Preston North End vs Hull City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 January

Preston North End

D W L L W

14th place in England Championship

0-3

20/01/2026 19:45

Hull City

D L D D L

6th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Preston North End vs Hull City on 20 January 2026 (kick-off: 19:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Preston North End vs Hull City preview before placing your bet.

Preston North End are currently 14th with 60 points after 46 matches.
Hull City sit 6th with 73 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Preston North End to win with probability 44%.
Head-to-head history favors Hull City, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. Preston North End have one win, while 3 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

19:45

2026-01-20

Preston North End vs Hull City - Prediction & Odds

Preston North End

Hull City

2026-01-20 19:45

STANDINGS UP TO 20/01/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Coventry City	95	46	28	11	7	97	45	52
02 Ipswich Town	84	46	23	15	8	80	47	33
03 Millwall	83	46	24	11	11	64	49	15
04 Southampton	80	46	22	14	10	82	56	26
05 Middlesbrough	80	46	22	14	10	72	47	25
06 Hull City	73	46	21	10	15	70	66	4
07 Wrexham	71	46	19	14	13	69	65	4
08 Derby County	69	46	20	9	17	67	59	8
09 Norwich City	65	46	19	8	19	63	56	7
10 Birmingham City	64	46	17	13	16	57	56	1
11 Swansea City	64	46	18	10	18	57	59	-2
12 Bristol City	62	46	17	11	18	59	59	0
13 Sheffield United	60	46	18	6	22	66	66	0
14 Preston North End	60	46	15	15	16	55	62	-7
15 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	58	46	16	10	20	61	73	-12
16 Watford	57	46	14	15	17	53	65	-12
17 Stoke City	55	46	15	10	21	51	56	-5
18 Portsmouth	55	46	14	13	19	49	64	-15
19 Charlton Athletic	53	46	13	14	19	44	58	-14
20 Blackburn Rovers	52	46	13	13	20	42	56	-14
21 West Bromwich(WBA)	51	46	13	14	19	48	58	-10
22 Oxford United	47	46	11	14	21	45	59	-14
23 Leicester City	46	46	12	16	18	58	68	-10
24 Sheffield Wednesday	0	46	2	12	32	29	89	-60

Head To Head

30/09/2025 18:45

Hull City

2 - 2

Preston North End

ENG LCH

21/04/2025 14:00

Hull City

2 - 1

Preston North End

ENG LCH

26/12/2024 15:00

Preston North End

1 - 0

Hull City

ENG LCH

02/03/2024 15:00

Preston North End

0 - 0

Hull City

ENG LCH

28/10/2023 14:00

Hull City

1 - 0

Preston North End

ENG LCH

18/02/2023 15:00

Hull City

0 - 0

Preston North End

ENG LCH

Preston North End

17%

Draw

50%

Hull City

33%

Preston North End Last 6 matches

17/01/2026 15:00

Preston North End 0 - 1 Derby County ENG LCH

09/01/2026 19:30

Preston North End 0 - 1 Wigan Athletic ENG FAC

04/01/2026 15:00

Bristol City 0 - 2 Preston North End ENG LCH

01/01/2026 15:00

Preston North End 3 - 0 Sheffield Wednesday ENG LCH

29/12/2025 19:45

Wrexham 2 - 1 Preston North End ENG LCH

26/12/2025 15:00

Stoke City 0 - 0 Preston North End ENG LCH

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Hull City

17/01/2026 15:00

Southampton 1 - 2 Hull City ENG LCH

11/01/2026 14:30

Hull City 0 - 0 Blackburn Rovers ENG FAC

01/01/2026 15:00

Hull City 0 - 1 Stoke City ENG LCH

29/12/2025 19:45

Middlesbrough 0 - 1 Hull City ENG LCH

26/12/2025 15:00

Sheffield Wednesday 2 - 2 Hull City ENG LCH

20/12/2025 15:00

Hull City 1 - 0 West Bromwich(WBA) ENG LCH

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Played games

Preston North End

Hull City

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.22

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.30

Scored

Avg. per game

1.44

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.36

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 23 home matches

YesNo

17 (74%)6 (26%)

In last 23 home matches

NoYes

19 (76%)6 (24%)

Preston North End

Recent matches

Hull City

Under /Over

(78%)18 5(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(72%)18 7(28%)

Under /Over

(22%)5 18(78%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(48%)12 13(52%)

Under /Over

(57%)13 10(43%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(36%)9 16(64%)

/Yes

(57%)13 10(43%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(60%)15 10(40%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Preston North End

Hull City

Shots

Preston North End

Total shots

11.22 avg / game

Blocked

70 total

Avg. 3.18

Hull City

Total shots

11.44 avg / game

Blocked

67 total

Avg. 3.19

Preston North End Pass Hull City

Total passes

8041

Avg. 350 / game

Accurate

72%

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

9371

Avg. 375 / game

Accurate

73%

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Preston North End

Played games

Hull City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.22

Clean sheets

0.28

5.26

121

Corners

105

4.20

23.00

529

Throw-ins

541

21.64

1.70

Offsides

1.44

2.74

GK saves

2.56

Preston North End

DISCIPLINARY

Hull City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.04

2.04

0.09

0.00

10.09

232

Fouls

271

10.84

11.00

253

Tackles

266

10.64

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Preston North End vs Hull City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Preston North End vs Hull City on 20 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Preston North End vs Hull City Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Preston North End's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Hull City's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England Championship standings and the England Championship form table to understand exactly where Preston North End and Hull City sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our England Championship predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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