City -Vs- Reading (Preview)

Hull City entertain Reading at the KC Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking for a positive result heading into a two week international break.

The Tigers have been poor at home so far, losing three from three without troubling the opposition net. Nigel Pearson has hinted at tactical changes for tomorrow`s game, with a potential for a more direct approach in a bid to find the goals to liven the KC crowd.

Reading, last season`s play-off finalists have had an indifferent start to the season, most recently losing 2-1 to Barnsley in a match in which they missed two penalties.

Vital Quotes:

Hull City Team News:

Pearson may opt to freshen his striking options, with both Mclean and Adebola pushing for starting roles should Pearson opt for a more direct approach.

Liam Rosenior will face his former club. Both Paul McShane and Cameron Stewart remain long term injuries.

Player to watch: Tom Cairney

City need one of the midfielder`s to control and dictate the game, keeping the shape of the side in defence and providing the attacking flair needed in attack. Tom Cairney, although young; should be the man to do this.

Reading Team News:

Reading will hand a debut to new centre-back Kaspars Gorkss, who they have signed from newly promoted Queens Park Rangers. Fellow defender Andy Griffin could be back in contention after missing the last two fixtures.

Player to watch: Jimmy Kebe

The winger is a tricky customer and against the inexperienced Joe Dudgeon, the former Manchester United left-back will expect a busy afternoon to keep Kebe quiet.

Match Facts & Stats

Five of the last seven encounters between City and Reading have finished in 1-1 draws, with both results last season finishing with a share of the points.

Vital Hull Prediction: City 1 – 1 Reading