FM Preview: Hull City v Sunderland 24 Apr 2010

Last updated : 25 April 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hull City v Sunderland fixture

Hull City prepare to entertain Sunderland at The KC Stadium on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The KC Stadium was just last season, in December 2008, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-4 winners in a Premier League match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010 Sat 12 Sep Sunderland 4 - 1 Hull City PREM
2008/2009 Sat 18 Apr Sunderland 1 - 0 Hull City PREM
2008/2009 Sat 20 Dec Hull City 1-4 Sunderland PREM
2006/2007 Sat 17 Mar Sunderland 2 - 0 Hull City CHMP
2006/2007 Sat 28 Oct Hull City 0 - 1 Sunderland CHMP
1989/1990 Sat 14 Apr Sunderland 0 - 1 Hull City CHMP
1989/1990 Mon 01 Jan Hull City 3 - 2 Sunderland CHMP


Recent respective form guides

Hull City have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While The Tigers have scored 7, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Sunderland is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. The Black Cats have conceded 10 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Hull City are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premier League with a return of just 28 points from their 35 games thus far. Sunderland see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 41 points from their 35 games played so far,

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

Current form guides: P W D L F A P
Hull City 6 1 1 4 5 11 4
Sunderland 6 3 1 2 9 8 10


FootyMad's prediction ...

With Hull City only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Hull City Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Sunderland Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 17 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.