Hull v Sunderland

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Hull City's promising three-match winning streak in the Championship was brought to an end in unceremonious fashion as The Tigers were dealt a comprehensive 4-0 rout away from home at the hands of Norwich City and although Hull City now return to the home surroundings of their MKM Stadium for this Sunday's clash against Sunderland, the hosts may find themselves in a tough tussle.

Prior to their heavy defeat just before the international break in East Anglia, Hull City had posted three wins on the trot in the Championship by way of victories over the likes of Stoke City, Cardiff City and QPR respectively.

However, the bigger picture shows Hull City have managed to collect just these three wins within their previous 11 league matches in the English second tier while also being involved in four draws along with being handed four defeats as well.

Losses at the hands of Plymouth Argyle, Leeds United, Sheffield United and Norwich City, the latter three being in this season's campaign, suggest The Tigers might struggle to gain a foothold against high-flying Sunderland especially as the hosts have managed to capture just two wins within their last 12 home games at The MKM Stadium.

Sunderland currently sit top of the Championship table by virtue of a superior goal difference over second placed Sheffield United heading into this Sunday afternoon's clash on Humberside and having picked up four points in their last two games, the Black Cats will fancy their chances here.

A solid 2-0 home win against Derby County along with gaining a point in a lively 2-2 draw at home with Leeds United will give the north-east club plenty of confidence heading into this upcoming clash with Hull City.

The wider picture shows Sunderland have been dealt just two defeats in their previous nine matches overall in the English second tier which consists of losses to Plymouth Argyle and Watford, but also includes picking up six wins in the process as well. Wins on the road at Cardiff City and Portsmouth so far this season will also give Regis Le Bris' side a welcome boost as they prepare for Sunday's encounter where the north-east club will be keen to further build upon four wins from their last eight outings on the road.

In addition, goals could be few and far between on Sunday afternoon as six out of Sunderland's last 10 away games have also resulted in Under 2.5 goals as well.

Hull City v Sunderland Verdict

Sunderland appear to hold the slight edge ahead of this clash as the Black Cats have lost just once in their last eight meetings against their hosts and the visitors might just sneak a narrow 1-0 victory here.

Therefore, our main bet will be Sunderland win @ 2.37

Other side bets worth considering:

Sunderland win & Under 2.5 goals @ 6.00

Correct Score: Sunderland 1-0 @ 10.00