Newcastle United vs Hull City prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, September 19, 2026
On September 19, 2026, Newcastle United will face Hull City in the fifth round of the English Premier League. The visitors will try to surprise everyone once again.
Newcastle United vs Hull City team news and expert analysis
The club from St James' Park reached the Champions League knockout stages last season, bowing out only to Barcelona. However, they slipped to 12th place in the domestic league and overhauled their squad during the summer, selling several stars. The manager, Howe, also decided to leave. His replacement, Jaisle, has nevertheless handled the job well. Newcastle opened their League Cup campaign with a win over West Bromwich and recently defeated Millwall as well. His side consistently picked up points in the Premier League, although their only victory came against Tottenham, alongside draws with Liverpool and Bournemouth. In the latest round, they suffered a heavy 1-4 defeat to Leeds.
The team from Hull surprised everyone by managing to return from the Championship after winning the playoffs. Moreover, despite being viewed as outsiders, they began their Premier League campaign with victories over Manchester United and Coventry, while also eliminating Stoke City on penalties in the League Cup. They then faced Sunderland. In the league, they kept a clean sheet against Aston Villa in a goalless draw. Against Chelsea, by contrast, they produced an entertaining 2-2 thriller.
Elanga and company are scoring 1.75 goals per game, while conceding two. The surprising newcomers are averaging 1.25 goals scored and 0.5 conceded.
Previous matches: Newcastle United vs Hull City
Newcastle have won one of the last three meetings, with the other two ending in draws. However, after one of those draws, in a cup tie ten years ago, Hull went through by winning the penalty shootout.
The hosts are expected to win, and quite comfortably at that. But the visitors have their own weapons, so our pick is "both teams to score" (odds – 1.67).
Newcastle United vs Hull City: key statistics and trends
- Newcastle United have won one of their last three matches
- 75% of Newcastle's matches feature goals from both teams, with an average total of 3.75 goals per game
- Hull City have drawn three of their last five matches
- 25% of Hull's matches feature goals from both teams, with an average total of 1.75 goals per game
Newcastle United vs Hull City: possible starting lineups
Newcastle United play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Hornicek – Hall, Botman, Thiaw, Dedic – Miley, Gonzalez – Barnes, Willock, Elanga – Wissa
Hull City play in a 1-5-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Tzolakis – Giles, Coyle, Mendy, Egan, Ajayi – Stroud, Gourna-Douath, Slater, Belloumi – McBurnie
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