Hull City vs Ipswich Predictions

Prediction by The Value Scout — The betting market sees no clear favourite here (best case 39% implied) — routed to The Value Scout to hunt for the edge in an open fixture.
Premier LeaguePremier League · England
medium confidence
Hull City

Hull City

AI Predicted Score

1 - 2

Ipswich

Ipswich

🗓️ Saturday, 31 Oct 2026 at 15:00 GMT (venue time) · 15:00 UTC (your time)📍 MKM Stadium, Hull

Win Probability (1X2)

Hull City 32%Draw 28%Ipswich 40%

Best Value Pick

Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5

@ 1.8(+5% edge)

Recommended Bets: Hull City vs Ipswich

Match Result: Ipswich Win
@ 2.636/10
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
@ 1.85/10

Hull City vs Ipswich: Match Preview

Hull City enter this contest sitting 10th, just one point behind Ipswich, but their recent form is a concern: winless in five (LDLDL) and without a clean sheet in that run. At home, however, Hull remain unbeaten (1W 2D), relying on defensive structure but struggling to convert draws into wins. Ipswich, meanwhile, have been unpredictable—three defeats in four away but with a potent attack that has delivered seven goals on the road, offset by a leaky defence conceding 11 in those same matches.

Statistically, the matchup tilts towards goals. Ipswich's away games average 4.5 goals, and both teams have seen BTTS land in four of their last five. Hull's attack is less prolific (1.0 goals per last five), but their set-piece output is notable—6.4 corners per game recently—while Ipswich's low corner count (2.4 per last five) hints at a more direct approach. Discipline could play a role: Hull average 3.2 yellows per match, raising the prospect of bookings value.

The model rates Ipswich marginally higher, assigning them a 40% win chance to Hull's 32%. With neither defence reliable and both sides trending over 2.5 goals (Ipswich 62.5% season rate), the likeliest scenario is an open, error-prone contest. The market prices this as a toss-up, but the numbers give a modest edge to the visitors and the overs.

Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Hull City vs Ipswich

The market prices this match as a near toss-up, but the model finds a small edge backing Ipswich at 2.60, given their higher attacking output and Hull's defensive slide. Over 2.5 goals also shows a modest value at 1.80, supported by Ipswich's high-scoring away games and both teams' lack of clean sheets. The BTTS market is about right, with only a marginal edge.

Odds from Bet365. Positive edge = our model gives a higher probability than the odds imply. EV = expected value per £1 staked.

1X2

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Hull City Win2.5532.0%-7.2%
Draw3.4028.0%-1.4%
Ipswich Win2.6040.0%+1.5%

Over/Under 2.5

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Over 2.5value1.8058.0%+2.4%
Under 2.52.0042.0%-8.0%

Both Teams Score

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Yes1.6262.0%+0.3%
No2.2038.0%-7.5%

Best Value Markets Found by the Model

1X2: Ipswich Win @ 2.60EV +0.040
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5 @ 1.80EV +0.044
Both Teams Score: Yes @ 1.62EV +0.004

EV per £1 staked. Positive EV means this bet has mathematical edge over the long run. Past model accuracy is tracked on our predictions tracker.

Edge and EV are derived from model probabilities only and do not constitute financial advice. Odds fluctuate — always verify current prices with your bookmaker.

Hull City vs Ipswich Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
32%
28%
40%
Hull City 32%Draw 28%Ipswich 40%
Both Teams to Score
62%
38%
Yes 62%No 38%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
58%
42%
Over 2.5 58%Under 2.5 42%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
58%
42%
Over 9.5 58%Under 9.5 42%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Hull City vs Ipswich that most previews miss.

  • 1Ipswich's away matches have produced over 2.5 goals in 75% of cases this season (3/4), with an average of 4.5 goals per game.
  • 2Hull have drawn two of their three home league matches, conceding just twice but scoring only four.
  • 3Across the last five for both teams, there have been zero clean sheets and BTTS has landed in 7 of 10 combined games.

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Hull City1.40

Expected goals · model says 1.40

Ipswich1.55

Expected goals · model says 1.55

Win Probability
Hull City 34% Draw 24% Ipswich 41%

Over 2.5 Goals

57%

BTTS: Yes

59%

Likely Scores

1-1 · 1-2 · 0-1

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The Case For This Hull City vs Ipswich Prediction

Hull City and Ipswich meet as near equals in the table, but the underlying numbers reveal sharper edges than the market suggests. Ipswich's away record is patchy, but their attacking output and Hull's defensive frailties tip the balance in the visitors' favour. With both sides trending towards high-scoring encounters and neither keeping a clean sheet in their last five, the model finds value on an away win and goals.

Key Factors at a Glance

Recent Form

  • →Hull's home record is unbeaten but leans heavily on draws (1W 2D 0L), while Ipswich's away matches have seen 18 goals in 4 games.

Defence

  • →Ipswich have scored in all but one of their last five, averaging 1.4 goals per game, while Hull have failed to keep a clean sheet in the same span.
  • →Ipswich's season clean sheet rate is 0%, with both teams scoring in 4 of their last 5 matches.

🚩 Hull City vs Ipswich Corners Prediction

medium confidence
10.3expected total corners
Over 58%
Under 42%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 5.9 corners for Hull City and 4.4 for Ipswich, for an expected total of 10.3. That makes the model lean Over 9.5 corners (58%). Over 8.5: 70% · Over 10.5: 45%.

More corners tips:Over 9.5 →Under 9.5 →

How Hull City and Ipswich Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Hull City vs Ipswich 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 CityHull Citylast 5 matches
M. BelloumiXI
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

J. Gelhardtsub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

M. Chosub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

IpswichIpswichlast 5 matches
Julio EncisoXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

D. Maedasub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Z. Flemmingsub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

D. O'SheaXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

A. OuattaraXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Chuba Akpomsub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Hull are winless in their last five across all competitions, drawing twice and losing three, with defensive frailties emerging (1.6 goals conceded per last five). Ipswich have been inconsistent, mixing three defeats with a win and a draw in their last five, but continue to find the net regularly, failing to score just once in that span.

Hull City vs Ipswich — Last 8 Matches

Hull CityHull CityLast 7 results
L0-1
D2-2
L1-2
D2-2
D0-0
W1-0
W2-0
L@ Fulham0-1
Dvs Everton2-2
L@ Newcastle1-2
D@ Chelsea2-2
Dvs Aston Villa0-0
W@ Coventry1-0
Wvs Manchester United2-0

Concerns

  • −Inconsistent — 3+ losses in last 5
  • −No clean sheets in last 5 matches
IpswichIpswichLast 8 results
D1-1
L2-3
W2-1
L0-1
W3-2
L0-2
L2-5
W2-1
Dvs Nottingham Forest1-1
L@ Manchester City2-3
Wvs Fulham2-1
L@ Everton0-1
W@ Crystal Palace3-2
Lvs Liverpool0-2
L@ Manchester United2-5
Wvs Sunderland2-1

Strengths

  • +Both teams scoring in most recent games

Concerns

  • −Inconsistent — 3+ losses in last 5
  • −Leaky defence — 2.0 conceded/game
  • −No clean sheets in last 5 matches

What History Says: Hull City vs Ipswich

The last ten meetings are perfectly balanced (4 wins each, 2 draws), but Ipswich have taken the last two encounters at Hull and have not lost at the MKM Stadium since 2018. Recent H2Hs have been lively, with the last three averaging over three goals per game.

Hull City vs Ipswich Head-to-Head History

Last 10 meetings between these sides

4

Hull City wins

2

Draws

4

Ipswich wins

40%20% draws40%
3 Mar 26Ipswich vs Hull City1-0
25 Nov 25Hull City vs Ipswich0-2
27 Apr 24Hull City vs Ipswich3-3
3 Oct 23Ipswich vs Hull City3-0
23 Feb 21Hull City vs Ipswich0-1
24 Nov 20Ipswich vs Hull City0-3

Things to Watch: Hull City vs Ipswich

  • ⚠️Hull's home resilience (unbeaten in three) could frustrate an Ipswich side that has lost three of four away.
  • ⚠️Both teams are coming off recent draws, suggesting neither is in peak form.
  • ⚠️No major injuries, but lineups are unavailable for this future fixture, adding uncertainty.

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Final Verdict

Hull City 1–2 Ipswich

Ipswich are the slight model pick, with a predicted 2-1 away win driven by their superior attacking numbers on the road (1.75 goals per away game) and Hull's inability to keep teams out recently. However, Hull's unbeaten home record and Ipswich's defensive frailty away mean a draw or high-scoring stalemate remains a plausible risk.

Hull City vs Ipswich: Common Questions

Who will win Hull City vs Ipswich?

The model gives Ipswich a 40% chance of victory, compared to 32% for Hull and 28% for the draw. Ipswich's more prolific attack and Hull's recent defensive struggles tip the balance slightly in favour of the visitors.

Will both teams score in Hull City vs Ipswich?

Yes is favoured at 62% probability, with both teams failing to keep a clean sheet in their last five and BTTS landing in 7 of their last 10 combined matches.

Is there value in backing Ipswich at the current odds?

With the market offering 2.60 (implied probability 38.5%) and the model estimating a 40% Ipswich win chance, there is a modest value edge on the away side—though Hull's home record and the fixture's volatility add caution.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Hull City vs Ipswich: 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 Value Scout, the market-facing profile — hunts the gap between price and probability. 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: 24 October 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.

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