The EFL Championship returns with a fresh set of fixtures as Hull City host Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday. The Owls have lost their last three visits to the MKM Stadium in the league.
The defeats continue to pile up for Hull, who lost 1-0 to Luton Town at Kenilworth Road on Saturday, courtesy of a first-half effort from Mark McGuinness.
The Tigers have lost three games on the bounce and are without a win in eight league outings, losing five, since a 3-1 victory over Queens Park Rangers on October 1. This dire run of results has seen Hull plunge into 22nd in the standings, one point behind 21st-placed Cardiff City above the relegation zone.
Meanwhile, Sheffield drew 1-1 with Cardiff City on Saturday, with Ollie Tanner and Di’Shon Bernard scoring for either side to force a share of the spoils. The Owls have won one of their last five matches across competitions, losing three, including a shootout defeat to Brentford in the EFL Cup fourth round last month.
With 19 points from 16 matches, Sheffield are 15th in the Championship, behind Norwich City and Swansea City on goal difference.
Hull City vs Sheffield Wednesday Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Sheffield have 23 wins from their last 59 meetings with Hull, losing 16.
- Sheffield have won two of their seven Championship away matches this seaon, losing four.
- Hull have won one of their last 10 competitive home games, losing four, since April.
Hull City vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction
Looking at recent meetings between the two teams, expect an end-to-end contest at MKM Stadium. The Tigers have enjoyed a solid home record in recent clashes, so they should hold out for a share of the spoils.
Prediction: Hull 1-1 Sheffield
Hull City vs Sheffield Wednesday Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have scored in four of Hull's last five matches.)
Tip 3: Over 10.5 corners - No (There have been fewer than 11 corners in five of the Tigers’ last six games.)