Hull City suffered significant personnel losses during the summer transfer window, after which the prospects of returning to the Premier League have significantly decreased. The club had a poor start, but won three of the last four fixtures, thus giving the team a chance of finishing in the top 6.
Sunderland performs so far very confidently and correctly picks up points. To this match they came to the first place and expect to keep the leadership on its outcome. Sunderland have won six out of nine matches in the league with two defeats.
Hull City plays very aggressively, due to which the matches involving the team are productive. The Tigers score an average of 1.33 goals per game, and concede 1.44. Sunderland score an average of 2 goals and concede 1.5. Both teams have scored in five of the last seven games between these opponents.