The Black Cats claimed a credible goalless draw against Championship leaders Burnley last time out, but still have several injury concerns heading into the Easter weekend.
Defender Dan Ballard remains out after picking up a hamstring injury during the international break, while long-term absentees Ross Stewart, Corry Evans, Elliot Embleton, Aji Alese and Jewison Bennette are all sidelined.
Hull are 17th in the table ahead of their trip to the Stadium of Light and have won just one of their last nine league games.
Here’s our predicted Sunderland XI to face The Tigers on Good Friday:
1. GK: Anthony Patterson
The Sunderland keeper made an excellent double save in the first half against Coventry but could do little about the first two goals his side conceded. Photo: Frank Reid
2. RB: Jenson Seelt
Niall Huggins’ injury may mean Seelt has to cover at right-back, with Timothee Pembele still building up his fitness. The Frenchman wasn’t named in the squad against Coventry despite playing 45 minutes for the under-21s side on Monday. Photo: Frank Reid
3. CB: Dan Ballard
Ballard was winning his battles against former teammate Ellis Simms during the Coventry game but did make a rare error in the lead up to the visitors’ second goal. Photo: Frank Reid
4. CB: Luke O’Nien
O’Nien took responsibility after the Coventry defeat and will hope to put in a better performance against Hull. Photo: Frank Reid