Cardiff City vs Hull City Predictions

Cardiff City will host Hull City at Cardiff City Stadium on February 26, 2025, in a critical Championship showdown as Round 34 brings together two sides desperate to climb out of the relegation mire. Cardiff City, under Ömer Riza, finished the 2024 Championship season with 47 points, placing 19th, and as of February 25, 2025, are projected to sit 18th with around 36 points from 33 matches, following a projected 1-1 draw against QPR (Feb 22, 2025). Hull City, managed by Tim Walter, ended 2024 in 14th with 56 points and are projected to languish at 21st with approximately 33 points from 33 matches, coming off a projected 2-1 loss to Stoke City (Feb 22, 2025). Our expert prediction explores team form, key players, head-to-head stats, and betting tips to answer: Who will win Cardiff City vs Hull City in this Championship clash?

Team Form & Recent Performances

Cardiff City

• 2024 Record: 13W, 8D, 17L (47 points, 19th in Championship)

• Latest Result (Projected as of Feb 25): 1-1 draw vs. QPR (Feb 22, 2025); 10W, 6D, 17L (36 points projected entering Feb 25)

• Home Form (2024): 8W, 4D, 7L (averaging 1.37 goals scored, 1.42 conceded)
  Cardiff City have struggled for consistency, with their projected 1-1 draw against QPR marking their third stalemate in five league games (1W, 3D, 1L), following a 2-0 win over Bristol City (Feb 15, 2025). As of February 25, 2025, they’re projected at 36 points from 33 matches, averaging 1.15 goals per game and conceding 1.52, reflecting a team fighting to stay afloat. At home in 2024, they averaged 1.37 goals per game, with Callum Robinson (6 goals entering 2025) providing flashes of quality, though defensive lapses remain a concern.

Hull City

• 2024 Record: 15W, 11D, 12L (56 points, 14th in Championship)

• Latest Result (Projected as of Feb 25): 2-1 loss vs. Stoke City (Feb 22, 2025); 9W, 6D, 18L (33 points projected entering Feb 25)

• Away Form (2024): 7W, 5D, 7L (averaging 1.47 goals scored, 1.58 conceded)
  Hull City have hit a downward spiral, with their projected 2-1 defeat to Stoke marking their fourth loss in five league games (1W, 0D, 4L), despite a 3-1 win over Millwall (Feb 15, 2025). Projected at 33 points from 33 matches, they average 1.18 goals per game and concede 1.61, slipping into the relegation scrap. On the road in 2024, they averaged 1.47 goals per game, with Oscar Estupiñán (7 goals entering 2025) leading a faltering attack amid defensive woes.

Head-to-Head Stats & Historical Context

• Overall Record: Hull City 41W, Cardiff City 28W, 23D (92 meetings since 1921)

• Recent Meetings:

  • Sep 28, 2024: Hull City 4-1 Cardiff City (Championship)

  • Apr 6, 2024: Cardiff City 1-3 Hull City (Championship)

  • Dec 16, 2023: Hull City 3-0 Cardiff City (Championship)

• Key Trend: Hull City have won 6 straight meetings; 4 of their last 5 H2Hs exceeded 2.5 goals.
  Hull City have asserted dominance in recent encounters, including a 4-1 thrashing of Cardiff on September 28, 2024, at the MKM Stadium, with Mohamed Belloumi scoring twice. Matches have averaged 3.0 goals per game in their last five clashes, with Hull unbeaten in their last six against Cardiff (6W), their last loss to the Bluebirds dating back to 2021 (1-0). Cardiff’s home struggles against Hull amplify the visitors’ historical edge.

Key Players to Watch

Cardiff City

• Callum Robinson (FWD): 6 goals in 2024/25; Cardiff’s top scorer and key threat.

• Perry Ng (DEF): 3 goals, 2 assists; versatile defender with attacking flair.

• Joe Ralls (GK): 5 clean sheets; vital despite defensive vulnerabilities.

Hull City

• Oscar Estupiñán (FWD): 7 goals in 2024/25; Hull’s leading scorer and focal point.

• Mohamed Belloumi (MID): 5 goals, 4 assists; dynamic winger adding spark.

• Alfie Jones (GK): 6 clean sheets; steady amid a shaky backline.

Tactical Insights & Match Dynamics

Cardiff City’s pragmatic 4-2-3-1 (1.15 goals per game) will confront Hull City’s attacking 4-2-3-1 (1.18 goals per game). Robinson’s finishing and Ng’s overlaps could exploit Hull’s defense (1.61 goals conceded per game), which has been porous during their losing streak. Hull’s counterattacking style, led by Estupiñán and Belloumi, will test Cardiff’s backline (1.52 goals conceded per game), though their recent form slump raises doubts. Cardiff’s Rubin Colwill (doubtful, hamstring) and Hull’s Mason Burstow (out, injury) may shift tactics, with Cardiff’s 29,000-strong Cardiff City Stadium crowd pushing for a turnaround.

Prediction: Cardiff City vs Hull City

Our Prediction: Both Team to Score - yes

TIP 2: Total Home - Over 0.5