Hull V Cardiff Barclays Premier League Match 14 -September 2013.Former Newcastle keeper Steve Harper is in line to replace Hull injury worry Allan McGregor, who has a groin injury.
The Tigers are again without suspended striker Yannick Sagbo while deadline-day signing Gedo has yet to receive his visa.Watch Hull V Cardiff Live, Watch Hull V Cardiff Live Stream, Watch Hull V Cardiff Free Live Stream, Watch Hull V Cardiff Online, Watch Hull V Cardiff Online Free, Hull V Cardiff Live, Hull V Cardiff live stream Online.
Cardiff could give a debut to new signing Peter Odemwingie, but they also have a goalkeeping headache.
David Marshall injured his hip playing for Scotland midweek leaving Joe Lewis poised for a Premier League debut.
MATCH PREVIEW
This clash will have to go some to match the drama of their last meeting - the 2-2 draw that secured Hull's last-gasp promotion to the Premier League .
Cardiff were able to bask in the glory of their already-confirmed Championship title in May. There'll be no such relaxation on Saturday with both sides no doubt fancying a crucial three points at the KC Stadium.
Two weeks ago, I commentated for Irish television on Cardiff's goalless draw against Everton, which took Malky Mackay's side onto four points from their opening three games of the season. It wasn't a classic by any means, but the manner of the win over Manchester City in their previous match isn't going to happen every week.
Hull have scored only one goal in their three Premier League matches so far, but the quality of their performance at Manchester City last time out has been noted by many.
Both have been busy in strengthening their squad - Hull with 11 signings and Cardiff eight.
I've seen a lot of Cardiff's record signing Gary Medel playing for Chile, and he seems to have settled quickly to life in the Premier League. His encounter with Hull's Tom Huddlestone may well be the key to the result. Fraizer Campbell, after his excellent start to the season, will be sure to keep the Hull defence on full alert.
Saturday's clash could yet be defined by the respective goalkeepers with Hull's Steve Harper, and Cardiff's Joe Lewis, on standby to deputise for Allan McGregor and David Marshall respectively.
It's been quite a week for Harper. The former Newcastle man, 20 years at St James' Park before his summer move to Hull, had a testimonial on Wednesday night with all the proceeds going to different charities in the north-east.
If McGregor is ruled out, Harper will not want for an incentive to be at his best - Hull travel to St James' next weekend.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
Cardiff have won four of their last seven games against Hull.
However, the Bluebirds have claimed victory in just one of their previous seven away games against the Tigers (a 2-0 win in February 2011).
The sides met on the final day of the 2012-13 season, when a 2-2 draw ultimately ensured Hull claimed the second automatic promotion spot behind Championship winners Cardiff.
Hull City
Including last season, Hull have failed to score in five of their previous seven league games (W1, D2, L4).
The Tigers are looking to win back-to-back home games in the top flight for the first time.
They have won two of their last 16 Premier League games (W2, D3, L11).
Cardiff City
The Bluebirds have drawn seven of their last 10 league games.
Having drawn 0-0 with Everton last time out, they have the chance to record back-to-back clean sheets in the top flight for the first time since April 1957.
The Bluebirds kept 18 clean sheets last season - the most in the Championship, ahead of Brighton (17) and Hull (16).