Hull City vs Aston Villa
Hull City and Aston Villa share the spoils
A goalless stalemate at the KC Stadium frustrates both sides.
Hull City and Aston Villa played out a 0-0 draw in the Premier League, with neither side able to break the deadlock. This result defied Fipster's medium-confidence prediction of a 2-1 home win, as both teams settled for a point in a tight contest.
Outcome probability
The new season kicks off with a tantalising clash between Hull City and Aston Villa. Both sides have fresh faces and fresh ambitions, setting the stage for a competitive encounter that promises drama and quality.
Key facts
- 1.Hull City finished 6th in the Championship last season with 73 points from 46 games.
- 2.Aston Villa finished 4th in the Premier League last season with 65 points from 38 games.
- 3.Hull City have signed M. Targett, K. Tzolakis, and J. Butland ahead of the new season.
- 4.Aston Villa have added J. Manzambi, João Gomes, and A. Wan-Bissaka (loan) to their squad.
- 5.The predicted halftime score is 0-1 in favour of Aston Villa.
- 6.The predicted full-time score is 2-1 to Hull City.
- 7.A total of 4 cards are expected, indicating moderate discipline.
The context
Hull City arrive newly promoted from the Championship, having finished sixth with 73 points from 46 games last season. They have bolstered their squad with the signings of M. Targett, K. Tzolakis, and J. Butland, while parting ways with K. Joseph and I. Pandur. Aston Villa, who remained in the Premier League after finishing fourth with 65 points from 38 games, have refreshed their ranks with J. Manzambi, João Gomes, and the loan signing of A. Wan-Bissaka, but have lost M. Rogers, L. Digne, and E. Konsa.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Hull City
Away — Aston Villa
Analysis
The prediction suggests a scenario where Aston Villa take an early lead, reflected in the halftime scoreline of 0-1. However, Hull City's resilience and tactical adjustments are expected to turn the tide in the second half, culminating in a 2-1 victory. The statistical outlook shows a slightly higher aggregate probability for a home win at 37%, with the 2-1 scoreline being the second most probable full-time result. The match is also expected to be moderately disciplined, with around four cards predicted.
Prediction
Expect Hull City to start cautiously but grow into the game, overturning an early deficit to claim a 2-1 win. The Villans may have the early advantage, but the Tigers' summer reinforcements and home advantage should see them through in a closely fought contest.
The verdict
This season opener promises a spirited battle with Hull City demonstrating their readiness for top-flight football by staging a comeback against a strong Aston Villa side. Fans can look forward to a match full of energy, tactical intrigue, and a satisfying home victory.
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
Ajayi
Yellow Card
Stroud
Coyle
Gourna-Douath
Yellow Card
Mendy
Hemmings
Buendía
Maatsen
Gourna-Douath
Belloumi
Cash
Jackson
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Manchester City | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | +8 | 15 |
| 7 |  Everton | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 9 |
| 8 |  Hull City | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 8 |
| 9 |  Newcastle | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 15 |  Crystal Palace | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -5 | 4 |
| 16 |  Aston Villa | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -5 | 4 |
| 17 |  Bournemouth | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
Match Statistics
Hull City
5-4-1Starting XI
- 2L. CoyleD
- 3R. GilesD
- 6S. AjayiD
- 9O. McBurnieF
- 10M. BelloumiM
- 15J. EganD
- 19K. TzolakisG
- 21E. StroudM
- 27R. SlaterM
- 29L. Gourna-DouathM
- 32N. MendyD
Substitutes
- 7S. ThomasF
- 12D. PhillipsG
- 14J. Hjertø-DahlM
- 18B. Norton-CuffyD
- 22L. HerringtonD
- 23M. TargettD
- 36C. MouzakitisM
- 47R. VazF
- 50M. ChoF
Aston Villa
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1Z. SuzukiG
- 2M. CashD
- 3V. LindelöfD
- 5T. MingsD
- 6R. BarkleyM
- 7J. McGinnM
- 8B. KamaraM
- 10E. BuendíaM
- 11N. JacksonF
- 22I. MaatsenD
- 53George HemmingsM
Substitutes
- 13M. RuggeriD
- 14Pau TorresD
- 17A. GarnachoF
- 18T. AbrahamF
- 19I. MbayeF
- 26L. BogardeM
- 29A. Wan-BissakaD
- 40M. BizotG
- 47Alysson EdwardF
Hull City
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Giles | D | 90 | 7.1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2/2 |
| N. Mendy | D | 71 | 6.9 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| J. Hjertø-Dahl | M | 8 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Belloumi | M | 82 | 6.7 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2/3 |
| J. Egan | D | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Thomas | F | 27 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| R. Slater | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1/1 |
| M. Cho | F | 8 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| S. Ajayi | D | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| E. Stroud | M | 63 | 6.4 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| L. Gourna-Douath | M | 82 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1/1 |
| O. McBurnie | F | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| K. Tzolakis | G | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Herrington | D | 19 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Norton-Cuffy | D | 26 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Coyle | D | 64 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Phillips | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Mouzakitis | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Targett | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. Vaz | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Aston Villa
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z. Suzuki | G | 90 | 7.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| V. Lindelöf | D | 90 | 7.5 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| R. Barkley | M | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | 4 | — | 2 | — |
| B. Kamara | M | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/2 |
| T. Mings | D | 90 | 7.1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
| I. Maatsen | D | 75 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Alysson Edward | F | 15 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| M. Cash | D | 85 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| M. Ruggeri | D | 15 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Abraham | F | 5 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Garnacho | F | 15 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| George Hemmings | M | 75 | 6.4 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1/1 |
| N. Jackson | F | 85 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| E. Buendía | M | 75 | 6.2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| J. McGinn | M | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| A. Wan-Bissaka | D | 5 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Bizot | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Bogarde | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| I. Mbaye | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pau Torres | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Hull City vs Aston Villa?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Hull City to win against Aston Villa.
- What score did Fipster predict for Hull City vs Aston Villa?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Hull City 2–1 Aston Villa.
- What were the win probabilities for Hull City vs Aston Villa?
- Fipster's model gave Hull City a 45% chance of winning, Aston Villa a 27% chance, and a 28% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 45% confidence — a medium-confidence call.