Premier League 2026/27

Hull City vs Nottingham Forest prediction

By Wazir Win Football Desk, Premier League analysisUpdated
32%Win chance
Hull City
Coin flip

01:30

India time

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 · 20:00 UK

MKM Stadium, Hull

Draw 25%

Fair odds for the pick 2.33

43%Our pick
Nottingham Forest

In 30 seconds

  1. Forest 43%, draw 25%, Hull 32%: a coin flip.
  2. Predicted score 0-1; the goals line is finely balanced (2.8 xG).
  3. Both teams to score: 56%.
Predicted score
0-1
Wazir Win pick
Forest
UK broadcast
Not televised yet
Projected cards
3.5-4.5

Who wins Hull vs Forest?

Too close to call, with a whisker in favour of Forest. The Wazir Win goals model gives Hull 32%, the draw 25% and Forest 43%, and expects 2.8 goals in all. Our likeliest scoreline is 0-1. Kick-off: Wed, 02 Dec 2026, 01:30 IST, next day at MKM Stadium.

What will decide it?

Home advantage first, then the goals picture and the factor with the most pull on this fixture.

  1. Home edge

    Edge: Even

    Hull's home crowd is worth about a fifth of a goal, which narrows the gap without erasing Forest's quality advantage.

  2. Goal expectancy

    Edge: Even

    At 2.8 expected goals, the 2.5 line is close to a toss-up (52% for the over).

  3. Quality gap

    Edge: Forest

    Forest rate clearly higher, and the draw is only 25%. If they score first, the game state favours them heavily.

How many goals in Hull vs Forest?

Our model's chance of each total, with the likeliest outcome highlighted.

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total goals

Both teams score
56%
Over 2.5 goals
52%
Expected goals
1.26 – 1.51
Half-time call
0-0

The Wazir Win bet slip for Hull vs Forest

Three selections at rising risk. Each ring is our probability for that selection.

  1. Banker

    risk

    68%

    Double chance

    Forest or draw

    Covers two of the three results; only a Hull win loses.

  2. Smart value

    risk

    56%

    Both teams to score

    Yes

    Both sides project above a goal of expected output; BTTS lands 56% of the time for us.

  3. Wildcard

    risk

    10%

    Correct score

    Hull 0-1 Forest

    The model's likeliest scoreline. Exact-score markets pay well and land rarely, so stake lightly.

How do the two teams set up?

Confirmed line-ups land about an hour before kick-off.

Home · promoted

Hull City

Hull are in their first season back and still learning the pace of the division. Expect a compact shape at MKM Stadium, long spells without the ball and danger from set pieces.

Away

Nottingham Forest

Forest are a pragmatic mid-table team: solid without the ball on their trip to MKM Stadium, but short of the creativity to dominate.

What would change our mind?

The developments we would react to before kick-off.

  • If Forest name a weakened XI

    Rotation or a key absence would take several points off their win chance; check line-ups an hour before kick-off.

  • If Hull score first

    The favourite has to chase, and both the draw and the upset become much more likely.

  • If a red card comes in the first hour

    Ten men changes the expected-goals picture entirely, whichever side it hits.

The story of Hull vs Forest

Nottingham Forest head to MKM Stadium for a 2026/27 Premier League fixture that our model sees as a coin flip. We project 1.26 expected goals for Hull and 1.51 for Forest; run that through thousands of simulated matches and Forest win 43% of them. For Hull, an early goal changes everything: chasing teams leave space, and that is where upsets come from.

Calendar check: Hull and Forest

Recovery time and the next fixture for both clubs, from the published Premier League schedule.

Hull play 3 days after their game away at Palace on 29 Nov, so tired legs could show late on. After this, they go away at Bournemouth 3 days after this one, so some rotation is possible. League game 13 of 38.

Forest play 5 days after their game at home to Chelsea on 27 Nov. After this, they go at home to Brighton 3 days after this one, so some rotation is possible. League game 13 of 38.

They meet again at City Ground on Tue, 05 Jan 2027, so this is the first of two league meetings.

  1. 27 NovForest vs ChelseaCity Ground
  2. 29 NovPalace vs HullSelhurst Park
  3. 02 DecHull vs ForestMKM Stadium
  4. 05 DecBournemouth vs HullVitality Stadium
  5. 05 DecForest vs BrightonCity Ground
  1. 05 JanNottingham Forest vs Hull CityPremier League · 01:00 IST, next dayOpen dossier
  2. 05 DecAFC Bournemouth vs Hull CityPremier League · 20:30 ISTOpen dossier
  3. 12 DecHull City vs Tottenham HotspurPremier League · 20:30 ISTOpen dossier
  4. 05 DecNottingham Forest vs Brighton & Hove AlbionPremier League · 20:30 ISTOpen dossier
  5. 12 DecSunderland vs Nottingham ForestPremier League · 20:30 ISTOpen dossier
  6. 02 DecAFC Bournemouth vs Brighton & Hove AlbionPremier League · 01:30 IST, next dayOpen dossier

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Hull City vs Nottingham Forest: your questions answered

Straight answers to the questions fans ask us most.

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Who is predicted to win Hull vs Forest?

Wazir Win predicts Nottingham Forest. Our goals model gives Hull 32%, the draw 25% and Forest 43%, which we class as a coin flip.

What is the predicted score for Hull City vs Nottingham Forest?

Our likeliest scoreline is 0-1 (half-time 0-0). The single most common exact score across our simulations is 1-1, at 12%.

What are fair odds for Hull vs Forest?

On our numbers: Hull 3.13, draw 4.00, Forest 2.33. Anything shorter from a bookmaker carries no value by our model.

What time does Hull City vs Nottingham Forest kick off in India?

01:30 IST, next day India time on Wed, 02 Dec 2026 (20:00 UK), at MKM Stadium in Hull. Televised games can move, so confirm nearer the day.

Hull vs Forest mein kaun jeetega?

Wazir Win ke goals model mein Nottingham Forest aage hain: Hull 32%, draw 25%, Forest 43%. Sabse sambhav score 0-1 hai. Yeh anumaan hai, guarantee nahi.

Where can I watch Hull vs Forest?

Indian broadcast rights change between seasons, so check the official Premier League listings close to the day.

How many goals are expected in Hull vs Forest?

2.8 expected goals in total. The most likely total is 2, and a goalless draw comes up 6% of the time.

Will both teams score in Hull vs Forest?

We put both teams to score at 56%, so the lean is yes. Over 2.5 goals is 52%.

Dates and kick-off times follow the published Premier League fixture list and can move for TV or cup commitments. Win percentages, projected scores and picks on this page come from Wazir Win's own model, built on team strength, venue history and conditions. They are estimates, not guarantees, and only a bookmaker's live odds settle a bet. 18+ only. Set a budget before you play and play responsibly.