FootyMAD's Hull City match preview

Last updated : 23 September 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Coventry City v Hull City fixture

Coventry City play host to Hull City at Coventry Arena on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 18 games played, Sky Blues have recorded 9 wins, and Hull City have come away with 6 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Coventry City was back in September 1995, over five years ago, with Coventry City running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a League Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
1995/1996Wed 04 OctHull City0 - 1Coventry CityLGEC
1995/1996Wed 20 SepCoventry City2-0Hull CityLGEC
1990/1991Wed 31 OctCoventry City3 - 0Hull CityLGEC
1972/1973Sat 24 FebCoventry City3 - 0Hull CityFAC
1971/1972Wed 09 FebCoventry City0 - 1Hull CityFAC
1966/1967Sat 17 DecHull City2 - 2Coventry CityCHMP
1966/1967Sat 20 AugCoventry City1 - 0Hull CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Coventry City are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 15 goals for the Sky Blues, with 6 goals against.

The away form of Hull City is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Tigers have hit 4 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Coventry City find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 9 points from their 9 matches. Hull City find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 9 points from their 9 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Coventry City6042684
Hull City6114374

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Hull City is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Sky Blues in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Coventry City Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Hull City 5 games since last away draw.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 4 most recent games.