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As Hull City prepares to host Birmingham City on April 18, 2026, fans can anticipate a competitive clash in the English League Championship. Hull City comes into this match with a mixed bag of results, having secured victories in 2 of their last 5 matches. Their recent performances suggest a slight uptick in form, which they will look to build upon at home. Hull City’s attacking strategy has shown promise, yet consistency has been an issue.
On the other hand, Birmingham City has struggled lately, managing just 1 win in their last 5 outings. This trend reflects possible tactical deficiencies that could be exploited by Hull. With Birmingham’s defensive record under scrutiny, Hull may be able to leverage their home advantage effectively.
The bookmakers’ odds favor the away side slightly at 2.35 compared to Hull’s 2.76, indicating a tight contest. Our predictive model suggests a 33.4% chance of a home victory, a 26.8% likelihood of a draw, and a 40% chance for an away win, reinforcing the potential for a closely-fought match. Ultimately, while both teams have their strengths, the outcome remains uncertain as they vie for crucial points in the Championship.
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| Hull 36% |
Draw 27.4% |
Birmingham 36.6% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.58 | 3.48 | 2.66 | ||
| 2.57 | 3.46 | 2.67 | ||
| 2.56 | 3.4 | 2.58 | ||
| 2.63 | 3.25 | 2.5 | ||
| 2.56 | 3.52 | 2.61 |
Latest Results
| 11.04.26 Sheffield United – Hull City – 2:1 06.04.26 Hull City – Coventry City – 0:0 03.04.26 Oxford United – Hull City – 1:1 21.03.26 Hull City – Sheffield Wednesday – 3:1 14.03.26 West Bromwich Albion – Hull City – 3:0 |
12.04.26 Birmingham City – Wrexham AFC – 2:0 06.04.26 Ipswich Town – Birmingham City – 2:1 03.04.26 Birmingham City – Blackburn Rovers – 0:1 21.03.26 Derby County – Birmingham City – 1:0 14.03.26 Birmingham City – Sheffield United – 1:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 18.10.25 Birmingham City – Hull City – 2:3 05.03.24 Hull City – Birmingham City – 1:1 16.01.24 Birmingham City – Hull City – 2:1 06.01.24 Hull City – Birmingham City – 1:1 25.10.23 Birmingham City – Hull City – 0:2 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Coventry | 42 | 25 | 10 | 7 | 84:42 | 42 | 85 |
| 2 | Ipswich | 40 | 21 | 12 | 7 | 71:40 | 31 | 75 |
| 3 | Millwall | 42 | 21 | 10 | 11 | 56:47 | 9 | 73 |
| 4 | Middlesbrough | 42 | 20 | 12 | 10 | 62:42 | 20 | 72 |
| 5 | Southampton | 41 | 19 | 12 | 10 | 70:50 | 20 | 69 |
| 6 | Hull | 42 | 20 | 8 | 14 | 64:60 | 4 | 68 |
| 7 | Wrexham | 42 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 63:60 | 3 | 64 |
| 8 | Derby | 42 | 18 | 9 | 15 | 61:53 | 8 | 63 |
| 9 | Norwich | 42 | 17 | 7 | 18 | 55:50 | 5 | 58 |
| 10 | Bristol City | 42 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 52:51 | 1 | 58 |
| 11 | QPR | 42 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 58:63 | -5 | 58 |
| 12 | Watford | 42 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 52:51 | 1 | 57 |
| 13 | Preston | 42 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 50:53 | -3 | 57 |
| 14 | Swansea | 42 | 16 | 9 | 17 | 50:54 | -4 | 57 |
| 15 | Birmingham | 42 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 51:52 | -1 | 56 |
| 16 | Stoke | 42 | 15 | 10 | 17 | 49:46 | 3 | 55 |
| 17 | Sheffield Utd | 42 | 16 | 6 | 20 | 59:59 | 0 | 54 |
| 18 | Charlton | 42 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 39:51 | -12 | 49 |
| 19 | Blackburn | 42 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 38:50 | -12 | 48 |
| 20 | West Brom | 42 | 11 | 13 | 18 | 42:56 | -14 | 46 |
| 21 | Portsmouth | 41 | 11 | 12 | 18 | 41:57 | -16 | 45 |
| 22 | Oxford Utd | 42 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 41:54 | -13 | 44 |
| 23 | Leicester | 42 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 54:64 | -10 | 41 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed ✔ | 42 | 1 | 11 | 30 | 25:82 | -57 | -4 |
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