Championship: Hull vs Sheffield United – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Championship round 5 match between Hull and Sheffield United and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Hull enjoy home advantage, when visitors Sheffield United swing by on Friday for a clash in the Championship. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.

A look at the Championship standings shows that three points and 11 places currently separate the two teams.

Team form: Hull vs Sheffield United

Hull Form

Two draws were the best Hull could manage in the previous three matches. They drew 1-1 with Plymouth, before finishing even in a 0-0 draw against Millwall. Their most recent match brought a 2-0 defeat against Leeds. Hull claimed just a single measly home win from a possible six in the Championship, which also saw them drawing four and losing one matches, in which they scored nine and conceded eight goals.

Sheffield United Form

In their last three matches, Sheffield United drew 1-1 with Norwich, lost 1-0 against Barnsley and beat Watford 1-0. Sheffield United managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Championship away matches, in which they scored six while also conceding five times. They also experienced one draw and two defeats.

Betting facts for Hull and Sheffield United

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Hull and Sheffield United. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Hull vs Sheffield United

Having scored just once lately in the Championship, Lewie Coyle will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Sheffield United hope Gustavo Hamer can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of two Championship goals in his last six Championship games.

Betting markets: Hull vs Sheffield United

Full-time result

Hull won only once in their last 10 outings at The MKM Stadium, but they drew six and lost three in this run. Sheffield United won five, drew two and lost three of their last 10 games away from home. Hull did not lose any of their last 5 matches on home soil. Sheffield United didn’t lose any of their previous 5 outings. Sheffield United have not lost to Hull in 7 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Amazingly, Hull scored the first goal of the match in just two out of the last ten games at home. Sheffield United got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Sheffield United should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in on Friday, as Hull only managed one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Sheffield United claimed three clean sheets in their last 10 games. Sheffield United have scored in 3 consecutive meetings with Hull when playing at away ground.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out four times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Hull, who scored an average of 0.6 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Sheffield United’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of two goals in these matches.

Betting prediction: Hull vs Sheffield United

To summarize, the upcoming Championship clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Hull vs Sheffield United mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.

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