Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Championship match.
Both clubs are comfortably positioned in the middle of the table, but they can't rest just yet, as the relegation zone is only four to five points away. A win would be crucial for both sides to solidify their standing.
Derby County
The home ground advantage continues to favour Derby County, who have won four of their last five at Pride Park. They've also started picking up points on their travels, securing 1:1 draws in consecutive away matches against Millwall and Oxford United. Hull City, in this context, don't appear much different from those opponents, and playing at home, Derby County are likely to score at least once against Hull City.
Hull City
Hull City have yet to leave an away fixture without conceding a goal. On average, their away matches see 3.2 goals per game, with 1.8 going into their net. It's not guaranteed that they'll lose, as Queens Park Rangers and Stoke City generously handed them three points with identical 3:1 scorelines. However, Derby County are far less accommodating at Pride Park, suffering just one defeat in their last 12 games there, winning the other 11.
Derby County vs Hull City Prediction
The head-to-head record in their last six meetings also favours Derby County. They've won three times at home and twice on the road against Hull City. The last time Hull City claimed a victory over Derby County was exactly five years ago. The hosts will win.
