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Leeds United reignited their season with a victory over Sheffield Wednesday in their last match and will be aiming to secure another three points as they face Hull City in the EFL Championship.
After narrowly missing out on promotion in the play-off final last season, Daniel Farke’s team entered this campaign as favorites to win the Championship. However, they endured a rocky start, going three games without a win in both league and cup competitions, including two scoreless draws, before finally finding their form with a win at Hillsborough last Friday.
I had backed Sheffield Wednesday with a double chance in that match, but Leeds United fully deserved their win, which propelled them to sixth place in the standings.
Farke’s squad now faces a Hull City side that is still searching for their first win after four outings this season. Despite this, it won’t be an easy task for Leeds, as all three of Hull’s league matches have ended in draws. Under their new German coach Tim Walter, Hull has become more defensively solid, conceding just two goals so far in the Championship. Leeds will need to work hard to break down their defense.
**Bookmakers’ Perspective: Underdogs Hull City**
Hull City is seen as a long shot in this matchup, with odds of 7/1 at Betfred. Even a draw is priced at a sizable 18/5, while a Leeds United victory is favored at 3/10.
**Head-to-Head: Tough Times for Hull**
This fixture hasn’t been kind to Hull City in recent years, with just one win in their last 11 encounters against Leeds United. Last season, Hull suffered a 3-1 defeat at Elland Road.
**Players to Watch: Joseph on Target?**
Mateo Joseph delivered an impressive performance leading the line for Leeds United in their last game, though he was unlucky not to score. The young Spaniard is priced at 13/10 to find the net in this clash.
For Hull, German midfielder Marvin Mehlem, who already has one goal this season, could be their best hope for scoring. He’s priced at 6/1 to get on the scoresheet.
**Probable Lineups**
Leeds United could feature Manor Solomon, who recently joined on loan from Tottenham, and new signing Largie Ramazani. However, Japan international Ao Tanaka might miss out as his transfer is still being finalized.
Hull City will be without Ryan Longman and Harvey Cartwright due to injuries, with Dogucan Sinik also a doubt. New signings may also feature for the Tigers if their deals are completed in time.
**Leeds United (Predicted XI):** Meslier, Bogle, Firpo, Struijk, Rodon, Ampadu, James, Aaronson, Solomon, Gruev, Joseph.
**Hull City (Predicted XI):** Pandur, Coyle, Giles, Jones, McLoughlin, Millar, Mehlem, Omur, Zambrano, Slater, Burstow.
**Additional Thoughts**
Leeds’ season opener was a thrilling 3-3 draw at home against Portsmouth, and while they struggled to score in their last home match, their performance last Friday suggests they should have enough to overcome Hull. Considering Hull’s strong defense, a Leeds win combined with under 3.5 goals at 11/10 could be a solid bet. Additionally, backing most goals to come after halftime, a trend seen in two of Hull’s three league games, might be worth considering at even odds.
This England Championship match between Leeds United and Hull City is scheduled for August 31, 2024, with a 15:00 kickoff. Check out our tipsters’ best predictions for the match, and visit our dedicated betting previews section for the latest insights.
