Hull City vs Aston Villa prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, September 5, 2026
English Premier League
In the 3rd round of the English Premier League, Hull City will face Aston Villa on September 5, 2026. The visitors will be looking to win, but their opponents have already pulled off a few surprises.
Hull City vs Aston Villa team news and expert analysis
The club from Hull have finally returned to the Premier League after winning the Championship play-offs. They stunned everyone in the opening round with a convincing 2-0 victory over Manchester United. They subsequently drew with Stoke City in the League Cup but advanced after winning the penalty shootout. Last round, they faced another newcomer, Coventry City, and once again managed to score without conceding, securing another victory.
The Birmingham side had a difficult start to last season but eventually won the Europa League and climbed to fourth place in the Premier League. However, they have also made a poor start this time around. Losing to PSG in the UEFA Super Cup was understandable, but they were then thrashed 4-0 by Brighton in the opening round of the Premier League. On Monday, they also lost to Arsenal, although only narrowly, 0-1.
The Premier League newcomers posted less impressive figures in the Championship, averaging 1.49 goals scored and 1.35 conceded per match. The European trophy winners scored 1.47 goals per game domestically, while conceding 1.29.
Head to Head matches: Hull City vs Aston Villa
Three of the last four meetings ended in draws, with Aston Villa winning the other.
The visitors are considered favourites despite their much poorer start — and, frankly, it is time for them to come alive. We are backing them to secure victory here, taking the away win (odds – 1.90).
Hull City vs Aston Villa: key statistics and trends
- Hull City have won three times, including their cup victory on penalties
- Aston Villa have lost all three of their matches this season
Hull City vs Aston Villa: Possible starting lineups
Hull City are expected to play in a 1-5-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Tzolakis - Giles, Coyle, Mendy, Egan, Ajayi - Stroud, Slater, Crooks, Belloumi - McBurnie
Aston Villa are expected to play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Bizot - Maatsen, Torres, Lindelöf, Cash - João Gomes, Kamara - Hemmings, Barkley, McGinn - Buendía
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