Hull and Bristol City were playoff contenders for much of last season but ultimately missed out. Both teams hope to challenge again in 2024-25, but in the first week, it seems the visiting Bristol City might have the upper hand.
Team News:
- Hull: Ryan Longman, Abdus Omur, and Oscar Estupinan were injured in Hull’s last friendly, joining captain Lewie Coyle and Dogukan Sinik on the sidelines. New manager Tim Walter, who prefers a 4-3-3 formation, is struggling to fill the bench.
- Bristol City: Rob Atkinson, Adam Murphy, and new striker Yu Hirakawa are out due to injury. Tommy Conway, who might transfer, will not play. Coach Liam Manning will likely stick with his 3-4-3 formation.
Prediction:
Bristol City only won six away games last season but can start 2024-25 with a win against a weakened Hull team. Hull lost many key players and their respected manager Liam Rosenior. New manager Tim Walter has admitted the squad needs more signings to be competitive.
Bristol City, under Liam Manning, improved last season and had a good pre-season with four wins and a draw, while Hull didn’t win any of their six friendlies. Thus, Bristol City seems well-positioned to win, and the odds of 11/5 with LiveScore Bet look favorable.
