Stoke produced an impressive response to a less-than-impressive 2-1 defeat to Derby when they faced Watford in the Carabao Cup in midweek, scoring three times as they knocked out their Premier League opponents. The Potters have won just one of their last four league games, but remain in the top six. Keane Lewis-Potter netted a late consolation for Hull City last weekend, but the damage had already been done as the Tigers were beaten 3-1 at home by an improving Sheffield United side. Grant McCann's men are winless since the opening day and have now dropped into the relegation zone. 2:0
Stoke have won 6 of their last 7 home matches against Hull in all competitions. Stoke have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 3 home matches against Hull in all competitions. Hull have failed to score in their last 3 away matches (Championship). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Hull's last 3 away games (Championship). Hull have failed to win their last 7 matches (Championship). Stoke have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 home matches against Hull in all competitions.
Creative midfielder Nick Powell returned to action against Watford in Stoke's midweek Carabao Cup game and could start here alongside Mario Vrancic and Sam Clucas. Tommy Smith serves the final instalment of his three-match ban so expect one of Tom Ince or Demeaco Duhaney to start this weekend. Midfield duo Tom Huddlestone and Greg Docherty are both struggling with injuries and are set to miss the trip to Staffordshire. Two changes are expected from the visitors with George Honeyman and Tyler Smith both in contention for recalls.
Creative midfielder Nick Powell returned to action against Watford in Stoke's midweek Carabao Cup game and could start here alongside Mario Vrancic and Sam Clucas. Tommy Smith serves the final instalment of his three-match ban so expect one of Tom Ince or Demeaco Duhaney to start this weekend. Midfield duo Tom Huddlestone and Greg Docherty are both struggling with injuries and are set to miss the trip to Staffordshire. Two changes are expected from the visitors with George Honeyman and Tyler Smith both in contention for recalls.
Stoke produced an impressive response to a less-than-impressive 2-1 defeat to Derby when they faced Watford in the Carabao Cup in midweek, scoring three times as they knocked out their Premier League opponents. The Potters have won just one of their last four league games, but remain in the top six. Keane Lewis-Potter netted a late consolation for Hull City last weekend, but the damage had already been done as the Tigers were beaten 3-1 at home by an improving Sheffield United side. Grant McCann's men are winless since the opening day and have now dropped into the relegation zone. 2:0
Stoke have won 6 of their last 7 home matches against Hull in all competitions. Stoke have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 3 home matches against Hull in all competitions. Hull have failed to score in their last 3 away matches (Championship). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Hull's last 3 away games (Championship). Hull have failed to win their last 7 matches (Championship). Stoke have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 home matches against Hull in all competitions.