Prediction for match Hull City — Portsmouth, 08.11.2025

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

On November 8, Hull City will face Portsmouth in the English Championship. The odds for a Hull City win are 2.10, a draw is at 3.50, and a Portsmouth victory is at 3.25. The probabilities are distributed as follows: Hull City has a 44.52% chance of winning, a draw stands at 26.71%, and Portsmouth at 28.77%. Hull City is the favorite according to the odds, but the gap is not significant. The outcomes are quite close in terms of odds, which could reflect in the nature of the game.

Team Results and Statistics

In the last five matches, Hull City has an average possession of 43%, receives 2.4 yellow cards, commits 9.8 fouls, and records 1.4 offsides per game. Portsmouth fares slightly better in these stats: 50.8% possession, 2 yellow cards, 8.2 fouls, and 1.8 offsides. In their last three matches, Hull City played: November 4 - Derby County vs. Hull City 2-1, November 1 - Norwich City vs. Hull City 0-2, October 25 - Hull City vs. Charlton Athletic 1-1. For Portsmouth in the same period: November 5 - Portsmouth vs. Wrexham 0-0, November 1 - Birmingham vs. Portsmouth 4-0, October 25 - Portsmouth vs. Stoke City 0-1. In their head-to-head on May 3, Portsmouth and Hull City ended 1-1, with under 2.5 goals. Last season, they also drew 1-1, again with low scoring. Earlier games were more prolific: 0-4 and 0-2, but that's history now.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In a five-match series, Hull City had over 2.5 goals three times, while Portsmouth did so twice. By halves, Hull City had over 1.5 goals twice in the first half and four times in the second half. Portsmouth had over 1.5 goals once in the first half and twice in the second. On average, Hull City is involved in matches with 3 goals, scoring 1.8 and conceding 1.2. Portsmouth's average total is 2, scoring just 0.4 and conceding 1.6. This indicates a noticeable imbalance in attacking potential. Hull City most frequently scores between the 16-30 and 76-90 minute marks (29% each), while Portsmouth scores in the first 15 minutes and from the 76th to the 90th minutes (also 29% each). For goals conceded, Hull City's peak interval is 76-90 minutes (38%), and Portsmouth's is 46-60 minutes (50%). Overall, the statistics point to a clear attacking advantage for Hull City, while Portsmouth struggles to score. Both teams' defenses are not perfect, but Portsmouth concedes more. Considering these data, it makes sense to expect Hull City to score at least twice, while Portsmouth's total is unlikely to exceed one goal.

Corners in the Match

On average, Portsmouth surpasses their opponent in corners over 5 matches: 6.2 compared to Hull City's 4.6. In a five-match series, the total over 9.5 corners occurred 3 times for Hull City and 4 times for Portsmouth. The line for the total over 10.5 corners is at 1.88, and under 10.5 is at 1.92. Hull City is favored in the corners outcome with odds of 1.80, while Portsmouth is at 2.30. Hull City averages fewer corners, but their frequency of surpassing the 9.5 total is consistent. Portsmouth's corner stats are higher, making the total over 10.5 a logical betting option.