The EFL Championship action heats up in round 34 as Hull City prepare to take on Derby County at the MKM Stadium on Monday. Derby County comes into the game with an impressive record of six consecutive games without defeat against the Tigers and will be looking to extend this streak.
Hull City, on the other hand, suffered a setback in their recent match against Queens Park Rangers, losing 3-1 at the MKM Stadium. This defeat marked their third consecutive loss, conceding 10 goals while only managing to score three. Prior to this rough patch, they had secured five wins and a draw in their last six matches.
Despite their recent struggles, Hull City remains in contention for playoff qualification, currently occupying the fifth spot in the Championship table, level on points with fourth-placed Ipswich Town.
Derby County also faced defeat in their previous match against Watford, losing 2-0 at Vicarage Road. The Rams have now lost two out of their last three games, with a 2-0 victory over Swansea City in between the defeats. They currently sit eighth in the standings with 48 points from 33 games, just three points behind sixth-placed Wrexham in the playoff race.
In head-to-head statistics, Derby County holds a superior record with 29 wins in the last 70 meetings against Hull City, compared to Hull City’s 23 wins. Derby County is also unbeaten in their last six games against Hull City, with five wins and a draw.
For the prediction of the upcoming match, we anticipate a closely contested encounter at the MKM Stadium, with both teams vying for crucial points in the playoff race. Given Hull City’s recent struggles, we predict that Derby County will continue their unbeaten run in this fixture by securing a draw.
In terms of betting tips, we suggest the following:
1. Result – Draw
2. Over 2.5 goals – No (Fewer than three goals have been scored in six of the last eight meetings between the two teams)
3. Over 10.5 corners – No (Fewer than 11 corner kicks have been awarded in six of their last eight clashes)
Overall, the Hull City vs Derby County match promises to be an exciting and closely contested affair with playoff implications at stake. Stay tuned for what is sure to be a thrilling encounter at the MKM Stadium.
Edited by Nived Zenith.
