- Here is the Hull City vs Man United prediction article for 2026/27 Premier League which breaks down form, key players, odds and H2H meetings ahead of the clash.
- The two sides will lock horns on Saturday, August 22, at MKM Stadium
- Kick off set for 2:30pm EAT.
Manchester United will begin their Premier League 2026/27 campaign with an away fixture when they visit newcomers Hull City on Saturday at the MKM Stadium.
The 20-time league champions begin a full season under Michael Carrick, who last season managed to guide them to a third-place finish and secure their return to the UEFA Champions League.
Now, the Red Devils will be seeking league silverware for the first time in 13 years, and they will desperately need it after watching their rivals Arsenal snatch it for the first time in over two decades.
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Their mission is very evident, as they have been quite busy in the summer transfer window, bringing in Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Karl Darlow to strengthen their squad.
Carlos Baleba is also set to follow in the coming days.
Man United rounded off their pre-season with a 4-2 defeat to AC Milan last weekend, but their preparations for the new campaign have been strong, including wins over Rosenborg, Atletico Madrid and Leeds United, as well as a draw with European champions Paris Saint-Germain.
Meanwhile, newly promoted Hull are back in the Premier League for the first time since the 2016-17 season, and the Tigers have spent time in League One since they were last present in the top flight.
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Sergej Jakirovic’s side progressed through last season’s Championship playoffs to secure a return to the top flight, and it has been a busy summer for the club, with 11 new signings being made.
The Tigers won two, drew two and lost one of their five pre-season friendlies, and they will enter this match off the back of a goalless draw with Nice.
What time does Hull City vs Man United kick off?
The two sides will open their league campaigns on Saturday, August 22, at the MKM Stadium from 2:30pm East Africa Time.
Hull vs Manchester United team news
The hosts will see ex-Red Jack Butland ruled out following an elbow operation, joining Darko Gyabi, Eliot Matazo and Joe Gelhardt on the sidelines.
Charlie Hughes, Hidemasa Morita, Matty Jacob and Oscar Zambrano also look set to miss out.
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As for Man United, Matthijs de Ligt and Manuel Ugarte are both unavailable, while Mason Mount faces a late fitness test.
Benjamin Sesko has returned to training and should be involved in the squad, although a start is highly unlikely considering that the striker, who has been dealing with a shin injury, has not featured for the Red Devils since the end of last season.
Hull vs Man United predicted lineups
- Hull City: Tzolakis; Coyle, Ajayi, Mendy, Giles; Slater, Crooks; Belloumi, Hjerto-Dahl, Stroud; McBurnie
- Manchester United: Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Heaven, Shaw; Tielemans, Santos; Amad, Fernandes, Cunha; Mbeumo
Hull City vs Man United head-to-head record and recent meetings
Hull have only won three of their previous 18 meetings with Man United in all competitions, but it was 0-0 when the two teams last locked horns in the Premier League in February 2017.
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Most recent five Premier League meetings
- Feb 1, 2017: Manchester United 0-0 Hull City
- Aug 27, 2016: Hull City 0-1 Manchester United
- May 24, 2015: Hull City 0-0 Manchester United
- Nov 29, 2014: Manchester United 3-0 Hull City
- May 6, 2014: Manchester United 3-1 Hull City
Hull City vs Man United prediction and betting tips
To date, Man United have won their opening match of the Premier League season on a record 22 occasions, and they have never lost when facing promoted opponents (W9 D3).
The hosts are winless in all 10 Premier League contests against Man United (D2 L8), the joint-most matches they have faced any opponent without winning, level with Chelsea (also D2 L8).
Man United will certainly come into this fixture as the favourites to win, but we cannot expect them to have it easy away from home, as Hull City will also be eager to make a statement.
Being the opening match for both teams this season, each side will be looking to get on the scoresheet.
As a result, we should expect an entertaining contest with goals across the full 90 minutes.