Manchester City V Hull City Betting – Saturday 28th November

Manchester City V Hull City

Kick-off: Saturday 28th November – 15:00 GMT

Venue: The City of Manchester Stadium

Manchester City

League Position: 11th

Recent Form: WLLWW

Man City didn’t dwell too much on their Burnley misery just before the International break, a 3-3 draw with the Clarets at home, and, although a point against Liverpool at Anfield will be seen by most as a valuable and creditable point, everyone involved with City probably won’t be thinking the same as the 2-2 draw away at Liverpool stretched their unwanted drawing run to six games. However, you can look at this run in two ways. It can be one that’s very annoying and frustrating that City can’t seem to win a game at present, but, on the other hand, you can look at it that City haven’t been beaten in six games. The latter one sounds better but the first one is more critical so perhaps we’ll go with that one?!

Whichever statement we prefer, it shouldn’t matter all that much as this should be a three point banker for Mark Hughes and his gold plated squad. As Hull begin their trip to Manchester, those who were at the club last season, City that is, will remember Hull’s previous arrival all too fondly as it resulted in a comfortable 5-1 victory for the richest club in the world. A similar result wouldn’t be at all surprising and it certainly wouldn’t go miss given City’s recent drawing habit.

City may have drawn their previous six but just two have actually come when playing in front of their home fans, although, both were games were City had the lead at one point and blew it. They were 2-0 up against Fulham before eventually drawing 2-2, while they were a mere minute away from claiming all the spoils before Burnley scored a late equaliser in a 3-3 thriller. Surprisingly, it was City’s shocking defending that cost them big points in both and the fact that City have kept just one clean sheet in their previous nine outings is a big cause for concern considering they have spent big sums of cash on their defence in recent seasons.

Mark Hughes will be desperate to guide his squad back to winning ways and to their first home win after failing on their previous two attempts. No club wants a home voodoo to kick in and their home rut should come to an abrupt end on Saturday against a dreadful Hull City team. City are expected to win, and win well, so the only possible negative is how the City players handle the added pressure of knowing they should definitely win. We think they’ll cope well, mainly because Hull are a dire team at current, and if the City players do pass this golden opportunity up then they’ll be kicking themselves all week as their next home fixture is a game with Chelsea!

Hull City

League Position: 9th

Recent Form: WWDLW

Just like Man City, Hull are surprising plenty with their recent run of results, although, Hull’s is for a good reason. A home victory over Stoke City, followed by a 3-3 draw with West Ham and a big 3-2 win over Everton, now means Hull are unbeaten in their last three league outings, an amazing achievement for a club beckoned with relegation. However, now to deflate all you hyped up Hull fans. All three of those undefeated games came at The KC Stadium, and Hull are on a dreadful away run of four successive defeats, five for the season, and have yet to record an away win.

We don’t like to rule any side out of the running before a ball has even been kicked because, more times than not, we end up looking prats. However, I would, quite literally, eat my own hat if Hull beat City in Manchester. Their away form is dire, their goal record on the road is abysmal, while their performances away from their beloved KC Stadium have left a lot to be desired. They have an 84% away losing average after losing five of their opening six away encounters, while they are shipping, on average, nearly three goals a game.

Don’t turn away just yet as it does get worse. Hull’s two most recent away outings, games at Burnley & Fulham, has seen them fail to score in both, losing 2-0, Yep, in both! On the road, Hull City have found the opposing net just four times, well below a goal a game, while they are leaking goals like a sieve. I kid you not, my local cricket team would even score a handful of goals against Hull City. Eleven games ago was when Hull last won an away fixture in the league, that being a narrow 1-0 success over Fulham, while they’ve lost on nine of their previous eleven outings. Yep, I told you it would get worse.

Head-to-Head (Last 10):

Manchester City W: 1 Hull City W: 0 Draws: 1

With the pair meeting for the very first time last season, it’s Man City who have taken the lead in the Head-to-Head counter after smashing Hull City 5-1 at The City of Manchester, a game which some say ruined Hull’s season and started their demise as they went on a dire run after Christmas. It was also the match which seen Hull manager, Phil Brown, give his half-time rant on the pitch in a public act of disapproval at his players below par performance. He was heavily criticised for that and we doubt fans within the City stadium will be treated to such a spectacle this time around.

Match Verdict:- Manchester City to WIN – 1.30 Boylesports

I’m setting myself up for one might big fall here but I’m very confident City will end their drawing rut against what is a dreadful Hull side. If City want to be strutting their stuff in the Champions League next season then it’s imperative that they win games of this calibre. Hull are seriously struggling, especially on the road. Their defence has been diabolical, while their attackers have actually gone lost – Let me know if you see Geovanni anywhere. City, after a morale boosting point at Liverpool, a game they probably could have won, should take all the beating here and we expect them to not only win but win at a cantor. Famous last words!

Match Odds:

Manchester City – 1.30 Boylesports

Draw – 5.50 PaddyPower

Hull City – 13.00 Bet365

SoccerBetting Value Tip: Roque Santa Cruz to Score 2 or more – 8.00 SkyBet