Hull City
Manchester UnitedHull City hosts Manchester United at the MKM Stadium in Hull on Saturday, 22 August 2026, in a Premier League regular season opener. This matchup pits a resurgent Tigers side against the perennial giants from Old Trafford, with Manchester United installed as heavy favourites at 1.36 to claim three points.
Hull City arrives in mixed form, posting two wins, two draws and one loss across their last five outings, scoring six goals whilst conceding four. Manchester United shows similar volatility: two wins, two draws and one defeat in their recent matches, with an attacking output of 11 goals against seven conceded. The Red Devils' superior goal difference and pedigree suggest greater attacking threat, though Hull City's defensive solidity in pre-season—including a clean sheet against Nice—warrants attention.
The betting market signals confidence in Manchester United's dominance, reflected in the 1.36 odds for an away win. BTTS trades at 1.93, suggesting bookmakers expect both sides to find the net, whilst Over 2.5 goals sits at 1.68. The analytical model leans towards a competitive match with 50% probability for both a draw and an away victory, underpinning the market's assessment of Manchester United's edge.
Pick to watch: Manchester United to win outright represents the clearest value in this fixture. Despite recent inconsistency, their quality shines through bookmaker odds at 1.36, and historical head-to-head records favour the visitors. Back the Red Devils to overcome a spirited Hull side and claim maximum points.
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| NR | TEAM | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Arsenal | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 2 |  Manchester City | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 3 |  Hull City | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 4 |  Chelsea | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 5 |  Brentford | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 6 |  Liverpool | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 7 |  Everton | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 8 |  Ipswich | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 9 |  Newcastle | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 10 |  Leeds | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 11 |  Nottingham Forest | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| 12 |  Brighton | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 13 |  Manchester United | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 14 |  Sunderland | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 15 |  Bournemouth | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 16 |  Crystal Palace | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 17 |  Tottenham | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 18 |  Fulham | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 19 |  Aston Villa | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 20 |  Coventry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
