Hull is currently first on the table, and today's match will be a good indicator of whether they can stay there until the end of the season. They probably play the best football in the league and hold the first position firmly for almost the whole season. They confirmed their quality on a difficult away match against Crewe, with a 2-1 victory. In today's match, they have the imperative to win for two reasons. The first reason is that they have one or two games more than the second and third teams in the table, Peterborough and Sunderland. It is these two teams that meet in this round and Hull would be best suited to play a draw, but according to coach McCann, his players will be maximally concentrated on their match. The second reason is the difficult away game in the next round, they are visiting the great team of Peterborough. In a tough competition like League One, the game can often be broken by the smallest details. The difference in quality between today's rivals is obvious, as shown by the distance in the table of 18 places. 

Northampton is in 19th place in the table, with only 3 points from the danger zone. The main reason for such a position in the table can be found in the desperate game on the away fields. They have not won on the side in the last 12 games. In the last round, they achieved a significant victory against the team from Shrewsbury, but today they will have an incomparably more difficult task. Certainly not known for any attacking play and efficiency, their top scorer has scored just 7 goals so far this season.

 Considering the position on the table and the current form of both teams, it is clear that Hull is a clear favorite here and I expect a really safe game and a victory for the hosts that will secure the first place.