Hull City vs Ipswich Town Picks and Predictions for Saturday, October 31, 2026
Hull City has been difficult to beat at home, while Ipswich Town has struggled to pick up points away from Suffolk. The Tigers sit 10th in the Premier League with 10 points and a 2-4-2 record after Sunday's 1-1 draw against Brentford. Ipswich is 12th at 3-1-4 with 10 points, coming off a 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest. Saturday's match at MKM Stadium starts at 11:00 am ET on Peacock. Hull and Ipswich are both +165 on the moneyline, with the draw at +245. Search here for our free soccer picks covering the rest of the weekend.
Hull City Still Searching for Another League Win
The Tigers started the season by beating Manchester United and Coventry City, but they've been unable to add another victory. A 1-1 draw with Brentford last weekend continued a run that also includes a 1-0 defeat at Fulham and a 2-2 draw against Everton. Newcastle beat Hull 2-1 in September, while Chelsea was held to a 2-2 draw earlier that month. Home matches have been Hull's best opportunity to collect points. The Tigers haven't lost at MKM Stadium in the league, although three of their four games there have ended level.
Mohamed Belloumi has three league goals and two assists, giving Hull a player capable of both finishing and creating chances. Oli McBurnie has scored once and contributed an assist, while defender Semi Ajayi has also found the net. Hull's attack has been limited to nine goals in eight Premier League matches. The Tigers are averaging 1.08 expected goals, which helps explain why so many matches have been close. Defensively, Hull has conceded eight goals and recorded three clean sheets. Belloumi's movement could be particularly useful against an Ipswich side struggling to prevent goals.
Injuries: Eliot Matazo, Matt Targett, Ilyas Ansah, Darko Gyabi and Charlie Hughes are out. Jack Butland is doubtful. Lucas Gourna-Douath and Nobel Mendy are questionable.
Ipswich Town Have Been Conceding Too Many Goals
Ipswich has managed three league victories, beating Sunderland, Crystal Palace and Fulham. The Tractor Boys defeated Fulham 2-1 earlier this month, but their latest outing ended 1-1 against Nottingham Forest. Results have been unpredictable, with four defeats and just one draw alongside those wins. Ipswich has also struggled on its travels, losing three of four away league matches. Saturday offers an opportunity to move above Hull in the standings, although another difficult afternoon on the road could leave Ipswich slipping closer to the relegation places.
Leif Davis, Emersonn and Zian Flemming have each scored twice in the league. Julio Enciso leads Ipswich with two assists, while Davis has contributed another. The visitors are averaging 1.5 goals per match, considerably more than Hull, but their defending has been a problem. Ipswich has conceded 16 goals in eight games and hasn't recorded a clean sheet. Opponents are generating 2.07 expected goals per match, suggesting the defensive concerns extend beyond poor finishing from opposing teams. Goalkeeper Christian Walton could face plenty of work against Hull.
Injuries: Jack Taylor is out. Sasa Lukic is questionable.
Key To The Game
Hull's defense has been reliable at home, but the Tigers need to create more chances. Belloumi will be important against an Ipswich side giving up two goals per league match. Ipswich has more scoring options, particularly with Davis, Emersonn and Flemming contributing, although keeping possession hasn't guaranteed good results. Hull averages just 33% possession, so the hosts may spend considerable time defending. The biggest question is whether Ipswich can take advantage without leaving gaps for Hull to exploit.
Hull City vs Ipswich Town Game Pick
- Hull City (+165)
Hull hasn't won for several weeks, but its home record offers some encouragement. The Tigers remain unbeaten at MKM Stadium and have conceded only eight league goals overall. Ipswich has been more productive offensively, yet allowing 16 goals and losing three away games makes the visitors difficult to trust. Belloumi could cause problems for an Ipswich defense that hasn't managed a clean sheet. Hull may not create many opportunities, but home advantage and the stronger defensive record give the Tigers a reasonable chance. I'm taking Hull at +165.
Hull City vs Ipswich Town Over/Under Pick
- Under 2.5 (-105)
Hull's matches have generally been tight, with the Tigers averaging 1.12 goals scored and one conceded. Their latest two games produced just three combined goals, and the attack hasn't been creating many clear chances. Ipswich has defensive weaknesses, but Hull may struggle to make full use of them. The visitors have scored 12 league goals, although three away defeats suggest scoring regularly has been difficult outside Suffolk. Hull's three clean sheets also deserve attention. I expect a close contest decided by a single goal, making under 2.5 my pick.