Newcastle United vs Hull City Picks and Prediction for Saturday September 19 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 09/15/2026, 02:29 PM ET

Newcastle United hosts Hull City at St. James' Park in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:00 AM ET with coverage available on NBC and Peacock in the United States. Newcastle enters after suffering a disappointing 4-1 defeat at Leeds, while newly promoted Hull remains unbeaten through its first four Premier League matches at 2-2-0. Newcastle is currently around -167, with Hull approximately +425 and the draw around +333. Be ready for all the action with our free soccer picks.

Newcastle Needs an Immediate Response

Newcastle's 4-1 defeat at Leeds was a major disappointment after the club had collected five points from its first three league matches. The Magpies now return to St. James' Park with pressure to prove that performance was an aberration rather than the beginning of a larger problem.

Newcastle does have significant availability concerns, which makes laying an enormous price unattractive. However, this remains a team with considerable attacking quality and the benefit of one of the Premier League's more difficult road environments for visiting clubs.

The key is defensive improvement. Newcastle cannot allow Hull the same type of opportunities Leeds created. If the Magpies regain their structure and establish possession, they should generate enough chances to win.

Hull's Unbeaten Start Deserves Respect

Hull has been one of the biggest early surprises in the Premier League. The newly promoted Tigers have two victories and two draws through four matches, including a victory over Manchester United and a draw at Chelsea.

That immediately makes this more complicated than the name recognition might suggest. Hull has demonstrated resilience and isn't simply trying to survive matches against established Premier League clubs. The Tigers have shown they can punish opponents when opportunities develop.

Hull had also kept three consecutive clean sheets before the draw with Chelsea. Newcastle therefore shouldn't expect to simply overwhelm the visitors. Still, maintaining that level at St. James' Park represents another significant test.