Hull City’s injury crisis puts depth to the test against Ipswich

A narrow gap, a big squad test

The most recent meeting ended with Ipswich beating Hull City 1-0 on 3 March, a Championship result that adds an edge to Saturday’s Premier League encounter at the MKM Stadium. The teams are level on 10 points after eight matches, with Hull tenth and Ipswich twelfth, so neither starts with much room to let the other pull away.

Hull’s central concern is availability. Six players are listed as missing and two more are doubtful, leaving the hosts with a depleted group as they try to turn home resilience into a result.

Hull’s home steadiness against Ipswich’s attack

Hull have won only twice in eight league games, but they have avoided defeat in all four at home: one win and three draws. They have conceded just three goals there, a record that gives them a platform even as their recent form has produced only one win in five.

Ipswich have scored eight goals across their last five matches, two more than Hull, and have found the net 12 times in eight league games. Their away record is less convincing: one win and three defeats from four trips, with 11 goals conceded. That vulnerability could offer Hull a route into the game, provided the injuries do not disrupt their defensive shape.

Recent meetings favour Ipswich

Ipswich have won three of the last five meetings, including the latest 1-0 result and a 2-0 victory at Hull in November 2025. Hull’s most recent home success in this run was a 3-3 draw in April 2024; they have not beaten Ipswich in these five listed encounters.

Six Hull absences, two doubts

Hull are without I. Ansah (back), J. Butland (arm), D. Gyabi and C. Hughes (both groin), E. Matazo (knee) and M. Targett (ankle). L. Gourna-Douath and N. Mendy are questionable with calf and groin injuries respectively.

Ipswich have J. Taylor missing with a knee injury, while S. Lukic is doubtful with a groin problem. The imbalance in Hull’s list is stark: the home side may have less room to adjust if the match becomes physically demanding or requires changes.

Ipswich’s scoring threat

Ipswich’s recent attacking output makes their front-foot moments worth watching, particularly against a Hull side whose squad is stretched. Hull, however, have been difficult to break down at home, conceding fewer than a goal per match there this season. Their challenge is to preserve that solidity while still creating enough to make home advantage count.

Our prediction

Hull’s home defensive record and Ipswich’s poor away results point to a contest the hosts can edge, despite the scale of their injury problems. PreviaXI’s model leans towards Hull, with their home advantage and stronger defensive base helping outweigh Ipswich’s recent scoring form.

Hull City 2-1 Ipswich