a win rate of 47% and a positive goal difference. In contrast, Leicester City find themselves mired in the bottom two, with just 11 wins and a goal difference of -11, reflecting their defensive struggles. Here are the current standings for both teams:<\/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>\n6<\/td>\n43<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n65<\/td>\n61<\/td>\n+4<\/td>\n69<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Leicester City<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n43<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n54<\/td>\n65<\/td>\n-11<\/td>\n41<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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