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

Betiball's prediction for Preston North End vs Hull City on 20 January 2026 (kick-off: 12:45) 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 vs Hull City: Starting Lineups Time : 20/01/2026 12:45

Preston North End
0 - 3
Finished
Hull City
90+4' event Milutin Osmajic
74' event Brad Potts / Jordan Thompson
74' event Alistair Mccann / Benjamin Whiteman
57' event Jamal Lewis
46' event Daniel Jebbison / Michael Smith
46' event Lewis Dobbin / Thierry Small
46' event Jamal Lewis / Pol Valentin
45+1' event Odel Offiah
event 90+7' John Lundstram
event 82' Cathal McCarthy / John Egan
event 81' Joel Ndala / Oliver McBurnie
event 69' John Lundstram / Matty Crooks
event 69' Joe Gelhardt / Liam Millar
event 59' John Egan
event 51' Lewie Coyle
event 49' Oliver McBurnie
event 48' Yu Hirakawa / Babajide David Akintola
event 45' Akin Famewo
event 33' Liam Millar
90+4' event Milutin Osmajic
event 90+7' John Lundstram
74' event Brad Potts / Jordan Thompson
event 82' Cathal McCarthy / John Egan
74' event Alistair Mccann / Benjamin Whiteman
event 81' Joel Ndala / Oliver McBurnie
57' event Jamal Lewis
event 69' John Lundstram / Matty Crooks
46' event Daniel Jebbison / Michael Smith
event 69' Joe Gelhardt / Liam Millar
46' event Lewis Dobbin / Thierry Small
event 59' John Egan
46' event Jamal Lewis / Pol Valentin
event 51' Lewie Coyle
45+1' event Odel Offiah
event 49' Oliver McBurnie
event 48' Yu Hirakawa / Babajide David Akintola
event 45' Akin Famewo
event 33' Liam Millar
Preston North End Preston North End
Substitutions
#17 Lewis Dobbin
#9 Daniel Jebbison
#44 Brad Potts
#18 Jamal Lewis
#8 Alistair Mccann
#34 Kitt Nelson
#6 Liam Lindsay
#13 David Cornell
#10 Mads Frokjaer
Preston North End Preston North End Hull City Hull City
16Shots18
5Shots on Goal9
13Fouls12
6Corner Kick6
12Free kick13
1Offside1
2Yellow card3
1Red card0
38Aerial34
6Save5
9Successful Tackles6
3Interceptions9
16Long pass23
0Assist3
7Successful center5
11Shots off goal9
19Head Success17
8Tackle6
8Dribbles8
22Throw-in21
406Passes333
101Attacks91
46Dangerous attacks65
3Corner Kicks(HT)3
0BigChances3
0BigChancesMissed2
8ShotsInsideBox11
9ShotsOutsideBox6
53DuelsWon52
0.9ExpectedGoals1.67
0.42xGOpenPlay1.29
0.9xGNonPenalty1.67
0.44xGOT3.06
23Touches In Opposition Box32
27AccurateCrosses22
34GroundDuelsWon35
19AerialDuelsWon17
34Clearances22
Hull City Hull City
Substitutions
#19 Joel Ndala
#58 Cathal McCarthy
#13 Yu Hirakawa
#5 John Lundstram
#21 Joe Gelhardt
#12 Dillon Phillips
#16 Matty Jacob
#31 James Debayo
#52 Hugh Parker
Commentary
90+7' John Lundstram - Hull City receive a yellow card
90+4' Milutin Osmajic - Preston North End receive a red card
82' Hull City — substitution: Cathal McCarthy / John Egan
81' Hull City — substitution: Joel Ndala / Oliver McBurnie
74' Preston North End — substitution: Brad Potts / Jordan Thompson
74' Preston North End — substitution: Alistair Mccann / Benjamin Whiteman
69' Hull City — substitution: John Lundstram / Matty Crooks
69' Hull City — substitution: Joe Gelhardt / Liam Millar
59' John Egan - Hull City receive a yellow card
57' Jamal Lewis - Preston North End receive a yellow card
51' Lewie Coyle - Hull City receive a yellow card
49' Goal! Oliver McBurnie - Hull City
48' Hull City — substitution: Yu Hirakawa / Babajide David Akintola
46' Preston North End — substitution: Daniel Jebbison / Michael Smith
46' Preston North End — substitution: Lewis Dobbin / Thierry Small
46' Preston North End — substitution: Jamal Lewis / Pol Valentin
45+1' Odel Offiah - Preston North End receive a yellow card
45' Goal! Akin Famewo - Hull City
33' Goal! Liam Millar - Hull City

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 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.

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 standings and the 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 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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