FootyMAD's Birmingham City match preview

Last updated : 24 February 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hull City v Birmingham City fixture

Hull City play host to Birmingham City at The KC Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 26 games played, The Tigers have recorded 11 wins, and Birmingham C. have come away with 9 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Hull City was more than a decade ago, in March 1995, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Division Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 09 SepBirmingham C.2 - 1Hull CityCHMP
1994/1995Sat 04 MarHull City0-0Birmingham C.LGE1
1994/1995Sat 24 SepBirmingham C.2 - 2Hull CityLGE1
1991/1992Wed 01 JanBirmingham C.2 - 2Hull CityLGE1
1991/1992Tue 03 SepHull City1 - 2Birmingham C.LGE1
1988/1989Sat 06 MayBirmingham C.1 - 0Hull CityCHMP
1988/1989Sat 19 NovHull City1 - 1Birmingham C.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Hull City have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Birmingham C. however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The Blues have put away 14 chances in these games, a let in just 3.

Hull City are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 32 points from their 33 games thus far. Birmingham C. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 61 points from 32 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hull City60247132
Birmingham C.6222788

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the The Tigers of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Birmingham C., who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Hull CityBeen beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Birmingham C.Undefeated in last 3 away games.
5 games since last defeat.