Hull City vs Brentford prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
On October 25, 2026, Hull City and Brentford will face each other in the 8th round of the English Premier League. The visitors will be aiming for victory, but the hosts have already managed to surprise more than once.
Hull City vs Brentford: team news and expert analysis
The club from Hull unexpectedly broke into the Championship's top six and then went on to win the playoffs. Moreover, they immediately made an impact at the elite level by defeating Manchester United, before continuing to collect points, losing only to Sunderland — and that was in the League Cup — and Newcastle. They also suffered a 0-1 defeat to Fulham in the most recent round.
The London side have also been a pleasant surprise, but in a fiercely competitive race they finished eighth, behind Brighton only on goal difference — both teams had 53 points. They have made a solid start this season, continuing their run in the League Cup while actively collecting points in the Premier League. They suffered their first defeat in the previous round, losing 1-2 to Liverpool.
The Premier League newcomers have a respectable record: 1.14 goals scored and one conceded per match. The capital club are even more prolific, scoring 1.86 goals per game while conceding 1.14.
Previous meetings: Hull City vs Brentford
The last three encounters produced two wins for the Londoners and one draw — although all of them took place in 2019 and 2020.
The hosts' initial momentum appears to have run out. The visitors from London should be able to win this time (odds – 1.74).
Hull City vs Brentford: key statistics and trends
- Hull City have lost three of their last five matches
- Both teams have scored in 43% of Hull City's matches, with an average total of 2.14 goals per game
- Brentford remained unbeaten in all competitions this season until the previous round
- Both teams have scored in 71% of Brentford's matches, with an average total of 3.0 goals per game
Hull City vs Brentford: possible starting lineups
Hull City play in a 1-3-4-3 formation (possible lineup): Tsolakis — Ajayi, Egan, Mendy — Coyle, Crooks, Slater, Giles — Gelhardt, McBurnie, Thomas
Brentford play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Kelleher — Kayode, Schuster, Ajer, Diouf — Yarmoliuk, Yanelt — Anthony, Lewis-Potter, Schade — Thiago
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