Fulham vs Hull City
Iwobi's strike secures narrow Fulham win
A single goal was enough for Fulham to edge past Hull City in a tight Premier League contest.
Fulham claimed a slender 1-0 victory over Hull City thanks to A. Iwobi's first-half goal at the 33rd minute. The match was a closely fought affair with no further goals, reflecting a tight defensive battle. Fipster's prediction of a home win was on the money, albeit the actual scoreline was less eventful than the anticipated 3-2 thriller.
Outcome probability
Fulham and Hull City are set for an intriguing clash in the regular season's seventh round. Despite Fulham's struggles in the league standings, their attacking midfielders have shown promising form, setting the stage for an exciting encounter.
Match factors
Fulham's midfield scoring edge
Fulham midfielders Joshua King and César Palacios show above-average scoring rates, likely to exploit Hull's defense
Calvin Bassey's defensive and passing impact
Bassey outperforms league average in passing accuracy and duel success, strengthening Fulham's defense and buildup
Fulham's recent home scoring streak
Fulham has scored in last 3 home games, indicating positive attacking momentum at Craven Cottage
Hull City's multiple confirmed absences weaken attack and defense
Hull missing key attackers and defenders reduces their scoring and defensive stability potential
The context
Hull City currently sit 10th in the league with 8 points from 5 games, enjoying a positive goal difference of +2. Fulham, on the other hand, are 20th with just 2 points from 6 games and a goal difference of -4. This contrast in league form adds an interesting dynamic to the fixture.
Key insights
Joshua King
Fulham
Joshua King boasts an above-average goal rate for a midfielder, with 2 goals in 5 games and strong home scoring form, making him a key threat.
Premier League 26/272 goals in 5 appearances, 85.4 avg mins/game
- C
Calvin Bassey
Fulham
Calvin Bassey’s high passing accuracy and duel success rate bolster Fulham’s defence and build-up play, providing stability at the back.
Premier League 26/2790% passing accuracy, 63% duel win rate
César Palacios
Fulham
César Palacios contributes with timely goals and has a good home scoring rate, adding to Fulham’s attacking options.
Premier League 26/271 goal in 4 appearances, 57.25 avg mins/game
Analysis
Hull City's superior league position and goal difference suggest they have the edge statistically. However, Fulham's midfielders Joshua King and César Palacios have been effective scorers, particularly at home, which could challenge Hull's defence. Additionally, Hull City face multiple confirmed absences that may weaken their attack and defence, potentially tipping the balance in Fulham's favour. Fulham's recent home scoring streak also indicates growing attacking momentum.
Key facts
- 1.Hull City ranks 10th with 8 points from 5 games (W2 D2 L1).
- 2.Fulham is 20th with 2 points from 6 games (W0 D2 L4).
- 3.Hull City has a goal difference of +2; Fulham's is -4.
- 4.Hull City averages 1.60 points per game; Fulham averages 0.33.
- 5.Fulham's Joshua King has scored 2 goals in 5 appearances, with strong home form.
- 6.Fulham has scored in their last 3 home matches.
- 7.Hull City faces multiple confirmed absences affecting attack and defence.
Prediction
The prediction favours a home win for Fulham with a 3-2 scoreline after a 1-1 halftime stalemate. This outcome reflects a balanced contest where both teams find the net early, but Fulham's attacking midfield prowess and home form give them a slight edge to clinch the victory.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Fulham
Away — Hull City
No standout top scorers flagged for Hull City
The verdict
Expect an entertaining match with plenty of goals and momentum swings. Fulham's resilience and key player contributions could see them narrowly overcome Hull City in what promises to be a thrilling 3-2 finish.
Prediction generated 11 Oct 2026, 15:01 UTC · Fipster Model v1.163
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Herrington
Yellow Card
King
Yellow Card
Slater
Yellow Card
Iwobi
Assist: Berge
Herrington
Thomas
Crooks
Norton-Cuffy
Slater
Bobb
King
Berge
Yellow Card
García
Sessegnon
Red Card
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Manchester City | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | +10 | 21 |
| 8 |  Tottenham | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| 9 |  Hull City | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | +1 | 11 |
| 10 |  Leeds | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | +1 | 11 |
| 15 |  Coventry | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | -7 | 9 |
| 16 |  Fulham | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 8 |
| 17 |  Manchester United | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | -5 | 7 |
Match Statistics
Fulham
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1B. LenoG
- 3C. BasseyD
- 7Gonzalo GarcíaF
- 14Oscar BobbM
- 16S. BergeM
- 17A. IwobiM
- 19S. CharlesM
- 21T. CastagneD
- 22D. AffengruberD
- 24Joshua KingM
- 33A. RobinsonD
Substitutes
- 2K. TeteD
- 5J. AndersenD
- 8César PalaciosM
- 9Rodrigo MunizF
- 10T. CairneyM
- 11KevinF
- 20Manuel ÁngelM
- 23B. LecomteG
- 30R. SessegnonM
Hull City
5-4-1Starting XI
- 2L. CoyleD
- 6S. AjayiD
- 7S. ThomasM
- 9O. McBurnieF
- 10M. BelloumiM
- 15J. EganD
- 18B. Norton-CuffyD
- 19K. TzolakisG
- 22L. HerringtonD
- 25M. CrooksM
- 27R. SlaterM
Substitutes
- 3R. GilesD
- 5H. MoritaM
- 11J. GelhardtF
- 12D. PhillipsG
- 14J. Hjertø-DahlM
- 17P. McNairD
- 21E. StroudM
- 42T. IroegbunamM
- 47R. VazF
Fulham
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Iwobi | M | 90 | 8.2 | 1 | — | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2/2 |
| S. Berge | M | 90 | 7.7 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 0/2 |
| T. Castagne | D | 90 | 7.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 4/5 |
| D. Affengruber | D | 90 | 7.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Bassey | D | 90 | 7.4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| T. Cairney | M | 12 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/1 |
| S. Charles | M | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| César Palacios | M | 5 | 7.1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3/3 |
| Oscar Bobb | M | 78 | 7.1 | — | — | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1/2 |
| A. Robinson | D | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/2 |
| Joshua King | M | 78 | 6.7 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2/4 |
| B. Leno | G | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gonzalo García | F | 85 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1/1 |
| R. Sessegnon | M | 16 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| K. Tete | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Manuel Ángel | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kevin | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rodrigo Muniz | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Lecomte | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Andersen | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Hull City
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Tzolakis | G | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| M. Crooks | M | 68 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Ajayi | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| J. Egan | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Coyle | D | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| H. Morita | M | 15 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| R. Giles | D | 22 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| R. Vaz | F | 22 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| S. Thomas | M | 68 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Iroegbunam | M | 44 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Gelhardt | F | 22 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| O. McBurnie | F | 90 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Herrington | D | 46 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Belloumi | M | 90 | 5.9 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3/6 |
| R. Slater | M | 75 | 5.8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| B. Norton-Cuffy | D | 68 | 5.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P. McNair | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Phillips | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| E. Stroud | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Hjertø-Dahl | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Fulham vs Hull City?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Fulham to win against Hull City.
- What score did Fipster predict for Fulham vs Hull City?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Fulham 3–2 Hull City.
- What were the win probabilities for Fulham vs Hull City?
- Fipster's model gave Fulham a 46% chance of winning, Hull City a 27% chance, and a 27% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 46% confidence — a medium-confidence call.