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Sheffield United vs Hull – Match Preview, Betting Tips, Best Odds

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Our betting experts preview the Championship match between Sheffield United and Hull and offer team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Sheffield United are out to consolidate their place inside the top four of the Championship table when stepping up against Hull for a match on Friday. Hull no doubt have a surprise in mind, but a win for Sheffield United nevertheless seems the likely outcome.

The two teams enter the match at Bramall Lane with 20 points separating them in the Championship standings.

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Sheffield United Form

Sheffield United should be high on confidence, as their last three matches saw them gain seven points. They started off drawing 1-1 with Queens P.R., before beating first Millwall by 0-2, then Stoke in a 3-1 win. The Blades claimed four wins in their last six Championship matches at Bramall Lane. They came through these games with a record of one draw and one defeat, in which they conceded seven and scored 14 goals.

Hull Form

It has been a bit of everything for Hull in their previous three matches, as they first beat Wigan by 1-4. This was followed by a disappointing 0-2 defeat against Fulham before an encounter with Huddersfield produced a 1-1 draw. In their last six Championship away matches, the Tigers won a very acceptable four times. They’ve also drawn twice and lost none, scoring 12 while also conceding five times.

Sheffield United vs Hull Stats

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

  • Sheffield United have won 10 of the last 12 matches
  • Sheffield United have not lost 12 of the last 13 matches
  • Sheffield United have scored in 15 of the last 17 home matches
  • Sheffield United have scored in 14 of the last 16 matches
  • Sheffield United have not lost 11 of the last 13 home matches
  • In 8 of the last 9 Hull matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • Hull have not lost the last 9 away matches in a row
  • In 9 of the last 10 Hull matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Hull have not lost 10 of the last 12 matches
  • Hull have not won 8 of the last 10 matches

Sheffield United vs Hull – Players in Form

Look no further than Billy Sharp, when searching for a marksman currently in good shape. He hit the target twice lately for Sheffield United in the Championship, while Oscar Estupinan managed four goals in the last half-dozen matches for Hull in this tournament. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.

Sheffield United vs Hull Betting Tips

Full-time result

Sheffield United claimed five wins in the previous 10 matches at home across all tournaments, as well as drawing three and losing two. Hull won five of their last 10 away games, as they also drew four and lost one of these matches. Sheffield United are without defeat in 7 matches on the spin. Hull didn’t lose any of their previous 6 outings and their last 7 on the road. Sheffield United have not lost to Hull in 3 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Sheffield United scored the first goal in seven out of their last ten games. Hull got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Both teams have scored in last 5 consecutive Sheffield United games Sheffield United managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals was a winning bet in five of Sheffield United’s past ten matches across all tournaments. They scored two goals on average along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in two of Hull’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.1 goals in these matches.

Match predictions: Sheffield United vs Hull

To sum up, the upcoming match between Sheffield United and Hull seems to be a good betting opportunity.

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