New signing Amr Zaki is hoping to make his Hull debut and as the Tigers bid to boost their hopes of avoiding relegation this season with their first win in nine league games. It’s been a poor last six weeks for Phil Brown’s side and things are not much better for visitors Wolves, who lie immediately above the drop zone having claimed just one point in the last five weeks.

Quick Check

Hull City

  • Striker Amr Zaki is in line for his debut after joining the Tigers last week.
  • Midfielder Dean Marney is hoping to return after a calf problem.
  • Hull are unbeaten against Wolves in their last three encounters.
  • The two teams drew 1-1 at Molineux in August with Geovanni scoring for Hull.
  • The Tigers are without a win in their last eight league games.
  • Midfielder Jimmy Bullard is still a week away from returning from a knee injury.
  • Seyi Olofinjana and Daniel Cousin are away on international duty at the African Cup of Nations.
  • Ian Ashbee is sidelined by a long-term knee problem.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

  • Belgian international Geoffrey Mujangi Bia is hoping to make his Premier League debut.
  • Mick McCarthy’s side claimed their first point in five weeks against Liverpool in midweek.
  • Midfielder Dave Edwards is out for another two months with a hamstring injury.
  • Striker Stefan Maierhofer is facing an injury lay-off after exploratory surgery.
  • Winger Michael Kightly is out until the end of the month with an ankle problem.
  • Striker Andy Keogh is sidelined until March with ankle ligament damage.
  • Wolves have scored only eight goals in ten games away from this season.

Expert Advice

Both sides will be targeting all three points at the KC Stadium and there promises to be no lack of effort in a contest which is bound to be fiercely fought. After an impressive spell in November, Hull have slipped alarmingly down the table in the last two months and boss Phil Brown will be hoping Amr Zaki’s arrival will have the desired effect of inspiring his team to better things. Wolves’s problem all season has been scoring goals and they were guilty of wasting their chances again on Wednesday night against Liverpool. It looks a difficult game to predict, but Zaki’s presence and home advantage could make the difference, so Betsson’s odds of 3.9 for a home win by one goal appears a value bet.

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