Leeds vs Hull Prediction & Betting Tips - Championship

Prediction published on 01/04/2024, 06:11  by Nella Wagah in Championship Predictions

Leeds have the chance to keep their promotion charge in order when they host Hull City in their next Championship game. Hull City, promotion hopefuls are six points below the top six, while Leeds are just a point off leaders Ipswich Town. Leeds United dropped to second spot after battling to a 2-2 draw with Watford in their last game. Twice in that game, Leeds had to rise from behind. They will be seeking to return to their form before the international break, where they managed three straight wins. Though commendable in their fighting spirit, the draw didn’t really serve their interests. Another such result could see Leeds drop off the automatic promotion slots. They come here as favorites having only lost once in the last 18 matches. That defeat happened to be in the FA Cup against Chelsea. In the league, they are unbeaten in 14 matches, failing to win in just two of them. With 10 clean sheets in their last 14 league matches, Leeds have been one of the most solid defensively. Indeed, they are the best defensively up to this point of the season, conceding 30 times in 39 matches. A win in this game will guarantee them a playoff spot but Leeds have clearly shown their focus is on automatic promotion.

This fixture hasn’t favored Hull City in recent meetings, losing two of the last four. The reverse fixture ended 0-0, marking a second straight draw between them. Hull City, seeking a top six place, will hope for an improved performance. They are on 58 points and competing for a top six place in a really crowded space. It doesn’t help their cause that The Tigers come here without a win in five straight matches. After four straight draws, their most recent game ended in a 2-0 home defeat to Stoke City. Having led and failed to win in three of the earlier four matches, the loss to Stoke could impact further their confidence. To face a side they haven't beaten in four games in this shape won’t be great for their ambitions. Furthermore, Hull City have just one clean sheet in eight league matches as they meet the league’s fourth best scoring side. Notably though, Hull City have done well in recent away matches; they are unbeaten in the last five in the league.