{"id":8194,"date":"2026-08-23T18:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T18:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/ng\/stoke-city-vs-hull-city-predictions-picks-odds-25-08-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-08-23T18:45:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T18:45:00","slug":"stoke-city-vs-hull-city-predictions-picks-odds-25-08-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/ng\/stoke-city-vs-hull-city-predictions-picks-odds-25-08-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Stoke City vs Hull City Predictions, Picks & Odds – 25\/08\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n \"\"\n Carabao Cup<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \"Stoke\n Stoke City<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 25 Aug 2026<\/span>\n 19:45<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n \"Hull\n Hull City<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n Prediction:<\/span>\n
\n Hull City to win<\/span>\n 2.45<\/a><\/span>\n <\/div>\n View odds\"Betano\" ><\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n
\n Pick your prediction<\/span>\n
\"\" Stoke City<\/a>Draw<\/a>\"\" Hull City<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

Stoke City vs Hull City Predictions, Picks & Odds – 25\/08\/2026<\/h1>
\"\"Carabao Cup · 2nd Round<\/div>
<\/rect><\/line><\/line><\/line><\/svg> 25 Aug 2026<\/span>\n<\/path><\/circle><\/svg> Bet365 Stadium<\/span>\n<\/path><\/circle><\/svg> Tiernan Allen<\/span><\/div>
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Stoke City vs Hull City – Best bets of the match<\/h3>\n
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Bookmaker<\/th>1<\/th>X<\/th>2<\/th>Bonus info<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n
Betano<\/strong><\/td>2.90<\/a><\/td>3.15<\/a><\/td>2.45<\/a><\/td>View odds<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
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<\/polygon><\/svg> Our prediction<\/div>\n
2: Hull City to win<\/div>\n
\n 2.45<\/a><\/span>\n on Betano\"Betano\"<\/span>\n · Confidence Medium<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n
<\/circle><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 24 Aug 2026 at 07:10 · Odds are subject to change<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/path><\/path><\/path><\/path><\/path><\/path><\/svg>Competition:<\/strong> Carabao Cup<\/span><\/div>
<\/path><\/line><\/svg>Stage:<\/strong> 2nd Round<\/span><\/div>
<\/rect><\/line><\/line><\/line><\/svg>Date:<\/strong> 25 Aug 2026<\/span><\/div>
<\/circle><\/polyline><\/svg>Time:<\/strong> 19:45 WAT<\/span><\/div>
<\/path><\/circle><\/svg>Stadium:<\/strong> Bet365 Stadium<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Stoke City vs Hull City Preview<\/h2>

Stoke City's season has begun in dismal fashion. Mark Robins' side have lost both of their Championship openers, and confidence around the Bet365 Stadium is low. To compound matters, midfielder Svante Ingelsson serves a suspension after his red card against Southampton, while Robins himself has voiced concerns over squad depth. A Carabao Cup second round tie might seem like an unwelcome distraction for a team already scrambling for answers in the league.<\/p>

Hull City, newly promoted to the Premier League, arrive brimming with confidence after their remarkable opening day victory, a clean-sheet triumph over Manchester United. Sergio Jakirovic is expected to rotate heavily with league survival the priority, though the Tigers' recent pedigree at this ground is striking: three consecutive wins on their last three league visits here. Injuries to Semi Ajayi, Nobel Mendy, and Lewie Coyle from that United clash need monitoring, but Hidemasa Morita should return from a calf problem.<\/p>

Hull City's away win at 2.45<\/a> represents the standout value in this fixture. The Tigers have won their last three league visits to the Bet365 Stadium, and their confidence will be sky-high after dismantling Manchester United on the opening weekend. Stoke, meanwhile, have lost both Championship matches so far and are missing the suspended Svante Ingelsson in midfield.<\/p>

Rotation is inevitable from both sides, but Hull's squad depth looks superior following their summer recruitment. Sergej Jakirovic may rest key players, yet even a second-string Tigers side should carry enough quality to trouble a Stoke outfit that manager Mark Robins has admitted lacks depth. Three fresh injury concerns from the United game could complicate selection, though Hidemasa Morita's return from a calf problem offers welcome reinforcement.<\/p>

Backing Hull City to win<\/strong> at 2.45<\/a> is the recommended pick here. The hosts' poor early form and personnel issues make them vulnerable, while Hull's recent pedigree at this ground speaks for itself. Under 2.5 goals at N\/A also merits consideration given the likely rotation from both camps. Odds correct at time of publication.<\/p>

Trends to Know about Stoke City vs Hull City<\/h2>
  • Hull won last three visits here<\/li>
  • Stoke lost both opening league games<\/li>
  • Hull beat Manchester United on matchday one<\/li><\/ul>
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    Form & Statistics: Stoke City vs Hull City<\/h3>\n
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    Stoke City<\/h4>\n

    Recent form<\/p>\n

    L<\/span>L<\/span>W<\/span><\/div>\n
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    <\/span>Wins<\/span>1\/3 (33%)<\/span><\/div>\n
    <\/span>Draws<\/span>0\/3 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n
    <\/span>Losses<\/span>2\/3 (67%)<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

    Season statistics (3)<\/p>\n

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    1.9<\/span>Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n
    38%<\/span>Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n
    0.8<\/span>Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n
    1.1<\/span>Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>
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    Hull City<\/h4>\n

    Recent form<\/p>\n

    W<\/span><\/div>\n
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    <\/span>Wins<\/span>1\/1 (100%)<\/span><\/div>\n
    <\/span>Draws<\/span>0\/1 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n
    <\/span>Losses<\/span>0\/1 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

    Season statistics (1)<\/p>\n

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    2.8<\/span>Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n
    57%<\/span>Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n
    1.5<\/span>Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n
    1.3<\/span>Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
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    Statistic<\/th>Stoke City<\/th><\/th>Hull City<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n
    Last 5 results<\/td>1W 2L<\/td>·<\/td>1W<\/td><\/tr>
    Avg goals scored<\/td>0.8<\/td>·<\/td>1.5<\/td><\/tr>
    Avg goals conceded<\/td>1.1<\/td>·<\/td>1.3<\/td><\/tr>
    Under 2.5 (last 5)<\/td>1\/3<\/td>·<\/td>1\/1<\/td><\/tr>
    H2H, last 4 meetings<\/td>2 Stoke City · 0 Draws · 2 Hull City<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n<\/div>
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    \n Probable lineup<\/span>\n

    Lineups: Stoke City vs Hull City<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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    Stoke City<\/h4>
    4-3-3<\/div>

    Starters<\/p>

    1. 1<\/span> Jack Bonham<\/li>
    2. 2<\/span> Ben Johnson<\/li>
    3. 3<\/span> Luke McNally<\/li>
    4. 4<\/span> Michael Rose<\/li>
    5. 5<\/span> Enda Stevens<\/li>
    6. 6<\/span> Wouter Burger<\/li>
    7. 7<\/span> Josh Laurent<\/li>
    8. 8<\/span> Tomas Rigo<\/li>
    9. 9<\/span> Million Manhoef<\/li>
    10. 10<\/span> Robert Bozenik<\/li>
    11. 11<\/span> Andre Vidigal<\/li><\/ol>

      Bench<\/p>

      • Frank Fielding<\/li>
      • Ki-Jana Hoever<\/li>
      • Lynden Gooch<\/li>
      • Lewis Baker<\/li>
      • Bae Jun-ho<\/li>
      • Tyrese Campbell<\/li>
      • Ryan Mmaee<\/li><\/ul>

        Absent<\/p>

        • Junior Tchamadeu (injury)<\/span><\/li>
        • Svante Ingelsson (Suspension (two yellow cards in last league match))<\/span><\/li>
        • Aaron Cresswell (Knee injury (expected back mid-September))<\/span><\/li>
        • Lamine Cisse (Muscle injury (expected back early September))<\/span><\/li>
        • Bosun Lawal (Injury (confirmed absentee))<\/span><\/li>
        • Ato Ampah (Muscle injury (expected back early September))<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>

          Hull City<\/h4>
          4-2-3-1<\/div>

          Starters<\/p>

          1. 1<\/span> Konstantinos Tzolakis<\/li>
          2. 2<\/span> Cody Drameh<\/li>
          3. 3<\/span> Paddy McNair<\/li>
          4. 4<\/span> Matt Targett<\/li>
          5. 5<\/span> Ryan Giles<\/li>
          6. 6<\/span> Lucas Gourna-Douath<\/li>
          7. 7<\/span> Regan Slater<\/li>
          8. 8<\/span> Mohamed Belloumi<\/li>
          9. 9<\/span> Jens Hjertø-Dahl<\/li>
          10. 10<\/span> David Akintola<\/li>
          11. 11<\/span> Oliver McBurnie<\/li><\/ol>

            Bench<\/p>

            • George Long<\/li>
            • Lucas Herrington<\/li>
            • Kieran Dowell<\/li>
            • Elliot Stroud<\/li>
            • Hidemasa Morita<\/li>
            • Abdülkadir Ömür<\/li><\/ul>

              Absent<\/p>

              • Eliot Matazo (injury)<\/span><\/li>
              • Darko Gyabi (injury)<\/span><\/li>
              • Jack Butland (Elbow injury (expected back end of year\/early new year))<\/span><\/li>
              • Oscar Zambrano (Hamstring injury (expected back mid-September))<\/span><\/li>
              • Charlie Hughes (Double hernia surgery (return date uncertain, missing start of season))<\/span><\/li>
              • Joe Gelhardt (Ankle injury (expected out for another three weeks, until early September))<\/span><\/li>
              • Matty Jacob (Hip injury)<\/span><\/li>
              • John Egan (Injury (listed as unavailable by one source))<\/span><\/li>
              • Liam Millar (Leg injury (listed as unavailable by one source))<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

                Low confidence<\/p>\n<\/div>

                Both lineups carry a speculative tag, drawn from a single source, so treat the expected 4-3-3 vs 4-2-3-1 shape with some caution ahead of kickoff. That said, the tactical contrast is clear: Stoke look to press with width through Andre Vidigal<\/strong>, while Hull set up with a more structured double pivot behind their attack.<\/p>

                For Hull, Oliver McBurnie<\/strong> leads the line in a 4-2-3-1 that prioritises defensive compactness before transitioning quickly. Stoke's three-man midfield will need to control the tempo if they are to exploit home advantage in this early Carabao Cup tie.<\/p>

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                Stoke City vs Hull City: Head-to-Head<\/h3>\n
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                <\/div>\n
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                \n Stoke City 50 %<\/strong><\/span>\n Draws 0 %<\/strong><\/span>\n Hull City 50 %<\/strong><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

                Average statistics (recent meetings)<\/p>\n

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                2.8<\/span>Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n
                75%<\/span>Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n
                0.8<\/span>Home goals<\/span><\/div>\n
                2<\/span>Away goals<\/span><\/div>\n
                75%<\/span>Over 2.5 goals<\/span><\/div>\n
                25%<\/span>Under 2.5 goals<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

                How to Watch Stoke City vs Hull City Match?<\/h2>

                What time is Stoke City vs Hull City?<\/h3>

                Stoke City host Hull City at the Bet365 Stadium on 25th August 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 19:45.<\/p>

                Where is Stoke City vs Hull City being played?<\/h3>

                This Carabao Cup second round tie takes place at the Bet365 Stadium<\/strong> in Stoke-on-Trent.<\/p>

                How Can I Watch Stoke City vs Hull City on TV and Live Stream?<\/h2>

                Check local listings and your streaming provider for live coverage of this Carabao Cup second round tie.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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