Newcastle United vs Hull City prediction

So far in the Premier League, Newcastle United have won three, drawn two and lost four of nine, with 12 goals scored and 15 conceded, good for 13th place and 11 points.

Over the last six matches it has been three wins, two draws and one defeat, averaging 1.8 goals for and 1.7 against. Last time out they lost 4-1 to Leeds United away; before that came a 1-0 win away at Millwall and a 2-2 draw at home to Bournemouth.

They have scored in each of their last six. Two clean sheets in that spell. At home they've won one of three recently (7 scored, 6 conceded).

Hull City have won two, drawn five and lost two of their nine Premier League games so far, scoring 11 and letting in 10. That has them 11th on 11 points.

Their last six in all competitions read one win, two draws and three defeats, at 0.8 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per game. Last time out they lost 4-1 to Yeovil away; before that came a 1-0 win at home to Barrow and a 2-1 defeat at home to Aldershot.

They have scored in each of their last four. Two clean sheets in that spell, but they also drew a blank twice. On the road they've won none of three recently (3 scored, 7 conceded).

Home and away form points to Newcastle United: Newcastle United have won one of their last three at home, Hull City none of their last three on the road. The two sides are level on points. Newcastle United also have the better goal difference over recent weeks.

We make Newcastle United clear favourites at 62%, with Hull City on 16% and the draw at 22%.

On goals, it expects around 2.7 in the game: 1.9 for Newcastle United and 0.9 for Hull City. Over 2.5 goals is 51% and both teams scoring 49%. When they last met, on 31 Jan 2015, Newcastle United won 3-0.