Dillan George
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Hull
Doncaster
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On Sunday, January 12, in the FA Cup Round of 32, Hull City will host Doncaster. The match kicks off at 13:00 Central European Time. I suggest a bet on the winner of this match.
Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head history
- Hull City has won only 2 home matches across all competitions this season.
- Doncaster has not won in their last 3 away matches.
- Hull City has not won an FA Cup match since November 2020.
- In 23 historical encounters between these clubs, Doncaster leads with 9 wins to Hull’s 6.
Match preview
Last season, Hull City narrowly missed out on the Championship playoff zone, but this campaign presents a very different challenge. After 26 rounds, the "Tigers" sit in the relegation zone in 22nd place. Portsmouth, in 21st, has the same number of points but has played two fewer matches.
The main issue for Hull City this season has been their poor home form, with only two victories on home soil. However, in the previous round, the "Tigers" surprisingly held Leeds to a 3-3 draw at home, following a 0-1 loss to Middlesbrough and an away win over Blackburn (1-0).
Competing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football, Doncaster is fighting for promotion back to League One, where they last played in the 2021/22 season. Currently, the "Vikings" are in seventh place with 40 points, just 2 points behind second place in a tightly packed top group.
Doncaster enters this match in less-than-ideal form. They recently lost 1-2 to Port Vale, following a 2-1 win over Fleetwood Town, a 1-1 draw with Colchester, and a 0-2 loss to Walsall.
In the two previous FA Cup rounds, Doncaster eliminated Kettering and Barrow.
Possible lineups
- Hull City: Pandur; Coyle, Jones, McLoughlin, Jacob; Slater, Alzate; Camara, Puerta, Burstow; João Pedro Galvão
- Doncaster: Sharman-Lowe; Sterry, Olowu, McGrath, Maxwell; Bailey, Kelly; Molinue, Clifton, Gibson; Sharp
Prediction for Hull City vs Doncaster
Doncaster is having a strong season, but their level is significantly lower than Hull City’s. My bet: a victory for the hosts.
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