Our prediction for this Championship match:
Sheffield United
Match Time & Date:
29/12/2021
20:45
Prediction: 2-1
Hull City
All eyes will be on Bramall Lane when Sheffield United and Hull City face each other in a highly-anticipated Championship game. The Blades did well to shock Fulham at Craven Cottage in their last league match, and, no doubt, they are brimming with confidence ahead of the visit of Hull. New boss Paul Heckingbottom and his men are on a four-game winning run, and it is no wonder the bookies see them as favourites to win Wednesday’s clash.
All Rhian Brewster, Robin Olsen, and Jack O’Connell miss out with injuries for the hosts. The Tigers, on the other hand, failed to impress in a 2-1 loss to Nottingham Forest, and given Sheffield United’s fine form, home win should be considered. Josh Emmanuel is a major doubt, while all Lewie Coyle, Alfie Jones, and Brandon Fleming are out of contention through injuries.
Highlighted Player (Conor Hourihane):
Conor Hourihane is an Irish footballer who plays for Barnsley. The midfielder was born on 2 February, 1991 and he started his youth career at Premier League club Sunderland. In 2011 he joined Plymouth Argyle and he spent three years at Home Park.
After scoring 15 goals in 125 appearances for the Pilgrims in 2014 Hourihane decided to take next big step in his career. On 23 June he signed a three-year deal with Barnsley for a fee of £250,000. In August he won the League One Player of the Month award and, no doubt, he made a flying start to his Barnsley career. Hourihane made 46 appearances for the Tykes in the 2014/2015 League One campaign, scoring 15 goals and he certainly helped the team return to the Championship.
The Irish midfielder has eight caps for the U-21 team. His main position is central midfield, but he is capable of playing as defensive and left midfielder as well. Conor Hourihane is a right-footed footballer.
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.
