Our prediction for this Championship match:
Preston will be aiming to recover from a 2-1 loss to QPR when they take on Hull City in the Championship round 23. The Lilywhites have drawn each of their last four home games, but they are still seen as slim favourites to win the Boxing Day clash. Bear in mind, though, that Scotland defender Liam Lindsay serves a one-game ban following his sending-off in the last league match.
The Tigers, on the other hand, are undefeated in the previous four meetings with Preston in the English second tier. As one goal in total has been netted in those encounters, we believe that punters from all around the world can find value in betting on under 2.5 goals. Last time out, the two teams played out a goalless draw at Deepdale. As midfielder Gustavo Puerta limped off with injury in Hull City’s win over Swansea, Marvin Mehlem is likely to sneak into the starting XI.
Highlighted Player (Robbie Brady):
Robbie Brady is an Irish footballer who plays for Norwich City as a winger, but he is capable of playing at left back as well. Brady began his youth career at St. Kevin’s Boys, where he was spotted by Manchester United scouts. In 2008 he joined the Old Trafford outfit at age 16.
He played for Manchester United U-18 team, but he did not make his debut for the senior team. The Irish footballer played for Hull City on loan in the 2011/2012 and the 2012/2013 Championship campaigns and in January, 2013 he signed a permanent deal with the Tigers for an undisclosed fee. Robbie Brady made his Republic of Ireland debut on 8 September, 2012, in a 4-1 win over Oman and it has to be noted that he scored one goal and provided two assists for his teammates in the victory over the Asian team.
He represented the Boys in Green at the 2016 European Championship finals and he scored the winner against Italy that helped the team make it to the knockout stages of the showpiece tournament.
Highlighted Team (Hull City):
Hull City are a professional football club that was founded back in 1904. The Tigers used to play their home games at Boothferry Park, but they moved to the KC Stadium in 2002. The stadium capacity is 24,450.
Hull impressed in the 2015/2016 Championship campaign and, as a result, they returned to the English Premier League. Hull City fans consider Leeds United their main rivals, but Sheffield United are regarded as Hull’s fierce rivals as well. Steve Bruce took over the reins at the club in 2012 and the experienced tactician helped the team book a place in the 2013/2014 FA Cup final, but Arsenal proved to be a big catch for the Tigers in the title decider.
Hull City finished the 2013/2014 Premier League campaign in 16th place in the standings to achieve their highest ever top flight finish. It has to be noted that Curtis Davies was named the team’s player of the year in the 2013/2014 season.