Hull City vs Brentford — Tips & Analysis

Hull City +1: Hull do not get beaten heavily, and that is the simplest case for backing them here. They have not lost by 2 or more goals in any of their last 14 games. Brentford do not hand out beatings either, winning by 2 or more goals in only 4 of their last 18. Hull are hard to break down at the MKM. They are unbeaten in six at home, with 3 wins and 3 ties, and they have let in just 3 goals across that home run. Their games are quiet as well, averaging under 2 goals in total. Brentford tie a lot of games. They have tied 10 of their last 18 games, including five of their nine away trips. They also come in short of bodies in midfield. Janelt and Yarmolyuk are both suspended after red cards, and three more are out. Both teams have had 8 days to prepare, so expect a tight game with few clear chances and one set-piece at each end. A 1-1 is the likeliest finish, and that is comfortably on our side. The one worry is Hull's own injury list, with seven players out including goalkeeper Butland and four midfielders. We are still happy to back Hull to stay close here.