Stoke travel to the east coast to face a Hull side short on wins but not short on confidence after a great display against Everton in the FA Cup, ultimately they lost due to a wonder strike by Andros Townsend. 

Powell & Bursik are back training but aren’t expected to feature just yet.

Fletcher is back, but does he start?

How have we faired in previous meetings.

Sundays fixture will be the 72nd meeting between the two sides

Stoke wins 32

Draws 19

Hull wins 20

The last meeting 

The last meeting was back in September. In a very even game Stoke ran out 2-0 winners due to being more clinical with the chances we created. Our last visit to the Kcom Stadium saw Hull win 2-1 in a game Jarrod Bowen controlled & dictated the play throughout. Could of been a cricket score 

Form (last 4 games)

Stoke

Stoke 0-0 Middlesbrough 

Stoke 1-2 Derby

Stoke 1-2 Preston

Stoke 2-0 Orient(cup)

Hull

Hull City 2-2 Bristol City

Forest 2-1 Hull

Blackpool 1-0 Hull

Hull 2-3 Everton(cup)

Hull have not won any of the last 5 games but showed against Everton in the cup that they aren’t a club to take lightly. Hull played really well against Everton and bar a fantastic long range strike by Townsend they deserved to take the game to penalties.

Who’s the threat

Appropriately named Keane Lewis-Potter has been Hull’s best player so far, he’s Hull’s top scorer and assist maker. George Honeyman has been playing well in midfield, not forgetting Tom Huddlestone who I’ve always believed would of been a great signing for Stoke

How could Stoke set up for the game.

Stoke still have a number of injuries but some are nearing getting back on the pitch. Steven Fletcher has trained this week and should be back in the match day squad. Vrancic we will have to wait till Sunday morning before a final decision is made. New signing Taylor Harwood-Bellis has fitted in well and expected to play a part. 

What is your score Prediction?