Stoke narrowly advanced to the Carabao Cup fourth round with a penalty shootout win at home against Fleetwood on Tuesday, drawing 1-1 in normal time before triumphing 2-1 on penalties. They will now look to wrap up the week with a Championship win over Hull.
The Potters are aiming to be in contention for promotion but have had a mixed start to the season with two wins and three losses.
They currently have three more points than Hull, who have not won a competitive match since April.
Hull suffered a 2-0 defeat at home to Sheffield United last Friday and ended up in the relegation zone by the end of the weekend.
Team news
Stoke's versatile player on the right side, Lynden Gooch (knee), got injured in the 1-0 defeat against Oxford last Saturday and is facing a few weeks on the sidelines.
Ben Pearson (muscle strain) and Sam Gallagher (calf) are uncertain, while Ashley Phillips had to be substituted in the first half during Tuesday's Carabao Cup match against Fleetwood.
Dogukan Sinik and Andy Smith (both leg) are unavailable for Hull, and Harvey Cartwright (hand) and Ryan Longman (shoulder) are doubtful.
New signing Steven Alzate is working on his match fitness but might not be ready to join the squad yet.
The stats
Stoke have emerged victorious in five of their last seven encounters against Hull.
The Potters had won three consecutive home Championship matches without conceding before a 2-1 defeat to West Brom last month.
Four out of Stoke's last five Championship home games have seen at least three goals being scored.
Hull have gone eight games without a win.
The Tigers have managed to keep just one clean sheet in their previous nine matches.
Tim Walter's team has failed to score in their last three matches.
Prediction
Stoke dropped into the bottom half of the table following the 1-0 loss to Oxford last Saturday, where they had only one shot on target compared to the opponents' eight. However, their strong performances at home suggest they can overcome third-bottom Hull at the bet365 Stadium.
Out of Stoke's eight competitive matches this season, five have been played away from home, making a return home crucial, where they have won three of their last four Championship games.
The Potters have recruited some talented players and could soon see the potential of loanees Lewis Koumas and Tom Cannon shining through.
Despite being active in the transfer market, Hull seems to have regressed from their seventh-place finish last season.
Hull's style of play prioritizes possession, but their struggles in both penalty areas, especially defensively, might be exploited by Stoke.