Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Championship match.
After narrowly avoiding relegation to League One last season, Hull City are now looking upward — sitting 10th and just two points behind fourth-placed Leicester City. A win here could seriously boost their play-off ambitions.
Hull City
Last season’s start looked promising too — Hull City were ninth after eight rounds — which shows that early momentum doesn’t always last. The upcoming clash with Leicester City will be a real test for new manager Sergej Jakirović. His side recently passed another tough exam, beating promotion hopefuls Sheffield United (1:0) at the MKM Stadium.
Leicester City
In the previous round, Aaron Ramsey scored a spectacular bicycle kick, but Leicester City still dropped points. Their 1:1 draw with Portsmouth marked their fifth stalemate in six league games — a clear sign of inconsistency in finishing. Despite strong possession and control, Leicester continue to waste chances and lose focus in transition, as shown by the counterattack that cost them victory.
Hull City vs Leicester City Prediction
Leicester City remain favourites on paper, but their attacking instability and Hull City’s solid home form make this a tricky fixture. Considering recent history — Hull took four points from Leicester last season (1:0 away, 2:2 at home) — the hosts have every chance to repeat that success.
