Hull City vs Portsmouth predictions: The72

Hull City vs Portsmouth Predictions: The72

The72's writers share their forecasts ahead of the Championship match on Saturday between Hull City and Portsmouth.

Hull City's Recent Form

Hull City lost 2-1 away to Derby County on Tuesday. Manchester City loanee Joel Ndala scored for Hull, but the team couldn't secure any points at Pride Park. After 14 matches, the Tigers are 8th in the Championship table, just one point shy of the play-offs behind Charlton Athletic.

Hull City's Management

Sergej Jakirovic became Hull City's head coach during the summer, leaving Kayserispor to replace Ruben Selles at the East Yorkshire club.

Portsmouth's Current Standing

Portsmouth currently sit 20th in the league, five points above the relegation zone. The team was promoted from League One in 2024 under John Mousinho, who led Derby County and Oxford United to promotion as well. They comfortably avoided relegation last season.

Portsmouth's Latest Match

Pompey played to a 0-0 draw at home against Wrexham on Wednesday. Neither side managed to score, and both had to settle for a point at Fratton Park.

Predictions from The72 Writers

“Hull City will be disappointed to have lost against Derby County last time out. HCAFC will feel they deserved at least a draw against the Rams before a defensive mix-up led to their opponents’ winner near the end. The Tigers put in another decent display at Pride Park, especially in the second half.”

Several writers expect a competitive match as Hull City seeks to bounce back and Portsmouth aims to maintain their Championship status.

Summary: Hull City aims to recover after a narrow loss, while Portsmouth looks to strengthen their foothold in the Championship as both sides prepare for a challenging encounter.

The72 — 2025-11-06