The Premier League 2026-27 season kicks off with an exciting match between Hull City and Manchester United on August 22, 2026. This will be Hull City's first game back in the Premier League since the 2016-17 season, having earned their spot after a successful campaign in the Championship playoffs.

Hull City, under the guidance of coach Sergej Jakirovic, has made significant changes to their squad, bringing in 11 new players including notable signing Nobel Mendy from Rayo Vallecano. After a mixed pre-season with two wins, two draws, and one loss, Hull City aims to start their season on a high note against the formidable Manchester United.

Historically, Hull City has struggled against Manchester United, winning only three of their last 18 encounters across all competitions. Their most recent match in the Premier League ended in a goalless draw in February 2017. However, United's last visit to Hull City saw them secure a narrow 1-0 victory in August 2016.

Manchester United, who finished third in the previous season, has bolstered their squad with new signings including Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans, and goalkeeper Karl Darlow. Despite a recent 2-4 defeat to AC Milan in their final pre-season match, United's preparations have been largely positive, featuring victories over Rosenborg, Atletico Madrid, and Leeds United.

In terms of injury updates, Hull City faces challenges with several key players sidelined, including Eliot Matazo and Jack Butland. Meanwhile, Manchester United will be without Matthijs De Ligt and Manuel Ugarte, but Mason Mount's fitness will be assessed before the match.

The match is expected to be a tough challenge for Hull City, but Manchester United is favored to secure all three points as they aim for a strong start to the new season. The predicted score for the match is Hull City 1 - 2 Manchester United.