Hull vs Bristol City
EFL Championship
Friday
25th August 2023
MKM Stadium
The most comprehensive preview, detailed analysis and reliable predictions of game week 4 of the EFL Championship fixture between Hull and Bristol City.
Hull vs Bristol City: Preview
Hull form analysis
The Tigers have shown mixed form recently, winning two, drawing two and losing one of their last five league games. In their first match, they drew 1-1 with Swansea City after conceding early but equalizing in the 90th minute through a Smith goal. They then lost 1-2 to Blackburn Rovers despite taking the lead through Gallagher, but the opponents scored twice including a late winner.
Hull City bounced back by defeating Cardiff City 2-1 with goals from Tufan and Ozan from the penalty spot after the opposition had taken an early lead. They then played out a 0-0 draw with Norwich City in a tight game with few clear chances for either side. In their most recent match, Hull City were victorious at home against Rotherham United, winning 3-0 with Greaves scoring twice off the bench and Docherty also finding the net. They are undefeated in their last five home games. Furthermore, they have lost just once at home in their last 13 games at the MKM Stadium.
Bristol City form analysis
Bristol City have experienced mixed fortunes in recent games, producing some encouraging performances but failing to string together consistent results. Against Burnley, they went down 1-2 after a tight contest, showing spirit to equalize before conceding late on. A heavy 0-2 home loss to QPR followed, an underwhelming display marred by a slow start. They responded well with a spirited 1-1 draw against Preston, taking the lead before being pegged back late. Another narrow defeat came at Millwall, undone by a late sucker punch to lose 0-1.
Most recently, Bristol City put in a lackluster home performance in a 0-2 reverse to Birmingham, struggling to create chances. Overall, glimpses of promise have been undermined by an inability to sustain good performances or recover points when behind. Finding greater resilience and attacking spark will be key aims moving forward.
