David Flower
Dailysports's expert
Swansea
Hull
One of the matches of the 43rd round of the Championship will be played on Friday at the "Swansea Stadium," where the local Swansea will host Hull City. I suggest betting on the outcome of this match with a good chance of success.
Match preview
Before the start of the Championship campaign, Swansea realistically assessed their own strength – with the current squad, aiming for a playoff spot would be utopian, but the Welsh were expected to secure their league status without nerves. So far, under the guidance of Alan Sheehan, the "Swans" are following the set course without serious failures.
Swansea delivered a brilliant stretch, winning the last three matches without conceding a single goal. They defeated Derby County (1:0), Plymouth (3:0), and Sunderland (1:0). The team rose to 12th place, maintaining a comfortable 12-point gap from the relegation zone. The squad has gained momentum and improved stability, giving grounds to expect a calm end to the championship.
Before the season started, Hull looked like a typical contender for a solid mid-table spot – the "Tigers" had a squad capable of facing the Championship schedule without fear. However, reality was harsh: the team simply failed the first round, lingering in the relegation zone for a long time.
Nevertheless, under Tom Cleverley's leadership, the "Tigers" managed to revive their season and join the survival battle. Currently, Hull is in 20th position, with 45 points and a minimal three-point cushion from the danger zone. In the last round, Hull City hosted Coventry City and drew 1:1.
Probable lineups
- Swansea: Vigoroux – Key, Cabango, Darling, Delcroix, Tymon – Ronald, Fulton, Franco – Cullen, O'Brien
- Hull City: Pandur – Coyle, Jones, Hughes, McLoughlin – Slater, Alzate, Crooks, Gelhardt, Lincoln – Joao Pedro
Match facts and head-to-head
- In the first round, Hull City defeated the opponent at home with a score of 2:1
- The "Over 2.5 goals" bet came through in 3 out of 5 matches
- The "Both teams to score" option hit in three out of five encounters
Prediction
Bookmakers give a slight edge to Swansea, offering odds of 2.40 for the home team's victory. The "Swans" have looked good at home in recent matches, and we suggest taking "Swansea win with a handicap (0)" at odds of 1.70.
