Hull City 1-1 Brentford: result and report

The Pundit picked Brentford (52%): wrong

Report

Hull City and Brentford drew 1-1 at the MKM Stadium.

How the goals came

Oli McBurnie gave Hull the lead from the penalty spot on 24 minutes. Hull then held that advantage until just after the hour, when Dango Ouattara equalised for Brentford on 63 minutes from Igor Thiago's assist.

Neither side found a winner after that, though the game was played in light rain and a strong wind that will not have made clean football any easier.

Brentford tested the goalkeeper far more often, yet that did not turn into an advantage on the scoreboard. They had six shots on target to Hull's two, and Hull made five saves to Brentford's one.

Brentford also had more of the ball and more of the dangerous attacks. They led possession 58 to 42 and made 12 key passes to Hull's eight. So the steady pressure came from Brentford, while Hull's threat arrived less often.

Hull City: fewer attempts, better chances

The overall chance quality tells a different story from the shots on target. Hull finished with slightly more xG, 1.86 to 1.75, and had nine shots to Brentford's eight. Each side created two big chances and missed one.

That matters because it stops this from being a story of Brentford dominance. Brentford hit the target more often, but Hull's openings were at least as good. Hull's total includes the penalty, though, so open play was closer still. Mohamed Belloumi was rated Hull's best player despite not scoring or assisting.