FM Preview: Hull City v Portsmouth 23 Oct 2010

Last updated : 22 October 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hull City v Portsmouth fixture

Hull City prepare to entertain Portsmouth at The KC Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 24 games played, The Tigers have recorded 8 wins, and Portsmouth have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The KC Stadium was less than a year ago, in October 2009, when they played out a goalless draw in a Premier League match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 20 MarPortsmouth3 - 2Hull CityPREM
2009/2010Sat 24 OctHull City0-0PortsmouthPREM
2008/2009Sat 04 AprHull City0 - 0PortsmouthPREM
2008/2009Sat 22 NovPortsmouth2 - 2Hull CityPREM
1990/1991Sat 13 AprHull City0 - 2PortsmouthCHMP
1990/1991Tue 01 JanPortsmouth5 - 1Hull CityCHMP
1989/1990Sat 17 FebHull City1 - 2PortsmouthCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Hull City have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. These games have seen the The Tigers score just 4 goals, though they have conceded 1.

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

Hull City are currently lying in 19th place in Npower Championship having mustered a points tally of 13 from their 12 matches played. Portsmouth see themselves just below half way in the Npower Championship, showing a record of 15 points from their 12 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hull City6132366
Portsmouth641116813

FootyMad's prediction ...

Hull City are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Hull City Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Portsmouth 6 games since last defeat.