FootyMAD's Cambridge United match preview

Last updated : 03 January 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Hull City v Cambridge United fixture

Hull City prepare to entertain Cambridge United at The KC Stadium on Saturday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Tigers are clearly on top, beating their opponents 4 times from 7 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The KC Stadium was less than a year ago, in February 2003, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Mon 25 AugCambridge U.0 - 2Hull CityLD3
2002/2003Sat 22 FebHull City1-1Cambridge U.LD3
2002/2003Sat 07 SepCambridge U.1 - 2Hull CityLD3
1998/1999Tue 09 MarCambridge U.2 - 0Hull CityLD3
1998/1999Sat 03 OctHull City0 - 3Cambridge U.LD3
1997/1998Sat 02 MayHull City1 - 0Cambridge U.LD3
1997/1998Tue 21 OctCambridge U.0 - 1Hull CityLD3

Recent respective form guides

Hull City are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 6.

The away form of Cambridge U. however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Hull City are holding the final promotion place in the Nationwide League Division Three, and have accumulated 47 points from the 25 games they have played so far. Cambridge U.'s 30 points from 24 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hull City6123575
Cambridge U.62227128

FootyMad's prediction ...

Hull City are not exactly setting the world alight at The KC Stadium at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Cambridge U. in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Hull CityNot won in the 2 most recent games.
Cambridge U.5 games since last defeat.