Hull vs Barnsley
England – Championship
Date: Wednesday, 26 February 2020
Kick-off at 19:45 UK/ 20:45 CET
Venue: KCOM Stadium (Hull).
Hull have not won any of their last nine matches in all competitions, losing seven times - including a run of five consecutive defeats.
After a shaky start, Hull has enjoyed a solid season and looked set for a yacht to finish mid-table, but their recent form could see them dragged into a relegation battle if they are not arrested immediately slide.
McCann side beaten 3-1 at Barnsley in the reverse fixture earlier this season, and will be hoping to avoid a repeat at home this time.
However, their record in the stadium KCOM been woeful this term, managing just six wins from 17 home games so far. Only Reading and Huddersfield Town have recorded fewer points at home than Hull number of 21.
Barnsley, though, has been terrible on the road itself, taking only nine points from their 16 Championship away games this season, losing 11 times.
The newly promoted outfit are one point and one place ahead of bottom-of-the-league Luton Town, but on an upward trajectory as they look to maintain their Championship status.
A stunning 3-0 win over Fulham was followed by a 1-0 win over Middlesbrough and Struber Gerhard's side are now just five points from safety.
Despite back-to-back clean sheets they, Barnsley still holds the second-worst defensive record in the division, shipping 58 goals in 34 games.
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Hull City
Martin Samuelsen set to return to Hull City squad for the first time in a month by Grant McCann once again forced into changes for the visit Barnsley.
On loan winger Mallik Wilks ineligible to face his parent club to disrupt productive run in the side, while Tom Eaves is expected to be absent with an ankle injury that saw him stretchered off in the 2-1 defeat away to Preston on Saturday.
Marcus Maddison will return to the starting line-up following a sickness bug last week, allowing Josh Magennis to push forward into the attack. Samuelsen, Jon Toral and Norbert Balogh is an option to fill the other starting spot.
The city remains without a number of first team stars. Eric Lichaj, Herbie Kane and Josh Bowler all still on the sidelines, while January signing James Scott has been restricted season.
Youngster Lewis-Potter Keane could also lose again because of a hamstring injury.
Possible XI (4-2-3-1): George Long; Matthew Pennington, Reece Burke, Jordy de Wijs, Callum Elder; Leonardo da Silva Lopes, Jackson Irvine; Martin Samuelsen, George Honeyman, Marcus Maddison; Josh Magennis
Barnsley
Gerhard Struber be tempted to name an unchanged side after Barnsley breathed life into their survival bid with a 1-0 win over Middlesbrough at the weekend.
The Tykes held their nerve to grind three major points at Oakwell and the only one consideration could be the injection of fresh legs as they head to the stadium KCOM chasing a third consecutive victory.
Luke Thomas is an option in midfield after he started the 3-0 win away to Fulham, while January signing Marcel Ritzmaier is another option.
Callum Sykes faces six weeks with an ankle injury when the greater concern is the absence of first-choice goalkeeper Sami Radlinger with a muscle injury.
The number one Austria had lost the last four games, leaving the former Chelsea youth Bradley Collins to represent.
Bambo Diaby remain out of contention ahead of a possible doping ban.
Possible XI (3-4-1-2): Bradley Collins; Michael Sollbauer, Aapo Halme, Jordan Williams; Kilian Ludewig, Mike-Steven Bahre, Alex Mowatt, Clark Oduor; Cauley Woodrow; Jacob Brown, Connor Chaplin
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Hull City are unbeaten in their last five league games against Barnsley (D1) since losing 3-2 in August 2006.
Barnsley are looking to record a league double over Hull for the first time since the 2006-07 season.
Hull City now winless in their last eight league games, losing six of them. Tigers run past experience as more behind Championship in February 2018 (nine).
Barnsley have won only one of eight league away Yorkshire derby them (D3 L4), a 2-0 win at Bradford in August 2018.
Having only scored one goal in 14 league games prior to arrival at Barnsley Gerhard Struber this season, Conor Chaplin has netted nine goals in 18 appearances under Austria - more than other Tykes player today.
Hull vs Barnsley prediction
Hull are winless in their last nine games, and they have lost seven games as well. In addition, they had conceded twice or more in six of them former seven match-up, and at home, they have been without a win in their six appearances former, of which five are loss.
In addition, they have conceded a total of nine goals at home in the previous two games, and a total of thirteen of the top four. They also had lost the previous match 3-1. On the other hand, Barnsley recorded victories in their previous two matches, and kept clean sheets in both.
It should be noted that this two-game winning run from Barnsley including a 0-3 victory on the road against third-placed Fulham, who have been in the Premier League last season. Taking into account these findings, it was concluded that Barnsley will avoid defeat at least Wednesday and keep their momentum going on.
However, do note that Hull have the home advantage, and that they are desperate to end this embarrassing winless run. In addition, they also have fought bravely in front of the home crowd during their last appearance here. Not only do they scored four goals down to draw, but the equalizer came in injury time as well.
Happen, Barnsley are on the road, in the relegation zone, are under pressure to deliver, and most importantly, is in League One last campaign. Thus, at least once will they concede the game this week.
Hull vs Barnsley Betting Tips
Dual Opportunity: Barnsley or Draw @ 1.50 (1/2)
Both Teams Score @ 1.60 (3/5).
