Hull vs Leicester Prediction & Betting Tips (21 October)

Head to MKM Stadium for the 11th day of the Championship! A duel not to be missed between Hull and Leicester City, two teams with enough points at the start of the season to claim promotion to the Premier League. After a Saturday marked by failure, the group coached by Marti Cifuentes will be keen to bounce back after a single point taken against Portsmouth at home. A situation similar to many previous weeks because the Foxes have 5 draws in their last 6 matches! Yes, the blue and whites are stagnating in the championship, which reduces their chance of a top 2 by continuing like this. It's up to the Foxes to find the strength to break this inability to make a difference in a game.

 We must not cross paths with the Tigers at this time. The latter have been undefeated for 270 minutes on English soil and the month of October is synonymous with success before kick-off. The men led by Sergej Jakirovic have just taken 7 points out of 9 possible! The last two meetings ended with a victory against the pair Sheffield United - Birmingham. Confident after a success far from their homelands, the ambers and blacks do not intend to stop there, regardless of the ambitions of their opponents! 

Historically, encounters between these two sides have been tightly contested. Their last meeting ended in a 2-2 draw, and both clubs have shared wins and draws in their recent head-to-heads. Hull’s home advantage at the MKM Stadium could play a pivotal role, especially with their crowd behind them and a relatively stable lineup. Leicester’s superior squad depth and attacking flair might be blunted by their current injury list, particularly in the final third where creativity has taken a hit. The midfield battle will be crucial, with Hull likely to rely on their physicality and Leicester aiming to control possession through their technically gifted players.

Taking all factors into account—form, injuries, and tactical setups—a narrow home win seems plausible. Hull’s recent performances suggest they’re capable of exploiting Leicester’s weakened flanks, especially with Giles delivering dangerous balls into the box. McBurnie’s form could be the difference-maker, especially against a Leicester backline that’s been reshuffled due to injuries. While Leicester will undoubtedly pose a threat, particularly on the counter, Hull’s cohesion and home momentum might just edge it. Therefore, the predicted scoreline for this Championship showdown is a hard-fought 2-1 victory in favor of Hull City.

• Summary: Hull City is going head to head with Leicester City starting on 21 Oct 2025 at 18:45 UTC at MKM Stadium stadium, Hull city, England. The match is a part of the Championship .
• Referee: Matt Donohue
• Hull Feedinco Rating: 6.79
• Leicester Feedinco Rating: 6.87