Hull City vs Brentford prediction

Hull City welcome Brentford to the MKM Stadium in round eight of the Premier League with only a single point separating the sides. The hosts sit ninth in the table on nine points, but their recent form has dipped after going winless across their last five matches, recording two draws and three defeats. Brentford occupy sixth spot on ten points, having suffered just one defeat in their opening seven league fixtures.

Hull have maintained an unbeaten home record in the league with one victory and two draws, conceding only twice in front of their own supporters. However, their 5-4-1 setup will be tested by a Brentford side that has found the net in every single league match this season. The Bees have drawn all three of their away encounters, averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.7 conceded on their travels.

Squad availability could play a decisive role in the outcome. Hull enter the contest severely depleted with ten players ruled out through injury, including goalkeeper Jack Butland and defender Matt Targett. Brentford are not completely unscathed, as midfielders Vitaly Janelt and Yehor Yarmolyuk miss out through suspension, but the visitors possess greater attacking continuity across the pitch.