Hull City 0-1 Sunderland

Current streaks

Recent form

Hull City

Hull City's recent form shows a mix of impressive performances and concerning defeats. The team has won four of their last six matches, including a notable run of three consecutive wins in the Championship against Queens Park Rangers, Cardiff City, and Stoke City. During this streak, Hull City displayed impressive offensive prowess, scoring 10 goals across these three games. The 4-1 victory over Cardiff City stands out as a particularly high-scoring affair. However, their form has been punctuated by two significant losses, most recently a 4-0 defeat to Norwich, which represents their heaviest defeat in this period. Despite these setbacks, Hull City's attacking output remains strong, averaging 2 goals per game over their last six matches, with 67% of their games featuring over 2.5 goals. Their current 13th position in the league with 12 points from 9 games suggests room for improvement, but their recent form indicates potential for climbing the table if they can maintain their goalscoring form while addressing their defensive vulnerabilities.

Sunderland

Sunderland's recent form presents a mixed picture, with the team currently sitting atop the Championship table despite some inconsistent results. In their last six games, they've alternated between wins and losses before ending with a draw, showcasing their resilience but also highlighting areas for improvement. The team's offensive prowess is evident, averaging an impressive 1.83 goals per game, while their defense has been somewhat leaky, conceding 1.33 goals per match. Notably, Sunderland has been involved in high-scoring affairs, with 67% of their recent games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in two-thirds of the matches. The 3-3 thriller against Portsmouth and the 3-2 loss to Plymouth Argyle stand out as particularly exciting encounters. Despite the occasional setback, Sunderland's ability to bounce back has been crucial in maintaining their league-leading position.

Recent home/away form

Hull City

Hull City's recent home form has been mixed, with their latest game breaking a run of four matches without a win at the MKM Stadium. The team's most recent home fixture, a 4-1 victory over Cardiff City, was their highest-scoring game in this stretch and their only win in the last six home matches. Prior to this win, Hull had drawn three and lost two of their previous five home games, including a disappointing League Cup exit to Sheffield Wednesday. Defensively, the Tigers have struggled to keep clean sheets at home, managing only one in their last six games. Their goal-scoring has been inconsistent, with eight goals across these six matches, but five of those coming in just two games. The team's home form reflects their mid-table position in the Championship, with an even goal difference and a tendency for matches to be closely contested, as evidenced by the 50-50 split between games going over and under 2.5 goals.

Sunderland

Despite Sunderland's impressive 1st position in the league, their recent away form has been inconsistent. In their last six away games, they've experienced a pattern of alternating wins and losses (LWLWLL), failing to secure back-to-back victories. The team has been involved in several high-scoring matches, with 67% of their games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in two-thirds of the fixtures. Notably, Sunderland's defense has struggled on the road, conceding an average of 1.67 goals per game and keeping only one clean sheet in these six matches. Their most recent away games have been particularly goal-rich, with a 3-2 loss to Plymouth Argyle and a 3-1 win against Portsmouth, highlighting their attacking prowess but defensive vulnerabilities away from home.