Sheffield Utd – Hull City PREDICTION & TIPS
Sheffield United and Hull City meet at Bramall Lane in a match for the 16th round of the Championship. Contrary to what might have been expected, the record of recent direct matches is favorable to Hull City, who in the last 2 matches won 1 and drew 1. In this match the home factor could play a decisive role as Hull City has shown differences of income in their games at home and as a visitor.
After 10 wins and 5 losses, the home team is in 3rd place, having won 30 points. In the last game, they lost with Queens Park Rangers out (1-0), after having won (1-2) away in a game against Leeds United. This is a team that maintains the income when it plays outside its stadium, because in the last 30 games it registers 11 victories and 4 defeats as a visitor; against 13 wins and 2 losses in his stadium. For the championship, Sheffield United had 18 points in 21 chances, after 6 wins and 1 defeat in their last 7 games at their stadium. In his home games there are some frequent results: at 1-0 intervals (3 in 7 games) and at the end of the game 1-0 (3 in 7 matches). The team conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, so it has not shown great defensive solidity, but its attack has regularly scored, as it managed to achieve in 8 of the last 10 games for this competition. In 15 games played in this competition, he never managed to get back to the scoreline in the 4 games in which he suffered the first goal. In the last 10 home games for all competitions there has been a period that stands out: he suffered 4 of his 9 goals between the minutes (76′-90 ‘).
The Sheffield United team leaves for this unmotivated game as a result of QPR’s 1-0 defeat on the field, putting an end to their three consecutive wins in this competition. Despite this disappointment, it should be noted that the locals add up to 6 wins in 7 games played inside doors. On this journey, coach Chris Wilder should keep the team drawn in 3-5-2 to benefit possession of the ball and the attacks organized by the runners. It seems that the coach should put the best scorer Billy Sharp, the player that was left in the last game.
The visiting team is currently in 17th place with 16 points, after 4 wins, 4 draws and 7 losses. In the penultimate game, lost at home against Nottingham Forest by (2-3). In the last game, lost at home against Middlesbrough by (1-3). This is a team affected by the home factor, stronger when played with the support of their fans, since in the last 30 games has recorded 2 wins, 5 draws and 8 losses as a visitor, with a total of 13 goals scored and 29 conceded; against 7 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses in his stadium, with a total of 32 goals scored and 27 conceded. The last visiting game for this competition ended with a (0-1) win against Barnsley. In the last 7 away games for the league Hull City has recorded 1 win, 3 draws and 3 defeats, which has earned 6 points out of 21. In the games played as a visitor there are some more frequent results: at the end of the first 45 ‘0-1 (3 in 8 games) and at the end of the game 1-1 (3 in 8 games). The team conceded goals to their opponents in 9 of the last 10 games, so they have not shown great defensive solidity, but their attack has been regular, since they managed to achieve in 9 of the last 10 games for this competition. In 15 games in this event, he has never been able to get his mark back in the 8 games in which he suffered the first goal.
The Hull City side kicks off with a snub at home against Middlesbrough by 1-3, totaling their second straight defeat in this competition: Grosicki scored the only goal of the team. In this away game, coach Leonid Slutski should maintain his tactical scheme, that is, the 4-2-3-1, with Campbell being the most offensive team reference. Of note is that right-hander Jarrod Bowen is the highlight of Hull City with 8 goals scored in 15 games played. For this game the coach can not use Hector, punished, in addition to Mason, Keane, Abel Hernandez and Toral, all injured.
Sheffield Utd – Hull City FREE TIPS
Sheffield Utd – Win @ 1.85
Both teams to score / YES @ 2.00
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
