FM Preview: Crystal Palace v Hull City 05 Mar 2013

Last updated : 04 March 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Crystal Palace v Hull City fixture

Hull City face a trip to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 22 games played, Tigers have recorded 6 wins, and Crystal Palace have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Selhurst Park was less than a year ago, in March 2012, when they played out a goalless draw in a Championship match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Tue 27 Nov Hull City 0 - 0 Crystal Palace Championship
2011/2012 Sat 17 Mar Crystal Palace 0-0 Hull City Championship
2011/2012 Sat 20 Aug Hull City 0 - 1 Crystal Palace Championship
2010/2011 Sat 30 Apr Hull City 1 - 1 Crystal Palace Championship
2010/2011 Sat 11 Dec Crystal Palace 0 - 0 Hull City Championship
2007/2008 Sat 26 Apr Hull City 2 - 1 Crystal Palace Championship
2007/2008 Sat 06 Oct Crystal Palace 1 - 1 Hull City Championship

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

Recent respective form guides

Crystal Palace are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the Eagles, with 4 goals against.

Hull City have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.

Crystal Palace are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 61 points from 35 games.

Hull City are holding the final promotion place in the npower Championship, and have accumulated 65 points from the 35 games they have played so far.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Crystal Palace 6 4 1 1 11 6 13
Hull City 6 4 0 2 11 8 12

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FootyMad's prediction ...

This promises to be an excellent test for the in-form Tigers, but one which we believe will end in stalemate. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Crystal Palace Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Hull City Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.

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