Match Preview: Hull City vs Sheffield United - Expert Analysis

The International Break is officially over and now the attention turns back to the league campaigns. The EFL Championship specifically returns on Friday and gets underway again with an interesting matchup between Hull City and Sheffield United.

Hull City vs Sheffield United Standings

Hull City have struggled at the start of this season. Thus far they have picked up just 3 points from 4 games - failing to register a single win. They have also only scored 2 goals this campaign. This is something they will look to change here.

Sheffield United haven’t really lived up to the standards that a lot of people set for them at the start of the campaign. However they do sit in 8th place at the moment with 6 points from 4. They have also not lost a single game yet surely adding to their confidence heading into this one.

Hull City vs Sheffield United Head To Head

These teams have previously met 74 times making this matchup their 75th meeting in their histories.

Sheffield United have won 34 of those games meaning they have the advantage. Hull City only winning 20 games. There have also been 20 draws.

Hull City haven’t beaten Sheffield United in 6 years with their last victory coming in August 2018.

Hull City vs Sheffield United Top Scorers

(Stats from the current EFL Championship season)

Hull City -

Lewie Coyle - 1 Goal Oscar Estupinan - 1 Goal

Sheffield United -

Ollie Arblaster - 2 Goals Gustavo Hamer - 2 Goals Kieffer Moore - 1 Goal

Hull City vs Sheffield United Predicted Lineups

Hull City - Ivor Pandur, Lewie Coyle, Alfie Jones, Sean McLoughlin, Ryan Giles, Oscar Zambrano, Abdülkadir Ömür, Regan Slater, Marvin Mehlem, Liam Millar, Chris Bedia

Sheffield United - Michael Cooper, Alfie Gilchrist, Harry Souttar, Anel Ahmedhodzic, Harrison Burrows, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, Vinicius Souza, Ollie Arblaster, Gustavo Hamer, Callum O'Hare, Keiffer Moore

Hull City vs Sheffield United Player To Watch - Ollie Arblaster

The start to the season has been a slight struggle thus far for both teams but if anyone is to make an impact in this game it will surely be Ollie Arblaster.

Arblaster already has 2 goals in 4 league games making him Sheffield United’s top scorer this season.

If he can continue to create chances, more goals will come. He is sure to have an impact in this one.

Where To Watch Hull City vs Sheffield United

This game gets underway on Friday 13th September 2024 at 20:00 pm UK Time. In the UK, you can check out all of the action live on Sky Sports Football.