Sheffield United will be looking to extend their unbeaten streak in the Championship to seven matches when they play host to Hull City on Tuesday with kickoff at 10:45 pm.
Even though the Blades are in the eighth position, the Hull Stingrays are 19th in the standings after losing three games.
Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom would have been disappointed to claim a 0-0 draw at Huddersfield Town on Saturday.
However, Huddersfield was unlucky to have a goal disallowed in the first half. Heckingbottom may eventually reflect on the result as a point gained against a playoff rival, one which keeps their fate in their own hands.
The fight for the top six is changing from week to week; however, with games in hand on the seven clubs above them, Sheffield United will be back on track with a win over Hull.
Although the goals have not been followed for much of the season, United has collected four clean sheets in five matches and has 11 home matches remaining this campaign.
On the other hand, Shota Arveladze will be unhappy with how his team has begun life under his leadership. Nevertheless, Hull City gave a solid account against leaders Fulham on Saturday, leaving the supporters far more optimistic than after recent defeats to Preston North End and Derby County.
Sheffield United vs Hull City Head to Head
Both sides have 15 games against each other, with hosts taking eight wins while visitors with three wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Huddersfield Town 0-0 Sheffield United
- Sheffield United 2-0 West Brom
- Birmingham City 1-2 Sheffield United
- Peterborough 0-2 Sheffield United
- Sheffield United 2-0 Luton Town
Away
- Hull City 0-1 Fulham
- Derby County 3-1 Hull City
- Hull City 0-1 Preston North End
- Hull City 2-0 Swansea City
- Bournemouth 0-1 Hull City
Sheffield United Team News
Heckingbottom is likely to rotate his Sheffield United XI; Oliver Norwood and Elliman Ndiaye may return to the starting lineup, while John Fleck and Morgan Gibbs-White might sit out the match.
Hull City Team News
Greg Docherty may replace Regan Slater in midfield, while Tom Eaves and Allahyar Sayyadmanesh could return to the substitutes’ bench after recovering from injuries.
Prediction and Odds
After producing a much better performance against Fulham, Hull will be optimistic about causing an upset against Sheffield United on Saturday.
- Sheffield United Win
- Goals Under 2.5
- No Score: Away
