Competition: Championship
Market: Hull City wins
Chances: 1/1 @Pribet
Looking to continue their remarkable Championship fairytale, Hull travel to Hillsborough on Boxing Day afternoon where they meet Sheffield Wednesday.
Starting with the hosts, who are dealing with a series of public financial issues behind the scenes at Hillsborough this year, it is no secret that Sheffield Wednesday are already preparing for life in League One. Henrik Pedersen’s men, who had already suffered a few points deductions and were bottom in the championship, are in the middle of what has become an infamous nightmare. Last seen in a routine 3-1 defeat at Ipswich, the Owls have managed just one point from their previous seven consecutive Championship games – a rut that stretches all the way back to a 1-1 stalemate against fellow relegation scrappers Norwich on November 5. It should also be emphasized that Wednesday have only put one Championship victory on the board from their 21 attempts so far this season. Likewise, Pedersen’s dismal side, with 43 attacks in the second tier, have the worst defensive rating in the division and they look set for what will be another stern examination on Boxing Day.
As for the visitors, while Hull may have only dragged themselves over the finish line last season because they clung to their championship status, this time the Tigers have firmly cemented their place as one of England’s ultimate surprise packages. Sergej Jakirovic’s side start what has become a sensational fairy tale at the MKM Stadium riding a huge wave of momentum and should be excited about a Boxing Day trip to Hillsborough. Opening Christmas Day were in fourth place and knowing they can move within easy reach of the automatic promotion places, Hull have deservedly received a string of praise from across the country. Friday’s guests last saw a 1-0 win at home against West Brom and have won their previous three consecutive championships by an aggregate score of 6-1. Similarly, earlier this month, as they powered their way to an emphatic 3-1 win at Millwall, Hull have also registered 12 points from their last five appearances. Given the recent huge gap in class between Friday’s opponents, we’re backing an away win here.
Bet: Hull City 1/1 to beat Sheffield Wednesday in Friday’s Championship match @ Pribet
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