Hull City host Aston Villa on 5 September at the MKM Stadium in the Premier League's third round of fixtures. The hosts have made a strong start to the season, securing two victories in their opening matches, while Villa remain without a point. Hull's defensive solidity has been notable—they defeated Manchester United 2-0 at home and won 1-0 away at Coventry with a late goal from Millar. Villa's campaign began poorly with a 0-4 defeat at Brighton, where they managed just 0.28 expected goals and played with ten men from the 40th minute after Gomez's red card. The visitors' attacking output on the road has been limited in recent Premier League away fixtures, failing to score more than two goals in their last ten such matches.
Form and Head-to-Head
Hull City's recent home form is impressive, with six wins, three draws, and one loss in their last ten matches, averaging 1.29 goals for and 0.52 against. Aston Villa's away record tells a different story: three wins, zero draws, and seven losses over the same period, conceding an average of 1.92 goals per game. The historical record between these sides shows a mixed pattern, with their last six meetings producing two wins each for Hull and Villa, plus two draws. Villa's recent away struggles and Hull's early-season momentum create a notable contrast in current trajectory.
Best Bet
The double chance backing Hull City not to lose offers value at this stage of the season. With Hull winning their first two matches and Villa struggling both offensively and defensively on the road, a draw or home victory appears the more likely outcome. At 22Bet, the 1X option is available at 3.8, reflecting the hosts' early-season form and Villa's defensive vulnerabilities on their travels.
Odds to Watch
Hull City's win is priced at 4.265 on 22Bet, while a draw sits at 3.8. Aston Villa's victory is offered at 1.931. The hosts' strong defensive record and Villa's poor away form make the draw particularly interesting given the coefficient, though the outright win for Hull also merits consideration for those seeking higher returns. These markets reflect the disparity in current form between the two sides.
