FootyMAD's Hull City match preview

Last updated : 25 December 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Manchester City v Hull City fixture

Man. City play host to Hull City at City of Manchester Stadium on Friday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having chalked up an impressive 6 wins out of 9 previous matches.

The last time the two teams met at Man. City was well over fifteen years ago, back in January 1989, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4-1 thriller, 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:
2008/2009Sun 16 NovHull City2 - 2Man. CityPREM
1988/1989Sat 21 JanMan. City4-1Hull CityCHMP
1988/1989Sat 27 AugHull City1 - 0Man. CityCHMP
1987/1988Wed 02 MarMan. City2 - 0Hull CityCHMP
1987/1988Tue 29 SepHull City3 - 1Man. CityCHMP
1985/1986Wed 11 DecMan. City2 - 0Hull CityFLLM
1985/1986Tue 26 NovHull City2 - 1Man. CityFLLM

Recent respective form guides

Manchester City have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 6.

Hull City have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the The Tigers, and 11 goals against.

Man. City are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premier League with a return of just 18 points from their 18 games thus far. Hull City find themselves in a respectable 6th position, courtesy of the 27 points they have accumulated from 18 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Man. City6024382
Hull City614110127

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Sky Blues of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Hull City, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Man. City Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Hull City Previous 3 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.