Hull City vs Norwich City Prediction: Hull to move to top six

Hull City will welcome Norwich City at KCOM Stadium in Game Week 27 of the English Championship. Hull will be looking to move into the top six. Who will come out on top after 90 minutes?

Hull City form

Liam Rosenior's performance for Hull City in the Championship has surpassed expectations, as they currently sit in seventh place on the table. However, the team has recently experienced a period of poor form, winning only one of their last five matches in all competitions. This includes a 3-2 victory over Blackburn Rovers where they let go of a two-goal lead, followed by a defeat against Sheffield Wednesday. The team's success in the FA Cup third round against Birmingham City required a late equalizer, highlighting the significance of the moment in their season. With three of their next four league matches taking place at home, Hull City has the opportunity to capitalize on their familiar territory.

Rosenior is considering giving Billy Sharp his first full debut for Hull City after he came on as a substitute in the FA Cup. Tyler Morton and Ozan Tufan are expected to return to the team after being partially rested, but Jadon Philogene and Liam Delap are both unable to play due to injuries. Jean Michael Seri and Adama Traore are also absent as they are representing their nations at the Africa Cup of Nations. 

Hull City Predicted Lineup

Ingram, Coyle, McLoughlin, Jones, Greaves, Morton, Slater, Connolly, Tufan, Twine, and Sharp

Norwich City form

Norwich City has also been struggling recently, and their manager, Wagner, is under pressure to retain his position. Despite ending a two-game losing streak with a draw against Southampton, a subsequent draw against Bristol Rovers in the FA Cup has led to calls for Wagner's dismissal. With just three points above 17th place, Norwich City needs a victory on Friday night to regain their position in the promotion race.

Although Wagner used a back five in the last Championship game against Southampton, it is likely that he will switch back to a four for this game. Josh Sargent is expected to return to the attack, with Hwang Ui-jo being called back by Nottingham Forest. In an attack-oriented move, the United States international may play on the right, with Adam Idah in the center and Sam McCallum potentially returning as left-back. 

Norwich City Predicted Lineup

Gunn, Stacey, Duffy, McLean, McCallum, Nunez, Sara, Sargent, Barnes, Rowe, and Idah

Hull City vs Norwich City Expert Tips

 For Norwich City, the possible starting lineup consists of . Wagner is concerned about Norwich's inconsistency but still sees them as a threat to Hull. However, we predict that Hull City will do enough to win this contest, possibly with a late goal at the MKM Stadium.