Tournament: EFL Cup England
Venue: The MKM Stadium (Hull)
Game Time: August 14, 2024, 14:45
Hull City and Sheffield Wednesday will go head-to-head in the first round of the English League Cup. Both teams will be weighing their priorities between this tournament and their Championship campaigns.
Key Statistics and Trends
Hull City:
- Winless in their last nine matches.
- Has conceded in each of their last nine games.
- Wins the first half in 32% of their matches.
- Lost only once in their last eleven encounters.
- The last away win over Hull City was in 2018.
- Wins the first half in 26% of their matches.
Team Analysis
Hull City: The "Tigers" narrowly missed out on a playoff spot last season, finishing seventh in the Championship. New head coach Tim Walter, previously with Hamburg, made a mixed start to his tenure with a draw against Bristol City. The team's defense has been leaky, conceding in every match over the past nine games.
Sheffield Wednesday: The "Owls" had a solid return to the Championship last season, finishing 20th after being promoted from League One. Under Danny Röhl, they have started the new season positively with a 4-0 victory against Plymouth Argyle. Sheffield Wednesday has shown resilience and consistency, losing only one of their last eleven matches.
Team News
Hull City:
- Out/Injured: Lo-Tutala, Cartwright, and Sinik are unavailable for this match.
Sheffield Wednesday:
- Out/Injured: Hamer is sidelined due to a finger injury.
Possible Starting Lineups
Hull City (possible lineup):
- Pandur – Jacob, McLoughlin, Jones, Coyle – Giles, Simons, Mällem, Slater, Ömür – Estupiñán
Sheffield Wednesday (possible lineup):
- Beadle – Lowe, Bernard, Iorfa, Valery – Bannan, Ingolsson, Windass, Musaba, Gassama – Lowe
Previous Head-to-Head Matches: Hull City vs Sheffield Wednesday
Hull City had a winning streak against Sheffield Wednesday, but that was halted in January with a 3-1 victory for the "Owls."
Free Prediction for the Match: Hull City vs Sheffield Wednesday
While Hull City is favored to win at home, their recent form has been shaky. Sheffield Wednesday, coming off a strong start to the season, should have the edge in avoiding defeat. A bet on Sheffield Wednesday to win or draw (Double Chance) at odds of 1.63 is a solid option.
Prediction: Sheffield Wednesday to win or draw (Double Chance) (odds: 1.63).
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