Hull City vs Aston Villa

Recent form suggests Hull City are on a positive trajectory — 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses in their last 5. Their attacking output stands at 4 goals in 5 matches, and they have kept 3 clean sheets in that period. At the back, they have been difficult to break down, conceding 0.6 goals per game on average.

For Aston Villa, the picture is quite different. Aston Villa head into this fixture low on confidence after collecting 0 points from a possible 15 in their last 5. With 3 goals from 5 matches, their attack has been somewhat inconsistent, while defensively they have conceded more than they would like (2.2 per game). Aston Villa's recent run of 5 defeats will be a concern for the management.

Both defences have been relatively solid recently, which could make this a tight contest where chances are at a premium. The midfield battle will likely be decisive in such a close encounter. As the stronger side on paper, Hull City will want to dictate proceedings. However, Aston Villa will be well aware of the threat they pose and may look to frustrate and hit on the break.

This is a closely contested fixture, with the model suggesting a draw is the most likely outcome. The predicted scoreline of 1-0 reflects the evenly matched nature of the contest. Confidence in this prediction stands at 67%. Kick-off in the Premier League awaits.