Hatayspor vs Hull City predictions as the Championship side continue their preparation to the 2023-24 season with a friendly against Turkish outfit at Bursa Metropolitan Municipality Stadium. Read on for all our free betting tips and predictions.
[wptb id=394872]
Match Live Sunday, 9h July at 6:00 pm In:
Hatayspor vs Hull City Predictions
[wptb id=394870]
Wolverhampton Wanderers and Vitoria de Guimaraes: A Friendly Match With Many Things To See
Key Stats
– Despite finishing 15th in the Championship, Hull City maintained an average of 1.1 goals per game, with an impressive 79.9% accuracy in ball possession.
– Hatayspor are set to step on the field for the first time since February, after a tragic earthquake resulted in the withdrawal from the Super Lig and a bottom-table finish.
As Hull City set to round off their pre-season training camp with a clash against Hatayspor, the Bursa Metropolitan Municipality Stadium in Turkey will be brimming with emotions this Sunday. While the Tigers gear up for their third consecutive season in England’s Championship, Hatayspor will step onto the playing field for the first time since the tragic earthquake in February.
In the Wake of Tragedy
For Hatayspor, this match marks a critical comeback after an unfortunate disaster that not only forced them to withdraw from the Super Lig, but also resulted in them tragically losing forward Christian Atsu and sporting director Taner Savut. With only 23 points from 26 matches, the team found themselves at the bottom of the table.
[wptb id=388698]
Volkan Demirel, the head coach, now seeks the support of their fan base, believing that their love will strengthen the team during this rebirth. New signings Carlos Strandberg and Giorgi Aburjania are expected to participate in this match, with young players also anticipated to seize the opportunity to impress.
Hull City’s Resilience
On the other side of the pitch, Hull City had a successful pre-season kickoff on Wednesday with a 4-3 triumph over Turkish champions Galatasaray. Despite being three goals down, the Tigers clawed back to victory with Benjamin Tetteh, Cyrus Christie, Regan Slater, and Oscar Estupinan netting crucial goals. This victory came in the wake of Hull City’s 15th place finish last season in the Championship, amassing 51 goals, conceding 61, with a solid 50% ball possession.
Analysing Hull City’s Performance
Reflecting on Hull City’s performance last season, the numbers lend some perspective to their style of play. With an average of 1.1 goals per game, they netted 43 from inside the box and 5 from outside, showing a preference for close-range attacks. Furthermore, the Tigers demonstrated a balanced approach on the field, with left foot, right foot, and headed goals tallied at 12, 29, and 6 respectively. Despite missing one chance per game, they created 1.5 big chances per game, resulting in a steady stream of 10.2 total shots. Their success in maintaining an accurate ball possession of 79.9% enabled a steady flow of opportunities, even as they faced 1.3 goals conceded per game.
Predicting the Clash
Predicting the outcome of the clash between these two teams is challenging, particularly given the emotions surrounding Hatayspor’s comeback. Nevertheless, the data suggests that Hull City, with their recent victory and resilient performance in the Championship, could secure another win.
With the Tigers’ balanced attack and a goal per game average, we can predict a score over 2.5 goals for this clash. This prediction also considers Hatayspor’s first return to the field, where their defence might be susceptible to Hull City’s attack.
If we dive deeper into the possibilities, a 2-1 victory in favour of Hull City seems plausible. This prediction not only acknowledges Hull City’s offensive prowess but also allows for the likelihood of Hatayspor scoring, given their zeal to make a strong comeback. Hull City looked already in decent form in the match played against Galatasaray and for obvious reasons should be better organised than Hatayspor who are still in the rebuilding phase after such a drammatic year.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the upcoming encounter between Hull City and Hatayspor is poised to be a thrilling contest. It’s a game where passion, emotion, and football prowess will meet, offering an emotional evening for Hatayspor and an opportunity for Hull City to conclude their training camp on a high note.
[wptb id=394870]
Top UK Bookies & Best Sign Up Offers
[wptb id=389092]
Subscribe To Our Newsletter For Exclusive Tips
Want to have exclusive tips from experts tipsters delivered right into your inbox? Subscribe Now To Our Newsletter. We will never spam, we fully respect your privacy!
