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Leeds United revitalized their season with a victory against Sheffield Wednesday in their previous match and are now aiming for another win as they face Hull City in the EFL Championship.
After narrowly missing out on promotion in last season’s play-off final, Daniel Farke’s team was labeled as favorites to win the Championship at the start of this campaign. However, they struggled initially, going winless in three games across both league and cup competitions, failing to score in two of those matches. Their fortunes turned last Friday with a win at Hillsborough, lifting them to sixth place in the standings.
I had backed Sheffield Wednesday with a double chance in that game, but Leeds United deservedly secured the win, providing a much-needed boost.
Farke’s squad now takes on a Hull City side still searching for their first win after four matches this season. Despite this, the match won’t be straightforward as Hull’s three league games so far have all ended in draws. Under new German coach Tim Walter, Hull has tightened up defensively, conceding only two goals in the Championship so far, meaning Leeds will have to work hard to break them down.
**Bookies’ Odds: Hull’s Tough Task**
Hull City is seen as the underdog, with odds of 7/1 at Betfred, while even a draw is priced at 18/5. A Leeds United victory is favored at 3/10.
**Head-to-Head: Hull’s Struggles**
Hull City has had little success against Leeds United recently, managing just one win in their last 11 encounters. Last season, they were defeated 3-1 at Elland Road.
**Players to Watch: Joseph on the Hunt**
Mateo Joseph was impressive for Leeds United in the last match, though he didn’t find the net. He’s 13/10 to score in this game. For Hull, German midfielder Marvin Mehlem, who has already scored this season, might be their best chance, with odds of 6/1 to score.
**Probable Lineups**
Leeds could feature Manor Solomon after his loan move from Tottenham, with new signing Largie Ramazani also in contention. Japan international Ao Tanaka might miss out as his transfer is finalized.
Hull is dealing with injuries to Ryan Longman and Harvey Cartwright, and Dogucan Sinik remains a doubt. The Tigers might also have new faces in the lineup if deadline day deals are completed.
**Leeds United:**
Meslier; Bogle, Firpo, Struijk, Rodon; Ampadu, James, Aaronson; Solomon, Gruev, Joseph.
**Hull City:**
Pandur; Coyle, Giles, Jones, McLoughlin; Millar, Mehlem, Omur, Zambrano, Slater; Burstow.
**Additional Insights**
Leeds started the season with a 3-3 draw against Portsmouth, and although they didn’t score in their last home game, their recent performance suggests they should have the edge over Hull. The Tigers’ solid defense could make a low-scoring game likely, so a Leeds win combined with under 3.5 goals at 11/10 might be a good bet. There’s also value in betting on most goals to come in the second half, a pattern seen in two of Hull’s three league games so far.
The match between Leeds United and Hull City in the England Championship is scheduled for August 31, 2024, with a 15:00 kickoff. For the latest predictions, check out our dedicated betting previews section.
