Hull City vs Brentford: Predicted lineups, team news and prediction
Hull City welcome Brentford to the MKM Stadium on Sunday for a Premier League clash. Hull are unbeaten at home this season, while Brentford are yet to lose on their travels. Both sides sit in the top half, with Brentford sixth and Hull ninth.
- Kick-off: Sunday, 14:00 BST (time not confirmed in source)
- Venue: MKM Stadium, Hull
- Competition: Premier League
- Headline: Hull unbeaten at home; Brentford unbeaten away
- At stake: Brentford chase first away win; Hull seek return to form
Confirmed line-ups
Neither side has confirmed their starting XI. The source provides possible line-ups based on available players and expected formations.
Hull City (3-4-3)
Starting XI: Tzolakis; Coyle, Ajayi, Egan, Herrington, Giles; Belloumi, Iroegbunam, Slater, Thomas; McBurnie
Substitutes: Not stated in source.
Brentford (4-2-3-1)
Starting XI: Kelleher; Kayode, Schuster, Ajer, Lewis-Potter; Jensen, Sangare; Anthony, Damsgaard, Schade; Thiago
Substitutes: Not stated in source.
Selection notes
Hull are without Jack Butland, Charlie Hughes, Matt Targett, Eliot Matazo, Darko Gyabi and Ilyas Ansah through injury. Nobel Mendy is set to return to team training on Monday, targeting a return against Ipswich Town on October 31. Mohamed-Ali Cho and Lucas Gourna-Douath are in contention after returning to training. Robinio Vaz has avoided lasting damage from the tackle that saw Fulham's Ryan Sessegnon sent off.
Brentford remain without Joshua Dasilva, Kaye Furo and Antoni Milambo due to injury. Jannik Schuster is back in training after illness and a knock. Yehor Yarmolyuk and Vitaly Janelt are suspended, forcing a central midfield change. Mathias Jensen will drop back alongside Mamadou Sangare, with Mikkel Damsgaard and Kevin Schade coming into the attacking trio behind Igor Thiago.
What was said
"It was men against boys"
Jakirovic's blunt assessment followed a chastening afternoon at Craven Cottage, where Hull failed to register a single shot on target and managed just 139 passes. That pass tally was their lowest in the Premier League since February 2010. The Croatian will demand a response in front of a home crowd that has yet to see Hull lose this season.
The numbers
- Hull have taken 8 points from a possible 12 in their first four matches.
- Hull have mustered just 1 point from their last 3 outings.
- Hull have recorded 1 win and 2 draws in their first 3 home games, keeping 2 clean sheets.
- Brentford are the league's fourth-highest scorers with 13 goals.
- Brentford have won 2, drawn 4 and lost 1 of their first 7 matches.
- Brentford have drawn all 3 of their away league games this season (Leeds United, Bournemouth, Aston Villa).
- Brentford have gone 8 consecutive top-flight away games without a win since three consecutive road wins in February.
- Brentford have scored the opening goal in all 7 of their Premier League outings this season.
- Hull have won 4 of their last 5 competitive home games against Brentford, but lost 5-1 in the most recent meeting at the MKM Stadium in February 2020.
- Brentford are unbeaten in the last 3 head-to-head meetings (two 5-1 wins and a 1-1 draw).
Injury and availability
- Hull City: Jack Butland (injury), Charlie Hughes (injury), Matt Targett (injury), Eliot Matazo (injury), Darko Gyabi (injury), Ilyas Ansah (injury) — all out. Nobel Mendy — set to return to team training Monday, targeting Ipswich on 31 October. Mohamed-Ali Cho — in contention after returning to training. Lucas Gourna-Douath — in contention after returning to training. Robinio Vaz — available after avoiding lasting damage from Sessegnon tackle.
- Brentford: Joshua Dasilva (injury), Kaye Furo (injury), Antoni Milambo (injury) — all out. Jannik Schuster — back in training after illness and knock. Yehor Yarmolyuk — suspended (3 matches). Vitaly Janelt — suspended (1 match).
Why Brentford's midfield reshuffle hands Hull a chance
Yehor Yarmolyuk and Vitaly Janelt are both unavailable, leaving Brentford without their first-choice central midfield pairing. Mathias Jensen will drop from the number 10 role to partner Mamadou Sangare in the engine room. That shift could disrupt Brentford's control and allow Hull to press higher.
Hull's home resilience — two clean sheets in three — will be tested by a Brentford attack that has scored first in all seven league games. Igor Thiago leads the line with Mikkel Damsgaard and Kevin Schade supporting. Hull's back five, including Coyle, Ajayi, Egan, Herrington and Giles, must stay compact.
Hull's own threat comes through Belloumi and McBurnie. With Iroegbunam and Slater in midfield, the Tigers will look to break quickly. The return of Mohamed-Ali Cho and Lucas Gourna-Douath to the squad gives Jakirovic options from the bench.
Talking points
- Can Hull maintain their unbeaten home record without a recognised striker beyond McBurnie? The lack of depth up front is a concern.
- Brentford's habit of scoring first could be decisive — but their inability to win away suggests they may settle for a point.
- Jensen's deeper role might reduce Brentford's creativity, but his experience could steady a makeshift midfield.
- Hull's 139-pass display at Fulham was alarming. Was it a blip or a sign of tactical naivety?
What happens next
Hull travel to Ipswich Town on October 31, while Brentford host Liverpool in their next league fixture. Three points for Brentford would lift them closer to the top four; victory for Hull would restore belief after a difficult run.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mohamed-Ali Cho fit to play for Hull City vs Brentford?
Yes, he is in contention to make the squad after returning to training following a recent absence.
Who is suspended for Brentford against Hull City?
Yehor Yarmolyuk (three-match ban) and Vitaly Janelt (one-match ban) are both suspended.
What is the predicted score for Hull City vs Brentford?
The source predicts a 1-1 draw, citing Brentford's three away draws and Hull's two home draws this season.
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