Sunderland 1-0 Hull City: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

Sunderland have the home setting and the stronger market position, but this is an awkward cup assignment rather than a routine night. Hull’s unbeaten opening and disciplined defending give them a credible route to frustrate a changed Sunderland side. Diarra’s absence and Sunderland’s looming European and league demands sharpen the rotation question. The match may turn on whether the hosts create clean central chances before Hull can make transition attacks and dead-ball situations count.

Head-to-head analysis

The recent head-to-head series is notable for narrow margins, with several one-goal results and very few open exchanges. That history supports the expectation of a tactical, attritional contest rather than a free-flowing rivalry match.

Injuries and absences

Diarra’s reported hamstring problem reduces Sunderland’s midfield depth and makes the hosts more vulnerable to disruption if they rotate. Hull’s reported longer list of absentees is softened by recent recruitment and Gelhardt’s return to training, but official squad confirmation remains important.

Form (last 5)

Sunderland vs Hull City stats

Last meetings

• 2025-02-22Sunderland 0-1 Hull City
• 2024-10-20Hull City 0-1 Sunderland
• 2024-01-19Sunderland 0-1 Hull City
• 2023-12-26Hull City 0-1 Sunderland
• 2023-04-07Sunderland 4-4 Hull City
• 2022-12-17Hull City 1-1 Sunderland

Other Carabao Cup matches

• Bournemouth – Lincoln
• Crystal Palace – Middlesbrough
• Leyton Orient – Bradford
• Millwall – Newcastle
• Chelsea – Leeds