Hull City vs Sheffield United: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Coral's detailed preview for Hull City vs Sheffield United in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 12:30 BST match.

• Fixture: Hull City vs Sheffield United

• Date: Saturday, 04 October 2025

• Kick-off: 12:30 BST

• Venue: MKM Stadium

Match Prediction: Hull City 2-1 Sheffield United

Hull City's recent league form suggests a team capable of scoring but also vulnerable at the back. Their home games have been particularly eventful, with high-scoring draws against Preston North End and Swansea City, as well as a convincing win over Southampton. 

This suggests they may adopt an attacking approach against Sheffield United, seeking to exploit any defensive weaknesses. However, their away losses to Watford and Bristol City highlight a need for defensive solidity, which could be crucial in this match.

Sheffield United have struggled to find form this season, with only one win in their last five Championship games. Their recent loss to Southampton at home and a heavy defeat to Ipswich Town away suggest defensive issues that Hull City might look to capitalise on. 

However, their victory against Oxford United shows they can be resilient when needed. This game could be closely contested, with Sheffield United looking to regain some form and confidence.

Hull City's recent form has been mixed, with two draws, a win, and two losses in their last five league games. Their home performances have been particularly strong, with a 3-1 victory over Southampton and two 2-2 draws against Preston North End and Swansea City. 

This suggests they are capable of scoring goals and could pose a significant threat to Sheffield United. However, their away form, with losses to Watford and Bristol City, indicates a need for defensive improvement, which will be crucial in this match

• Draw: 2-2 vs Preston North End (H)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Watford (A)

• Win: 3-1 vs Southampton (H)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Swansea City (A)

• Loss: 2-4 vs Bristol City (A)

Sheffield United have had a challenging run of form, with only one win in their last five league games. Their home loss to Southampton and a heavy defeat to Ipswich Town away highlight defensive vulnerabilities that Hull City might exploit. 

However, their victory against Oxford United shows they can be resilient and organised when needed. This inconsistency could make the game against Hull City unpredictable, with Sheffield United needing to find a balance between defence and attack.

• Loss: 1-2 vs Southampton (H)

• Win: 1-0 vs Oxford United (A)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Charlton Athletic (H)

• Loss: 0-5 vs Ipswich Town (A)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Middlesbrough (A)

The head-to-head record between Hull City and Sheffield United shows a closely contested rivalry. Hull City secured a convincing 3-0 victory in their most recent encounter on 24 January 2025, while Sheffield United won the previous meeting 2-0 on 13 September 2024. 

Earlier matches include a 1-0 win for Sheffield United on 20 January 2023, a 2-0 victory for Sheffield United on 4 September 2022, and a 0-0 draw on 15 February 2022. This history suggests that both teams are capable of winning, making the upcoming match a close contest.

• Sheffield United 0-3 Hull City (24 Jan 2025)

• Hull City 0-2 Sheffield United (13 Sep 2024)

• Sheffield United 1-0 Hull City (20 Jan 2023)

• Hull City 0-2 Sheffield United (04 Sep 2022)

• Sheffield United 0-0 Hull City (15 Feb 2022)

• Eliot Matazo (Knee) - Out

• Semi Ajayi (Hamstring) - Out

• Mohamed Belloumi (Hamstring) - Out

• Nathan Tinsdale (Knee) - Out

• Matt Crooks (Ankle) - Doubt

• Jamie Shackleton (Foot) - Out

• Tom Davies (Muscle) - Out

• Ollie Arblaster (Leg) - Out

• Predicted lineup: Pandur, Coyle, Egan, Hughes, Giles, Hadziahmetovic, Lundstram, Drameh, Palmer, Joseph, McBurnie

Hull City's predicted lineup suggests a focus on attacking play, with players like Palmer and McBurnie likely to be key in breaking down Sheffield United's defence. Their recent form indicates a need for defensive solidity, which will be crucial in maintaining any lead they might establish.

• Predicted lineup: Cooper, Tanganga, McGuinness, Mee, Ogbene, Peck, Matos, Burrows, O’Hare, Hamer, Campbell

Sheffield United's predicted lineup indicates a reliance on players like Ogbene and Campbell to provide an attacking threat. Their recent form suggests a need for defensive improvement, which will be essential in containing Hull City's potent attack.

• Palmer vs Tanganga: This duel will see Hull City's attacking midfielder Palmer trying to outmanoeuvre Sheffield United's solid defender Tanganga.

• Hadziahmetovic vs Hamer: Hull City's midfielder Hadziahmetovic will look to control the midfield against Sheffield United's Hamer, who will attempt to create chances from his attacking midfield role.

• McBurnie (Hull City): McBurnie's role as a forward for Hull City is crucial to their attacking threat and goal-scoring opportunities.

• Ogbene (Sheffield United): Ogbene's importance to Sheffield United lies in his ability to provide pace and creativity from out wide.

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