Leeds United sparked their season into life with a win at Sheffield Wednesday last time out and will be targeting another three points when Hull City come calling in the EFL Championship.
Having missed out on promotion in the play-off final last term, Daniel Farke's men were installed as favourites to win the Championship at the start of the new campaign.
But they went three games without a win in league and cup, drawing two blanks in the process, before finally hitting form last Friday at Hillsborough.
I backed Sheffield Wednesday in the double chance that night but Leeds United were well worth a win that fired them up to sixth place in the table.
Farke's men now face a Hull side who have yet to win in four outings this season but it won't be easy as all three of the Tigers' games in the league so far have ended level.
New German coach Tim Walter has made them meaner in defence, with just two goals conceded so far in the Championship, so Leeds will need to work hard to break them down.
How the bookies view it: Toothless Tigers
Hull City have been written off for this one and are whopping 7/1 outsiders at Betfred. Even the draw is pretty big at 18/5 while a win for Leeds United pays just 3/10.
Recent head to head: It's hell for Hull
This fixture hasn't brought Hull City fans much joy in recent years, with just one win in their last 11 games against Leeds United. When the Tigers came to Elland Road last season they suffered a 3-1 defeat.
Players to watch: Joseph to get his reward
Mateo Joseph led the line superbly for Leeds United last time out and the only thing missing from his display was a goal. The young Spaniard is 13/10 to get on the scoresheet in this clash.
German midfielder Marvin Mehlem looks a decent addition for Hull and with none of their strikers firing he might be their best bet for a goal. Mehlem has one strike to his name already this term and is 6/1 to score here.
Probable teams
Manor Solomon should feature for Leeds after sealing a loan move from Tottenham and fellow new boy Largie Ramazani is also in contention. But this game may come too soon for Japan international Ao Tanaka as the club close in on his signature.
Ryan Longman, Harvey Cartwright and remain out injured for Hull while Dogucan Sinik is a doubt. Some new faces could also feature for the Tigers if deals get over the line on deadline day.
Leeds United: Meslier, Bogle, Firpo, Struijk, Rodon, Ampadu, James, Aaronson (89), Solomon, Gruev, Joseph.
Hull City: Pandur, Coyle, Giles, Jones, McLoughlin, Millar, Mehlem, Omur, Zambrano, Slater, Burstow.
Anything else catch the eye?
Going for goals paid off for Gabriel when Leeds started the season with a 3-3 thiller at home to Portsmouth. They drew a blank in their last outing at home but should have too much for Hull here on the evidence of their performance last Friday.
The Tigers haven't been leaking goals so the best option might be combining a Leeds win with under 3.5 goals at 11/10 in a Betfred bet builder. I also like the evens on offer for most goals to come after the break, a bet that has landed in two of Hull's three league games so far.
This England Championship match between Leeds United and Hull City will be played on Aug 31, 2024 and kick off at 15:00. Check below for our tipsters best Leeds United vs Hull City prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
