Arsenal host Hull City at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, November 7, with the Premier League leaders looking to protect their advantage at the top of the table. Arsenal are first after eight wins in nine league matches, while Hull sit 11th following a run of seven league games without a victory. The Gunners return to domestic action after a 2-1 win over Slavia Praha in midweek; Hull travel to London after drawing 2-2 with Ipswich Town. Arsenal’s home results and defensive numbers make them favourites, although Hull have shown they can take points from difficult matches.

Arsenal’s Recent Form and Key Stats

Arsenal have won three and drawn two of their last five matches in all competitions, scoring an average of 1.6 goals and conceding 0.8 per game. Their Premier League record is eight wins, no draws and one defeat, with averages of 1.6 goals scored and 0.6 conceded. Last weekend’s 1-0 victory over Liverpool moved them three points clear at the top; they followed it with Wednesday’s win away to Slavia Praha.

Defence has been central to that run. Liverpool did not register a shot on target against Arsenal, who have allowed opponents an average of just 2.67 shots on target per game this league season. The Gunners have also scored at least once in 21 of their last 22 Premier League matches, giving them a consistent route to results even when chances are limited.

At home, Arsenal have won their last 10 matches. They have not trailed at half-time in their last 17 home games, and each of their last 16 home fixtures has finished with fewer than 3.5 total goals. Those figures point to a side that has been difficult to unsettle at the Emirates without relying on especially high-scoring matches.

There are personnel questions ahead of Hull’s visit. William Saliba returned to the matchday squad in midweek but did not play, while Ezri Konsa came off with a knee injury and is a doubt. Bukayo Saka and Max Dowman are confirmed absentees. In attack, Viktor Gyokeres scored and assisted in Prague, while Kai Havertz scored the decisive goal against Liverpool. Declan Rice has five Premier League assists and has taken five shots across his last three league appearances.

Hull City’s Recent Form and Key Stats

Hull City arrive after a frustrating draw with Ipswich Town on October 31. They led 2-1 at home but conceded in the 74th minute, leaving them with a 2-2 result. Their last five matches have brought three draws and two defeats, with averages of 1.2 goals scored and 1.6 conceded. Across nine Premier League games, Hull have recorded two wins, five draws and two losses.

The Tigers have gone seven league matches without a win, though their five draws in that spell show they have repeatedly remained in contention. Their season averages stand at 1.2 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per league game. The underlying figures cited ahead of this fixture put Hull at 1.22 expected goals and 1.47 expected goals against per 90 minutes, underlining the challenge of creating enough chances against Arsenal’s defence.

Hull will be without Matt Crooks, who is suspended after receiving his fifth yellow card of the season against Ipswich. Eliot Matazo, Matt Targett, Lucas Gourna-Douath, Ilyas Ansah, Darko Gyabi and Charlie Hughes are also listed as unavailable, while Jack Butland could return to the squad. Ollie McBurnie scored against Ipswich to reach two goals and two assists for the season; he is one yellow card away from an automatic suspension.

Arsenal vs Hull City Match Analysis

The contrast in recent results shapes this Premier League preview. Arsenal have won eight of their nine league games and all of their last 10 home matches, while Hull have not won in seven league outings. The hosts’ scoring consistency gives them another advantage: they have found the net in 24 of their last 25 matches across competitions.

Recent meetings also favour Arsenal. They are unbeaten in their last 14 matches against Hull across all competitions, and the supplied five-game head-to-head summary records four Arsenal wins and one draw. Their most recent meeting ended 2-0 to Arsenal on February 11, 2017. Those results provide context, although the teams’ current form is the more immediate consideration.

Hull’s task is to turn a competitive performance into enough opportunities to trouble a defence that prevented Liverpool from recording a shot on target. Arsenal, meanwhile, must balance their midweek European exertions with the chance to extend a strong home run. With the hosts winning regularly, conceding little in the league and scoring consistently, the match evidence points most clearly toward another Arsenal victory.

Arsenal vs Hull City prediction from BetMines: Arsenal win (1) with 76% probability.