Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers Prediction: Can Hull’s home advantage outfox Blackburn’s defensive woes?

Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips | Championship 23 Aug 2025

Hull City will welcome Blackburn Rovers on August 23, with the two sides still settling into the new Championship season. Hull started off with a boring goalless draw at Coventry, before edging Oxford 3–2 with Oli McBurnie's stoppage-time winner, giving manager Sergej Jakirović his first league win. Blackburn, on the other hand, lost first at West Brom and then at home to Birmingham, with Valérien Ismaël now feeling the pressure of spurring performances into points. Hull's aggressive left flank and pressing would stand in direct opposition to Blackburn's more measured 4-2-3-1. There seems to be a balance, but slightly to the advantage of the home team, with a lot in the balance early on.

🟡 Hull City

Hull's unpredictability has been highlighted by its first two matches. A scoreless stalemate at Coventry was quickly followed by a glitzy 3–2 win at Oxford, with McBurnie finishing the job in added time. Jakirović has insisted on sufficient width through Ryan Giles, with Kasey Palmer pulling the strings for transition play and Joe Gelhardt harrying defenses. Midfield resilience is offered by Matt Crooks and John Lundstram, whilst John Egan provides inspirational leadership at the back. Much like Oxford, this team operates in formations which switch fluidly between 4-3-3 and 4-2-3-1. The attacking emphasis is on wing overloads and quick one-two combinations. Five goals scored and conceded over two matches typify attacking flair and defensive fragility. Squad-wise, a skinny issue: only Semi Ajayi is ruled out, suffering from a hamstring niggle; hence, the team that lined up against Oxford will largely return. At home, with louder backing and improved attack than last season, Hull have a slight upper hand.

Hull City Lineup

🔁 Predicted Lineup: Ivor Pandur; Cody Drameh, John Egan, Charlie Hughes, Ryan Giles; John Lundstram, Matt Crooks; Joe Gelhardt, Kasey Palmer, Joel Ndala; Oli McBurnie.

🚑 Injuries/Suspension: Semi Ajayi (hamstring)

👨‍✈️ Head Coach: Sergej Jakirović

🔵 Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn are still without a victory in two matches with a 1-0 loss away to West Brom, and a 2-1 home defeat to Birmingham. Valérien Ismaël's side remained structurally solid but lacking in any real offensive punch, having scored only once in two games. Setting up in a 4-2-3-1, Sondre Tronstad holds a deep-lying midfield role while Todd Cantwell is free to roam between the lines. The wide roles have been shared, with Ryan Hedges and Yuki Ohashi providing pace, while Dominic Hyam is holding the defense together. The injuries hurt the flexibility: Hayden Carter and Adam Forshaw are out, thus eliminating some options. Rovers have patient buildup play but very thin in generating chances, while their transitions into defense remain weak. Ismaël should consider addressing the sharpness up-front if his team is to avoid a third straight defeat.

Blackburn Rovers Lineup

🔁 Predicted Lineup: Bálint Tóth; Richard Alebiousu, Dominic Hyam, Sean McLoughlin, Yan Valéry Ribeiro; Sondre Tronstad, Sidnei Tavares; Augustus Kargbo, Todd Cantwell, Ryan Hedges; Yuki Ohashi. 

🚑 Injuries/Suspension: Hayden Carter (hamstring), Adam Forshaw (hamstring)

👨‍✈️ Head Coach: Valérien Ismaël

📊 Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers Head-to-Head Statistics

Across the last 21 meetings in all competitions: Blackburn 10 wins, Hull 7 wins, draws 4.

📈 Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers Betting Tips and Odds

• Hull Draw No Bet — home form boost after 3–2 vs Oxford; Blackburn 0–2 league start.
• Under 3.5 Goals — two of Blackburn’s first two league games stayed ≤3 goals; Hull posted a 0–0 at Coventry.
• Blackburn Under 1.5 Team Goals — Rovers scored once across the first two league matches.
• Hull to Have Most Corners — Giles-driven crossing game at home has spiked volume. (Tactical rationale from Oxford match pattern; verify near kick-off if markets need exact averages.)
• Anytime Assist: Ryan Giles — advanced left-back role and match-winning cross vs Oxford.
• Cards: Over 3.5 — early-season intensity; Coventry-Hull ended with late bookings amid a melee, Blackburn games also competitive.

🧩 Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers Match Prediction

This one’s a cagey chess match where Hull should just about edge it. Below are the top 3 bet tips:

Hull Win/Draw & Under 3.5 Goals @ 1.62 odds on Betway — Momentum from the Oxford win, plus home support, gives Hull cover against a still-winless Blackburn. 

Blackburn Under 1 Goal @ 1.6 odds on 1xbet — Only one goal in two league matches, with injuries limiting attacking depth.

Under 2.5 Goals @ 1.61 odds on Bet365 — Both clubs opened with low-to-moderate scoring games; expect a 1–0 or 1–1 outcome.