Premier League Betting Hull vs Sunderland

Last season’s, promoted club Hull City have belied expectations and are determined to stay in England’s top-flight league. They are on a five-game unbeaten run and they will be put to the test once again when they face a slightly revitalised Sunderland on Saturday. Sunderland broadened the gap between themselves and the clubs in the relegation zone last weekend when they beat West Bromwich Albion by a convincing 4:0 drumming. Now they will be looking to climb up the Premier table further at the expense of Hull City at Kingston Comms Stadium.

Soccer Betting Line:

Hull City -½ +110 +110 2½ O Ev U -120 1 O -155 U +125 Draw +225

Sunderland +½ -130 +260 2½ O Ev U -120 1 O -105 U -125 Draw +225

Match Time: 10:00 AM Eastern Time Saturday December 20, 2008

Venue: Kingston Comms Stadium

Soccer Betting Analysis:

Hull City +110: Hull soccer betting fans have enjoyed a great ride in the online sports betting marketplace on the back of the clubs positive results. The Tigers are the epitome of a surprise package in the Premier League and after last weekend’s draw against Liverpool at Anfield Stadium, they have to be taken seriously. However, coach Phil Brown was left wondering what might have been after his side raced into an early 2-0 lead, stunning the League leaders to come up with a late renaissance that saw them equalize and share in the spoils.

Sunderland +260: Sunderland is anxious to move out of the League’s bottom three and they are within striking distance of accomplishing the feat. They are five points above 19th Blackburn and six points above bottom of the table WBA. Against West Brom, they played as they have never played before this season. They were an entirely different team – a convincing one, pulling off a consummate performance.

Soccer Betting Verdict: Hull City is high in the overall standings; they sit in sixth position, three points shy of fifth ranked Arsenal. That they could aspire so high and challenge the top five was not even a consideration at the start of the season; admittedly, they are surprised by their turnout. They have much to be optimistic about as they prepare to welcome the rejuvenated Sunderland players. By contrast, Sunderland is 18th in the table but things are looking up for them. They will be also in good spirits after their victory against West Brom. Both clubs will be looking for the win and all three points. I like Hull City at +110 to take the victory at home and expect this to be a wide open game with lots of goals so the over 2.5 (even) would be another play to consider.

Soccer Free Picks: Hull City +110 | Over 2.5 goals Even

Nila Amerova is a freelance sports writer and regular contributor to the BetUS.com Locker Room