FootyMAD's Hull City match preview

Last updated : 26 December 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hull City v Manchester United fixture

Man. Utd. face a trip to Hull City at The KC Stadium on Sunday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 5 of the 12 previous games, with the hosts winning just 4.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in May 2009, with Man. Utd. inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the The Tigers in a Premier League match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sun 24 MayHull City0 - 1Man. Utd.PREM
2008/2009Sat 01 NovMan. Utd.4 - 3Hull CityPREM
1987/1988Wed 07 OctHull City0 - 1Man. Utd.LGEC
1987/1988Wed 23 SepMan. Utd.5 - 0Hull CityLGEC
1974/1975Sat 15 FebMan. Utd.2 - 0Hull CityCHMP
1974/1975Sat 23 NovHull City2 - 0Man. Utd.CHMP
1970/1971Wed 05 AugHull City1 - 1Man. Utd.INVC

Recent respective form guides

Hull City are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the The Tigers in those games, with 7 conceded.

Man. Utd.'s away form is equally impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. Those games have seen the Red Devils pummel 13 goals, and let in 6.

Hull City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 17 points from 18 matches. Man. Utd.'s total of 37 points from their 18 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hull City61327126
Man. Utd.640212512

FootyMad's prediction ...

Red Devils have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from The KC Stadium with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Hull City Unbeaten in the last 6 home games.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Man. Utd. 14 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 11 outings ago.