Can Sunderland Make Home Advantage Count in the EFL Cup? Hull City's Away Form Cannot Be Underestimated

Sunderland will face Hull City in the EFL Cup. At present, Sunderland's Premier League record stands at one win, one draw and one loss, making their opening performances quite impressive. They took their chance in their first home fixture, drew 1-1 away with Brentford in the previous round, and have remained unbeaten in five of their last six matches while securing four victories, showing excellent overall form.

In contrast, newly promoted Hull City have also attracted attention with their performances in the new season. They currently hold an unbeaten record of two wins and one draw, sitting second in the Premier League standings. Hull City have scored three goals and conceded none in three matches, highlighting the strength of their defense. Their 0-0 draw against Aston Villa in the previous round meant they had recorded clean sheets in all three matches of the new season, demonstrating the quality of their back line. In addition, Hull City have avoided defeat in six of their last seven away matches.

In this EFL Cup encounter, although the statistics appear to offer Sunderland some support, it should be noted that they have not held a clear advantage when facing Hull City at home. In their last six home meetings with the opponent, they have only defeated Hull City in a friendly match. Therefore, it is expected that one of the main points of interest in this match will be whether Hull City can continue their unbeaten run.