FootyMAD's Hull City match preview

Last updated : 18 October 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hull City v West Ham United fixture

West Ham Utd. travel to take on Hull City at The KC Stadium on Sunday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 18 games played, Hammers have recorded 4 wins, and Hull City have come away with 7 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Hull City was well over fifteen years ago, back in March 1991, when they played out a goalless draw in a Second Division match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
1990/1991Sat 23 MarHull City0 - 0West Ham Utd.CHMP
1990/1991Sat 06 OctWest Ham Utd.7 - 1Hull CityCHMP
1989/1990Sat 20 JanWest Ham Utd.1 - 2Hull CityCHMP
1989/1990Sat 02 SepHull City1 - 1West Ham Utd.CHMP
1972/1973Sat 03 FebHull City1 - 0West Ham Utd.FAC
1970/1971Wed 09 SepWest Ham Utd.1 - 0Hull CityLGEC
1955/1956Sat 24 MarWest Ham Utd.1 - 1Hull CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Hull City have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A generous 11 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of West Ham Utd. is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the Hammers have hit 5 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Hull City sit in a healthy 3rd in the league, and have picked up 14 points from their 7 games. West Ham Utd. find themselves in a respectable 6th position, courtesy of the 12 points they have accumulated from 7 games.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hull City631281110
West Ham Utd.630312109

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the The Tigers, as the Hammers have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Hull City Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
West Ham Utd. 8 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.