Hull City vs Norwich Predictions

Hull City vs Norwich predictions ahead of this this Championship affair. Hull City and Norwich City seek redemption on Saturday at the MKM Stadium after midweek Championship defeats, aiming to recover momentum in their promotion push. Read on for our match preview and free betting tips.

Championship | Feb 15, 2025 at 3pm UK at KCOM Stadium

Hull City vs Norwich Predictions

Can Hull City Halt Norwich’s Playoff Push in a Crucial Championship Clash?

• Hull’s defensive struggles at home continue – The Tigers have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last 15 home games, making them the worst home defence in the league.
• Norwich’s inconsistency on the road – The Canaries have not scored more than once in an away league match since November, a worrying trend as they chase a playoff spot.
• Goals are likely based on past meetings – Both teams have scored in seven of the last nine encounters between these sides, suggesting that defensive weaknesses will once again be exposed.

Best Bet for Hull City vs Norwich

The Championship rarely fails to deliver drama, and Saturday’s encounter between Hull City and Norwich City at the MKM Stadium promises to be no different. Both sides suffered midweek setbacks, with Hull falling 2-0 to Burnley and Norwich stumbling at home to Preston North End. That means there’s plenty riding on this fixture, with Hull desperate to claw their way out of the relegation zone and Norwich striving to stay in touch with the playoff places.

For Hull, the challenge is immense. Ruben Selles’ side have been woeful at home this season, possessing the worst record in the division, and their defensive frailties were on full display at Turf Moor. The Tigers have now gone 15 consecutive home games without a clean sheet—a statistic that must concern Selles as he prepares to face a Norwich side that, while inconsistent, still carries significant attacking threat.

Norwich, on the other hand, have been frustratingly unpredictable. Their defeat to Preston highlighted their ongoing struggles to break down stubborn defences, yet they still boast 50 league goals this season. Johannes Hoff Thorup’s men might not be the most reliable travellers, but with memories of their 4-0 demolition of Hull in October fresh in their minds, they will fancy their chances of taking all three points again.

Best Bet for Hull City vs Norwich City

Here at BettingTips4You, we don’t believe in overwhelming readers with endless selections. Instead, we provide one carefully analysed prediction per game—the absolute best bet available. For this clash, we are backing Both Teams to Score (BTTS).

Why Both Teams to Score is the Best Bet

The logic behind this selection is compelling. Hull have been unable to keep a clean sheet at home in 15 straight matches, and their defensive woes show no signs of easing. Even against a Norwich side that has been erratic in attack, the Tigers’ backline looks vulnerable. However, Hull do pose some attacking threat of their own. With potential changes in forward areas, including the likes of Louie Barry and Joao Pedro, Selles’ men should at least be able to trouble a Norwich defence that is not exactly watertight either.

Norwich’s away form suggests they will concede. They have let in goals in six of their last seven Championship away games, and their inability to keep opposition attacks quiet on the road has cost them crucial points. Yet, the Canaries remain dangerous in front of goal, especially with Borja Sainz in their ranks. The Spaniard has already netted 15 times this season and will be eager to add to his tally against a Hull defence that has conceded multiple goals in four of their last six league outings.

Looking at the recent history between these two, this bet gains even more backing. Both teams have found the net in seven of their last nine encounters, highlighting a trend that has persisted even as both clubs have undergone changes in personnel and management. Norwich may have thumped Hull 4-0 earlier in the season, but prior to that, the previous five meetings had seen goals at both ends.

As our BettingTips4You.com expert Graham Hartshorn explains:

“With Hull incapable of keeping a clean sheet and Norwich looking dangerous but leaky away from home, this match has all the hallmarks of a game where both teams find the net. Defensive weaknesses meet attacking potential—it’s a perfect recipe for BTTS to land.”

With both teams having defensive flaws and attacking talent, goals should be on the cards. Backing Both Teams to Score looks like the strongest selection for this Championship showdown.

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Score Prediction: Hull City 2-2 Norwich City

While Norwich may be the higher-ranked side and have dominated this fixture in recent years, Hull’s desperation for points should see them put up a fight. The Tigers have been poor at home, but they can take advantage of Norwich’s inconsistency. The visitors have failed to score more than once in any of their last seven away league matches, but with Hull’s defensive record, this could be the game where they buck that trend.

A 2-2 draw feels like a reasonable call. Both sides have issues keeping clean sheets, and Norwich’s away struggles mean they might not do enough to edge this one outright. Expect a competitive contest with plenty of action in both penalty areas.

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