FM Preview: Sheffield United v Hull City 26 Dec 2010

Last updated : 25 December 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Sheffield United v Hull City fixture

Hull City face a trip to Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Sunday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The The Tigers will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 15 and win only 3 of the 25 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in February 2009, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Tue 19 OctHull City0 - 1Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2008/2009Thu 26 FebHull City2 - 1Sheff. Utd.FAC
2008/2009Sat 14 FebSheff. Utd.1 - 1Hull CityFAC
2007/2008Sat 19 AprSheff. Utd.2 - 0Hull CityCHMP
2007/2008Sat 27 OctHull City1 - 1Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2005/2006Sat 08 AprSheff. Utd.3 - 2Hull CityCHMP
2005/2006Tue 03 JanHull City1 - 3Sheff. Utd.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Sheffield United have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The The Blades's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Hull City have an average recent record on the road, remaining unbeaten in the last six, though five of those have been draws. The The Tigers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 6 against.

Sheff. Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 25 points from 21 matches. Hull City find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 26 points from their 21 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sheff. Utd.63127810
Hull City63309412

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the The Tigers has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Sheff. Utd.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Sheff. Utd. 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Hull City Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
7 games since last defeat.