Preview: Leeds -Vs- City

Hull City go in search of an elusive victory at Elland Road this evening, hoping to end a spell of 24 years without doing so.

The Tigers were last victorious in Leeds in 1987 when leaving as two nil victors, their only victory in 90 years against today`s opponents. However, tonight will represent a great opportunity for City to end this run, with Leeds having lost their two opening league fixtures and without four first-team attacking regulars.

On Saturday, City showed their ability on the road had not been lost and will travel with just one defeat in nineteen away from home, that coming on the final day of last season at Bristol City.

Vital Quotes:

Leeds United Team News:

Max Gradel and Jonathan Howson will both miss tonight`s fixture as they serve respective one game suspensions for being dismissed against Middlesbrough.

Leeds` attack is also diminished by the losses of Luciano Becchio, Davide Somma and Billy Payner to injury.

Andrew Keogh will make his debut after signing on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Player to watch: Robert Snodgrass

The Scottish International will be a threat from wide positions and City must attempt to nullify his threat to prevent opportunities at the City goal.

Hull City Team News:

City have no fresh injury worries after their visit to Ipswich Town.

Paul McShane and Cameron Stewart remain sidelined with injury.

Player to watch: Matty Fryatt

The City striker opened his account with a typically assured goal against Ipswich Town to earn City three points and, after admitting self doubt early in the season, Fryatt will hope that proves to be the first of many this season.

Match Facts & Stats

Nigel Pearson`s side should head to Elland Road in confident mood knowing that they have performed well on the road.

Leeds meanwhile are looking to avoid a third consecutive loss and gain their first point(s) of the season.

Results home and away last season ended 2-2, but City will hope their away form can overcome Leeds` home advantage.

Vital Hull Prediction: Leeds 1 – 2 City