Hull vs Bristol City prediction: ENGLAND: Championship betting tips on match 2022-07-29 14:00.
Against most expectations, Hull City mounted what was ultimately a comfortable Championship survival campaign in 2021/22, despite undergoing a major transition off the pitch. Club chairman Acun Ilıcalı’s first summer transfer window at the club has been eventful so far, witnessing an influx of talent from the top-flight of his native Turkey, as Hull aim to make a Premier League return after losing elite status in 2017.
The influx of signings aside, Hull’s immediate task is to improve on the dismal home league record they posted up to the end of September last season (D2, L3). However, that came prior to a strong win rate from the Championship home games to see them score first across the remainder of the campaign (W7, D1), something they’ll be looking to do here to kick off their season with a win for a third straight season.
Opponents Bristol City demolished Hull 5-0 in the penultimate Championship round of 2021/22, but the Robins couldn’t avoid a second straight finish inside the Championship’s bottom third. Yet, an unbeaten pre-season (W4, D2) has fuelled optimism ahead of this challenging opener, with Bristol manager Nigel Pearson stating that everyone has contributed in a “positive way”.
Despite managing a team that has lost just once across their last four openers to an away league campaign (W1, D2), Pearson’s optimism may be somewhat tempered by Bristol’s poor return from their final ten Championship away games last term (W3, D1, L6). That includes four losses coming after a half-time deficit.
Players to watch: Hull newcomer and Ghanaian international Benjamin Tetteh netted eight goals Yeni Malatyaspor last season, with five of those opening the match scoring. Versatile forward Andreas Weimann was Bristol’s top gun in 2021/22 – he has seen four of his last six strikes come beyond the 80th minute, including the previous H2H’s final goal.
Hot streak: Bristol’s last six Championship season openers have seen both teams score.