England · League Cup · Round of 3218:45
SunderlandLLLDW

1 – 0

Tuesday, 8 September 2026

Hull CityDLDDW

Stadium of Light · Referee P. Tierney · Analysis updated 14:33 UTC

Sunderland vs Hull City Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.25 expected goals for Sunderland and 1.22 for Hull City, a combined total of 2.47. That distribution gives Sunderland the largest share of the 1X2 market at 37%, with the draw at 27%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 45% for over 2.5 goals and 50% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 13%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 37% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Home/Draw

64.4% probability

Moderate confidenceLow data38/100

Expected goals

1.25 – 1.22

Model version

poisson-v1

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Sunderland home form

    9 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Hull City away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 6 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Sunderland to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 37%, against 37% / 27% / 36% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.25 goals for Sunderland and 1.22 for Hull City, a combined 2.47 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.

Match result (1X2)

Sunderland win37%
Draw27%
Hull City win36%

Double chance 1X

64%

Double chance 12

73%

Double chance X2

63%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals71%
Over 2.5 goals45%
Over 3.5 goals24%
Both teams to score50%

Correct score

  • 1–112.9%
  • 1–010.6%
  • 0–110.3%
  • 0–08.5%
  • 2–18.1%

Recent form

Sunderland

  • 2026-10-10T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Brighton · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-20T13:00:00.000Z · A vs Manchester City · 3-5 (L)
  • 2026-09-16T19:00:00.000Z · H vs AZ Alkmaar · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-12T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Arsenal · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-08T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Hull City · 1-0 (W)

Hull City

  • 2026-10-11T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Everton · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Newcastle · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-12T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Chelsea · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-09-08T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Sunderland · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-05T16:30:00.000Z · H vs Aston Villa · 0-0 (D)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Home/Draw, at 64.4%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 50% and over 2.5 goals at 45%.

A 64% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.