- Hull have won 10, drawn four and lost six of their 20 away Championship matches this season.
- Sheffield United have averaged just 0.5 goals per game when hosting the Tigers, who have averaged 1.5 when away to them across the last four meetings.
- The Blades have won eight, drawn four and lost eight of their 20 Championship home games this season, conceding 26 goals.
No clear favourite at Bramall Lane
Hull City are favorites to win at Bramall Lane on Saturday despite sitting 17 points and 12 positions above Sheffield United in the Championship table. This Sheffield United vs Hull City preview highlights how the Tigers, although ahead in the standings, are in mixed form, having won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five league games. They come into this latest contest on the back of two consecutive ties - a 0-0 home draw with Coventry City last weekend.
The Blades have failed to win either of their last two at home, drawing once and losing once, while they have lost three, drawn two and won none of their last five Championship matches.
Hull have the edge
The hosts have gone back to their 3-at-the-back system of Chris Wilder’s tenure in charge of Sheffield United, which should suit Patrick Bamford, who is their top scorer in the Championship with nine goals in 23 games. The tactic is designed to get the ball wide and forward quickly to the wing-backs where they can create danger, and while it can be a potent formula when it clicks, our Sheffield United vs Hull City prediction takes into account that there can also be some big gaps when the transition goes wrong.
Sergej Jakirovic’s Hull are much more patient in their build-up and prefer to have a compact mid-block to get bodies behind the ball. Another Sheffield United vs Hull City prediction is that Hull can be very effective on the counter-attack, and their structure allows for width on the break.
Discipline should see Hull through
Hull City’s recent away record is much better than Sheffield United’s and they have the league position to match, so it is easy to favour the away team here at 4.4.
Joe Gelhardt has been Hull City’s most reliable source of goals this term, scoring 13 times in 34 Championship appearances, and he can provide the sharp edge needed to take the visitors through.
Additionally, the Sheffield United vs Hull City betting tips point to both teams having two wins apiece in the last four head-to-head meetings, but Hull City were 1-0 winners when they hosted the Blades in the Championship six months ago.
