Hull Vs Manchester United Betting & Odds

The opening weekend of the 2026/27 Premier League season brings an exciting fixture to East Yorkshire as Hull City welcome Manchester United to the MKM Stadium. Kick-off is set for 12:30 on Saturday 22nd August, with this being the very first match of the season for both clubs. For Hull, it is an even bigger occasion as it marks their return to the top flight for the first time since relegation in 2017 after beating Middlesbrough in the Championship play-off final. Add in their opposition's new season under Michael Carrick and Hull vs Manchester United is an intriguing opening-day fixture that brings a number of football betting markets with it.

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Hull’s route back to the Premier League was about as dramatic as it gets. Finishing sixth place in the Championship after being heavily touted to be relegation favourites due to their transfer ban, they still managed to go the distance in the play-offs, edging Middlesbrough thanks to a stoppage-time winner from Ollie McBurnie at Wembley. That momentum, combined with a raucous home crowd for their first top-flight game in years, should give the Tigers a real lift heading into this fixture, even against much stronger opposition on paper.

On the contrary, Manchester United arrive at the MKM Stadium looking to make a fast start to life under Michael Carrick. With a trip to a newly promoted side offering exactly the kind of fixture a team wants to open a season, the away side are expected to head into Hull vs Manchester United as favourites. Even with the differences in squad depth and gulf in Premier League experience, newly promoted sides still have a track record of springing a surprise on opening day, especially when the crowd is on their side.

Since the Tigers' first spell in the Premier League back in 2008, Hull vs Manchester United has taken place 12 times. The Red Devils have won 9 times, with there being two draws between the sides and Hull claiming a victory in the 2017 League Cup. However, as this fixture hasn't occurred in 9 years, the outcome is certainly unpredictable, which is reflected by the variety of Hull vs Manchester United sports betting markets available. 

Hull Vs Manchester United Betting Markets

As we have just mentioned, the Premier League betting markets for Hull vs Manchester United are quite varied, covering everything from the overall result of the fixture to some of the finer details of the game.

• Match Result: Users can back Hull to win, Manchester United to win, or the match to end in a draw.

• Over/Under Goals: Bettors are given a set line from which they can predict if the number of goals scored in the game will finish above or below it.

• Both Teams To Score: Centred around whether both Hull and Manchester United will score in the game or not.

• Half Betting: Individuals can predict the result of the first or second half individually, rather than the match as a whole.

• Handicaps: Sides are either given a virtual goal deficit or advantage to level out the gap in quality between the two clubs on paper.

• Correct Score: Bettors can try to predict the exact final scoreline of Hull vs Manchester United.

The Hull vs Manchester United live betting odds will be updated regularly in the build-up to kick-off on the 22nd August, reflecting lineup confirmations, team news, injuries, or any new transfers the clubs might make before the opening gameweek.

Hull vs Manchester United FAQs

What was the last result for Hull vs Manchester United?

The last Hull vs Manchester United ended in a stalemate 0-0 draw at Old Trafford back in February 2017. This was the final meeting between the two sides before the Tigers were relegated down to the Championship at the end of that season. 

What is the most likely scoreline in Hull vs Manchester United?

As is implied by the current odds, the most likely scoreline in the opening Premier League game between Hull and Manchester United is either 1-0 or 2-0. These results are both priced at 6/1, with recently promoted Hull not expected to cause a major upset against the visiting Red Devils.

Is in-play betting available for Hull vs Manchester United?

Yes, in-play and live betting are available for Hull vs Manchester United. In turn, bettors could potentially place bets on the available markets for this match even if kick-off has already taken place, with the odds of each selection changing to reflect momentum on the pitch and the current scoreline.