Hull City vs Portsmouth Predictions
The72's writers share their thoughts on the upcoming Championship fixture between Hull City and Portsmouth this Saturday.
Hull City's Recent Form
Hull City suffered a 2-1 defeat away at Derby County on Tuesday night. Manchester City loanee Joel Ndala scored their only goal at Pride Park, but the Tigers couldn’t secure any points. After 14 matches, Hull City sit in 8th place in the Championship, just one point off the play-off positions behind Charlton Athletic.
Head coach Sergej Jakirovic took charge of the team in the summer, following his time at Kayserispor. The former Dynamo Zagreb boss replaced Ruben Selles to lead the East Yorkshire side.
Portsmouth's Current Standing
Portsmouth are currently in 20th place in the league, five points clear of the relegation zone. Under John Mousinho’s management, they earned promotion from League One in 2024 alongside Derby County and Oxford United. Pompey avoided relegation with relative comfort last season.
In their latest match on Wednesday evening, Portsmouth drew 0-0 at home with Wrexham. Both teams struggled to find a breakthrough at Fratton Park and settled for a shared point.
Writers’ Predictions
“Hull City will be disappointed to have lost against Derby County last time out. HCAFC will feel they deserved at least a draw against the Rams before a defensive mix-up led to their opponents’ winner near the end.”
The writers note that Hull showed resilience, particularly in the second half of their last match, suggesting they remain competitive heading into this weekend’s fixture.
Author’s Summary
Hull City aim to bounce back after a narrow defeat, while Portsmouth seek stability near the bottom as both sides prepare for a key Championship clash.