Hull still have just one senior striker in Tom Eaves available for their home game against Stoke.

Josh Magennis’ hamstring injury is not as serious as first thought, but he is expected to remain sidelined for the Tigers’ next three matches.

Fellow striker Norbert Balogh, who has made just one appearance off the bench since arriving in September, is working his way back from a calf injury.

Leonardo Da Silva Lopes returned to action following injury last week, but two other midfielders, Jon Toral (knee) and Kevin Stewart (foot), are long-term absentees.

Stoke boss Michael O’Neill has no new injury or suspension worries following last week’s home defeat to Blackburn.

But the Potters will be without Ryan Shawcross, who has yet to appear this season due to an ankle injury and then a recent back problem.

Fellow defender Nathan Collins (back) and Nigerian midfielder Peter Etebo (thigh) remain sidelined.

Former Hull midfielder Sam Clucas is expected to start against his former club.

Match Overview: Hull (12) v Stoke (23)

Last season: Hull 2 Stoke 0, Stoke 2 Hull 0

Last five league matches: Hull W L D W L; Stoke L W W L L

Top scorers (all competitions): Jarrod Bowen (Hull) 14; Sam Clucas (Stoke) 5

Match odds: H 6-4 D 12-5 A 9-5

Referee: Darren Bond (Lancashire)

Hull City vs Stoke City predictions 

Hull City Over 1.5 Team Goals @ 5/4

Hull City 2-1 @ 17/2