{"id":1442339,"date":"2026-04-09T12:47:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T11:47:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1442339"},"modified":"2026-04-09T12:47:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T11:47:41","slug":"match-preview-sheffield-united-vs-hull-11-04-26-championship","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-sheffield-united-vs-hull-11-04-26-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Sheffield United vs Hull City: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With the Championship<\/a> season reaching its decisive stages, Sheffield United<\/a> welcome Hull City<\/a> to Bramall Lane for a high-stakes clash this Saturday, 11 April, kicking off at 3pm. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hosts are seeking crucial points to steer clear of the lower reaches, while Hull City are pushing to cement their play-off credentials. Recent history suggests an edge for Sheffield United, but Hull\u2019s attacking prowess and defensive grit present a genuine test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on the season\u2019s underlying numbers and recent trends, here are our top betting recommendations for this contest. Our strongest confidence lies in a goals-based market, with player performance and discipline angles also offering value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Both Teams To Score: Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/13 @ Bet365<\/a>
(61.9%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBoth sides have conceded 58 goals in 41 games and boast strong attacking records (Hull 63, Sheffield United 57 goals). Add in high shot volumes and only 20 clean sheets between them, and it\u2019s no surprise both teams to score is a leading pick.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Matt Crooks to be Carded<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/5 @ Bet365<\/a>
(38.5%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThis fixture features two of the Championship\u2019s most carded sides\u2014Hull City have collected 101 yellows already. Crooks\u2019 combative style could easily land him in the book in what should be a tense midfield battle.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Sheffield United have struggled for consistency, sitting 17th with 51 points from 41 matches (W15 D6 L20, GD -1). Hull City, however, are firmly in the play-off hunt in 5th, with 68 points (W20 D8 L13, GD +5). The Blades\u2019 win rate stands at 37%, compared to Hull\u2019s 49%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Sheffield United<\/td>\n17<\/td>\n41<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n57<\/td>\n58<\/td>\n-1<\/td>\n51<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Hull City<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n41<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n63<\/td>\n58<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n68<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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