While Hull City got an unexpected point against Manchester City, Aston Villa are struggling to scrape together just one point.

Hull City v Aston Villa
Premier League
KC Stadium
10-02-2014 @ 19.45 UK








How are the two sides form?

Hull City have only won 2 of 11 matches at KC Stadium this season and finds themselves stuck in the relegation zone with one point from safety. The Tigers are struggling to find the back of the net as well and have only hit the target 21 times so far.

The same issues apply to Paul Lambert and his players from Birmingham. Aston Villa are currently 16th in the Premier League only two points above the relegation line and are struggling even more when it comes to goalscoring. The Villa players have only managed to get the ball behind the opponents goalkeeper 12 times this season.

What are the probable line-ups?

Hull City are without James Chester, Mohamed Diamé, Liam Rosenior and Robert Snodgrass for the Aston Villa match. Villas injury list have been shortened the last month with only Libor Kozak and Philippe Senderos left. 

McGregor

Dawson - Bruce - McShane

Elmohamady - Huddlestone - Livermore - Mayler

Ramirez - Brady

Aluko
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Weimann - Agbonlahor - Gill

Delph - Westwood - Cleverley

Cissokho - Clark - Okore - Hutton

Guzan

Worth keeping an eye on

Hull City - Ahmed Elmohamady: The Egyptian International have developed to become one of the most important players for Steve Bruces Hull. The midfielder currently plays as a wingback and has impressed the last couple of matches. His clever play and ability to read the game will be crucial against Villas pacy strikers. 



Aston Villa - Gabby Agbonlahor: The pacy striker is back for Aston Villa and will make an impact on a struggling team. In a time where Christian Benteke is playing way under his normal standards alot of pressure is resting on Agbonlahors shoulders. 


What to expect from this match?

Hull managed to get a point against Manchester City while Aston Villa scored their first goal, for a long time, against Chelsea lost 2-1 in the end. Paul Lamberts job is on the line and a loss against Hull could be the end of his reign. Steve Bruce will be hoping to build on his draw against Manchester City and take a win against Aston Villa to bring his side out of the relegation zone. Despite Hull home statistics we can expect them to be the dominating side and take all three points against Aston Villa.

What are the odds?

Hull City: 13/10 (BET365)

Draw: 9/4 (Betfred)

Aston Villa: 14/5 (BetVictor)