Our prediction for this match:
Hull CIty
Match Time & Date:
24/07/2018
02:45 PM
Prediction: 1-2
Newcastle United
Hull City will be aiming to make amends for back-to-back losses to the likes of Sporting Braga and Rochdale when they take on Newcastle United at KCOM Stadium. Hull City failed to impress in the 2017/2018 Championship campaign, but they eventually managed to secure the survival. The Tigers are now preparing for the new season and they will play only two friendlies more before kicking off their Championship campaign against Aston Villa. The Magpies, on the other hand, aim to build on a 2-0 win over St. Patrick’s of Republic of Ireland, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry in Tuesday’s football match against Hull City. Christian Atsu, who found the net in the triumph over the Saints, will be one of the men to watch in the Premier League side. Given Hull City’s poor form, we believe that away win should be considered.
Highlighted Player (Eric Lichaj):
Eric Lichaj is a full back who is capable of playing on both sides of the field. Lichaj was born in Downers Grove, USA on 17 November, 1988 and he started his youth career at IMG Academy. After spending one year at the University of North Carolina, he signed a deal with Aston Villa in 2007.
He made his competitive debut for the Villans on 19 August, 2010, in the Europa League qualifier against Rapid Wien (1-1). Lichaj made 32 league appearances for Aston Villa, scoring one goal, and he played for the likes of Lincoln City, Leyton Oriend and Leeds United on loan as well. On 19 June, 2013 he signed a two-year contract with Nottingham Forest and he made his debut for the Reds in a 1-0 victory over Huddersfield Town in the opening match of the 2013/2014 Championship campaign.
Speaking of his international career, Lichaj was named in the USA U20 squad for the 2007 FIFA World Cup, but he was eventually forced to withdraw from the squad through injury. The defender made his debut for the USA senior team on 12 October, 2010 in a warm-up game against Colombia.
Highlighted Team (Newcastle United):
Newcastle United failed to impress in the 2015/2016 Premier League campaign and, as a result, they dropped to the English second tier. The Magpies will host their rivals at their St. James’ Park in the 2016/2017 Championship campaign and it has to be noted that the capacity of the stadium is 52,354.
Newcastle United have won four domestic trophies (1904/1905, 1906/1907, 1908/1909, 1926/1927), while lifting six FA Cup titles (1910, 1924, 1932, 1951, 1952, 1955) and a number of star players were part of the St. James’ Park outfit in the past.
David Ginola, Michael Owen, Alan Shearer, Les Ferdinand, Nolberto Solano, Gary Speed, Obafemi Martins and Kevin Nolan are notable footballers who are still remembered at the club. Newcastle’s fiercest rivals are Sunderland and there have always been fireworks when the two local rivals face each other in the Tyne-Wear derby. The color of Newcastle’s home kit is black and white.
