Following their respective FA Cup defeats to Premier League opposition, Sheffield United travel to Hull in search of crucial points in their faltering promotion push in an intriguing Yorkshire Derby. Hull are immersed in a relegation battle in the Championship and can’t seem to get points on the board quickly enough as the business end of the season approaches.
Sky Bet Championship – Hull City vs Sheffield United – KC Stadium – Friday 23rd February 2018 – Kick-off: 19.45 GMT
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Draw Best Odd of: 12/5 at Betfred |
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Hull City
Sheffield United
Hull City
Nigel Adkins is struggling to get the results he wants from his Hull side and the Tigers are only out of the relegation zone by a single point currently. Their 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest last time out could well be a catalyst towards a successful second half of the season. Jarrod Bowen has enjoyed a breakthrough season for the Tigers and his 13 goals have been one of the very few bright sparks for the club this term.
Sheffield United
The Blades have made a comfortable return to the Championship and Chris Wilder’s men currently sit in 8th place in the table – 3 points outside of the play-off places. A spirited 2-1 win over Leeds in their last Championship fixture could be catalyst the Blades need to propel themselves back into the play-off picture with only a few games remaining. Leon Clarke has rolled back the years for United this season – notching 15 goals in all competitions this term.
Hull City vs Sheffield Head to Head
Sheffield United hold a comfortable 29:18 lead in the head to head between the teams whilst another 19 games have ended as draws. Sheffield United thumped Hull back in November with Leon Clarke scoring all the goals for the Blades in a comprehensive 4-1 win.
Hull City vs Sheffield Odds and Predictions
This should be an open game between two sides with plenty to play for.
Both teams to score – YES – looks a strong bet at 12/5 with Betfred.
With local rivalry and huge points at stake, this could be a very fiery encounter.
A red card in the match looks a strong bet at 5/2 with Coral.
Leon Clarke scored a remarkable 4 goals when the teams last met and would love to add to that tally.
Leon Clarke to score anytime looks an overpriced bet at 17/10 with Sky Bet.
Hull are scrapping for their lives and their fighting spirit could earn them a valuable point here.
The match to finish as a draw looks a great bet at 10/3 with William Hill.
Score Prediction
Hull City 1 – 1 Sheffield United – – 6/1 with William Hill.
Top Hull City vs Sheffield Betting Tip
Hull need the points desperately and their plucky performances in recent week should be enough to get them a point against an inconsistent Sheffield United. The match to finish as a draw and both teams to score looks a superb punt at 17/5 with Bet Victor.