FootyMAD's Hull City match preview

Last updated : 25 August 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hull City v Coventry City fixture

Coventry City face a trip to Hull City at The KC Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 16 games played, Sky Blues have recorded 4 wins, and Hull City have come away with 8 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2006, with Coventry City inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the The Tigers in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Tue 31 JanHull City1 - 2Coventry CityCHMP
2005/2006Sat 24 SepCoventry City0 - 2Hull CityCHMP
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

Recent respective form guides

Hull City are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Coventry City have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Sky Blues have hit 6 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Hull City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 1 points from 4 matches. Coventry City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 4 points from 4 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hull City6123585
Coventry City6213687

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Coventry City only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at The KC Stadium will be a good result. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Hull City 4 games since last home draw.
Coventry City Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.