Hull City vs Aston Villa Predictions
Premier League · England
Hull City
AI Predicted Score
1 - 1
Aston Villa
Win Probability (1X2)
Best Value Pick
Match Result: Draw
@ 3.7(+33% edge)
Hull City vs Aston Villa: Match Preview
Hull City arrive at the MKM Stadium buoyed by a flying start to the Premier League campaign, having dispatched Manchester United 2-0 in their opener to extend an unbeaten run to three matches. The Tigers’ defensive organisation has been the foundation of this momentum, with two clean sheets in their last five and a home record that now reads one win from one. Aston Villa, in stark contrast, are reeling from a four-match losing streak, capped by a 4-0 humbling at Brighton that leaves them languishing near the bottom of the table and facing early questions about their direction.
The tactical matchup points to a cagey contest. Hull’s recent games have been low on chances—just 1.6 shots and 0.8 shots on target per game in their last five—while Villa have managed only 0.8 shots on target themselves, despite averaging 4.2 shots overall. Both sides have struggled for attacking fluency, with Hull scoring just once per game and Villa failing to find the net in their last two competitive outings. Set pieces are unlikely to be decisive, as neither team has averaged more than a corner per game recently, but Villa’s discipline could be tested after picking up a red card and multiple yellows in their last two.
Given Hull’s defensive momentum and Villa’s current lack of confidence, the model expects a tense, low-scoring affair with few clear-cut chances. The draw is favoured, supported by a strong historical trend (four draws in the last eight head-to-heads), and the under 2.5 goals market is underpinned by both teams’ recent attacking struggles.
How Hull City and Aston Villa Are Arriving
Form, fitness and who's likely to start.
Hull City vs Aston Villa Goalscorer Form
Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.
Hull Citylast 5 matchesRegular contributor
Occasional threat
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Occasional threat
Aston Villalast 5 matchesOccasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Hull City’s momentum is building, with an unbeaten run of three and a statement 2-0 win over Manchester United in their Premier League opener. Their defensive structure has been solid, conceding just 0.8 goals per game in their last five. Aston Villa, meanwhile, are in the midst of a four-match losing streak, conceding 2+ in each of their last three and failing to score in their last two competitive fixtures.
Hull City vs Aston Villa — Last 1 Matches
Strengths
- +100% clean sheet rate this season
Strengths
- +Both teams scoring in most recent games
- +Over 2.5 goals in 100% of games this season
Concerns
- −4/5 losses in last 5 — poor form
- −Leaky defence — 2.2 conceded/game
- −No clean sheets in last 5 matches
Hull City vs Aston Villa Prediction Confidence at a Glance
How strongly the model leans on each market.
Stats Worth Knowing
The numbers behind Hull City vs Aston Villa that most previews miss.
- 1Hull City have conceded just 0.8 goals per game across their last five, with two clean sheets in that run.
- 2Aston Villa are on a four-match losing streak, conceding at least twice in each of their last three.
- 3Four of the last eight meetings between these sides have ended in a draw, with only one Hull home win.
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Over 2.5 Goals
40%
BTTS: Yes
47%
Likely Scores
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The Case For This Hull City vs Aston Villa Prediction
Hull City enter the Premier League campaign riding a wave of positivity, having dispatched Manchester United 2-0 at home in their opener and stretching their unbeaten run to three matches in all competitions. Aston Villa, by contrast, are mired in a four-game losing streak, including a bruising 4-0 defeat at Brighton that leaves them near the foot of the table and searching for answers in both boxes. The form lines are stark: Hull’s defensive solidity is peaking just as Villa’s confidence ebbs. Statistically, Hull’s recent matches have been tight affairs—just 1 goal scored and 0.8 conceded on average across their last five, with two clean sheets and only two matches seeing both teams score. Villa’s numbers are more volatile: 1.2 goals for but a concerning 2.2 conceded per game, and no clean sheets in their last five. Both sides have struggled to create high-quality chances (Hull averaging just 1.6 shots per game, Villa 4.2), suggesting a midfield battle rather than end-to-end action. Discipline may play a role, with Villa picking up four reds or yellows in their last three. With Hull’s momentum and defensive shape pitted against Villa’s need for a response, the model expects a tense, low-scoring contest. The draw emerges as the likeliest outcome, especially given the historical head-to-head trend (four draws in the last eight), and the under 2.5 goals market looks well supported by both teams’ recent attacking limitations.
Key Factors at a Glance
Recent Form
- →Hull City are unbeaten in their last three matches, including a 2-0 win over Manchester United.
Attack
- →Four of the last eight head-to-head meetings have finished level.
Defence
- →Aston Villa have lost four in a row, conceding 2+ in each of their last three.
Where the Model Sees Value: Hull City vs Aston Villa(2)
Selections where the model's probability beats the bookmaker's implied probability. Expected value is computed from real consensus odds, not opinion.
Match Result: Draw@ 3.62
Hull City’s recent momentum—unbeaten in their last three, including a 2-0 win over Manchester United—contrasts with Aston Villa’s four-match losing streak, but both sides have struggled for attacking fluency (Hull averaging just 1 goal per game in their last five, Villa failing to score in their league opener). With neither side showing consistent firepower and four draws in the last eight head-to-head meetings, the draw stands out as value.
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Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5@ 2
Hull have kept two clean sheets in their last five and their only league match finished 2-0, while Villa have failed to score in their last two competitive outings and average just 1.2 goals for and 2.2 against in their last five. The model projects a low-scoring contest, with under 2.5 goals hitting in 56% of simulations.
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🚩 Hull City vs Aston Villa Corners Prediction
low confidenceOur corners model projects roughly 4 corners for Hull City and 3.8 for Aston Villa, for an expected total of 7.8. That makes the model lean Under 9.5 corners (74%). Over 8.5: 38% · Over 10.5: 16%.
What History Says: Hull City vs Aston Villa
The head-to-head record is tight, with four draws in the last eight meetings and only one Hull home win. Villa have enjoyed more success on the road in this fixture, but recent encounters have tended to be low-scoring and closely fought.
Hull City vs Aston Villa Head-to-Head History
Last 8 meetings between these sides
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Hull City wins
4
Draws
3
Aston Villa wins
Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Hull City vs Aston Villa
The biggest value edge is on the draw at 3.7 odds, with the model’s 36% probability implying a +33% edge over the market. Under 2.5 goals at even money (2.0) is also a value angle, supported by both teams’ recent attacking struggles and Hull’s defensive momentum.
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Things to Watch: Hull City vs Aston Villa
- ⚠️Both teams have played only one league match this season, so some form data is drawn from pre-season friendlies.
- ⚠️Hull's attacking numbers are low, but their defensive solidity may be inflated by a single league game sample.
- ⚠️Villa’s recent form is poor, but their squad quality could see a bounce-back not reflected in current data.
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Final Verdict
Hull City 1–1 Aston VillaThe model calls this a 1-1 draw, with Hull’s defensive momentum—two clean sheets in their last five and a shutout of Manchester United—balancing out Villa’s desperation to halt a four-game slide. The strongest data point is Villa’s ongoing defensive frailty (2.2 goals conceded per game in their last five), but if either side finds attacking rhythm early, the low-scoring draw projection could be undone.
Hull City vs Aston Villa: Common Questions
Who will win Hull City vs Aston Villa?
The model rates this as an evenly matched contest: Hull win 32%, draw 36%, Aston Villa win 32%. Hull’s recent form and Villa’s four-game losing streak tilt the probabilities toward a draw, especially with four draws in the last eight head-to-head meetings.
Will Hull City’s unbeaten run continue against Aston Villa?
Hull City are unbeaten in their last three and have kept two clean sheets in their last five, while Villa have lost four in a row. The model gives Hull a 68% chance of avoiding defeat (win or draw) in this fixture.
Is under 2.5 goals a good bet for Hull City vs Aston Villa?
Yes, under 2.5 goals is favoured by the model at 56% probability, with both teams struggling for attacking output (Hull averaging just 1 goal per game, Villa failing to score in their last two competitive matches).
How This Prediction Was Made
The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Hull City vs Aston Villa: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.
This fixture was routed to The Form Guide, the momentum specialist — weights the last five matches above everything. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.
Last updated: 29 August 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.