Hull City are back in Championship action on Saturday afternoon against West Brom at the MKM Stadium.
Hull City won 3-1 at Millwall last time Championship. Kyle Joseph scored twice against the Lions at The Den, while Oli McBurnie was also back on the scoresheet.
The Tigers have won their last two games on the spin since their 4-1 defeat to Middlesbrough. They beat Wrexham 2-0 in their last home game.
Sergej Jakirovic’s team is in sixth place after 21 games. They are in the play-offs Preston North End, Millwall and Ipswich Town.
Hull City only survived on goal difference last season and received one transfer restriction in the summer. Nevertheless, they managed to compete at the top of the division in this campaign.
Sergej Jakirovic’s Hull City stats
| Games | wins | Pulls | To lose |
| 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 |
Jakirovic has done a remarkable job since his move in June and has adapted well to life in England. He left Kayserispor in the Turkish Super Lig to take up a new challenge after being identified as Ruben Selles’ replacement.
The Bosnian would like to be able to refresh his ranks in January. This winter he also has the opportunity to let some players leave.
Hull City team news
According to HullLiveEnis Destan and Kasey Palmer are back available for Hull City as they prepare to play West Brom. HCAFC are ready to name the pair in their squad, which is a boost.
Joe Gelhardt, Eliot Matazo, Brandon Williams and John Lundstram are sidelined. Meanwhile, Semi Ajayi has gone to AFCON in Nigeria. Players such as McBurnie, Liam Millar, Mohamed Belloumi and Cody Drameh have returned from injury in recent times.
Hull City predicted XI
Pandur; Coyle, Hughes, Egan, Giles; Hadziahmetovic, later; Belloumi, Crooks, Millar; Joseph
Hull City goalkeeper Ivor Pandur saved a penalty against Wrexham in their last appearance on home ground. Dillon Phillips provides backup for HCAFC between the sticks.
Lewie Coyle and Ryan Giles retain their places in the Tigers’ starting XI. The latter has eight assists to his name, the highest in the division.
Charlie Hughes will once again get the nod, with John Egan likely to replace Ajayi. Akin Famewo is another option to choose from if needed.
Regan Slater has become one of Hull City’s most important players and has found a new lease of life under Jakirovic. Amir Hadziahmetovic started against Millwall and is ready to do the same against West Brom, with Matt Crooks just ahead at number 10.
The Tigers will be happy to have Millar and Belloumi available again. It wouldn’t be a surprise to see Joseph start after his brace against Millwall, while McBurnie is ready to make another impact as a substitute.
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