Hull City, currently positioned fourth in the England Championship, are set to host Stoke City. Hull City's recent form has been strong, with four wins, one draw, and one loss in their last six league matches. However, they are dealing with injuries to several key players, which could impact their squad depth. Stoke City, in tenth place, has seen a dip in form lately, managing only one win, one draw, and four losses in their last six games, with particularly weak away performances. In their previous five encounters, Hull City holds a slight advantage with three wins and two losses. Despite having home advantage, both teams will be without important players. Over the last ten league games, Hull City has secured six wins, one draw, and three losses, with a solid home record. Yet, injuries pose a challenge. Stoke City has struggled, with only two wins, one draw, and seven losses in their last ten matches, and a poor away record. Despite their mid-table position, Stoke City has no immediate relegation concerns. The Asian handicap initially offered Hull City a flat-ball handicap, with the home side's odds at around 1.06, indicating a lack of strong confidence in a home win. The current data maintains this flat-ball handicap, with the odds still above 1.06, while the away team's odds are at approximately 0.82. This structure suggests that there is not much confidence in Hull City winning at home. In the European odds, the odds for a home win have increased from an initial average of 2.25 to 2.38, and the odds for an away win have increased from 2.95 to 3.10. The odds for a draw have remained stable around 3.20. In terms of Kelly's value, the home win Kelly's value has increased from 0.90 to 0.95, the away win has increased from 0.92 to 0.97, and the draw has been kept at 0.92, indicating an increased risk for the home win. Although Hull City has a slight advantage in their past encounters, their 3-2 record in the last five meetings is not particularly significant. Overall, Hull City is in better form, but the handicap is not strong, and the odds are high. This may put pressure on the home side. Stoke City, receiving a flat-ball handicap, has ample opportunity. Prediction: Stoke City +0.25 Score 0-1, 0-0.