FootyMAD's Colchester United match preview

Last updated : 25 February 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hull City v Colchester United fixture

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

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The KC Stadium was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 08 JanHull City0-2Colchester U.FAC
2004/2005Sat 11 DecColchester U.1 - 2Hull CityLGE1
1997/1998Mon 13 AprColchester U.4 - 3Hull CityLGE2
1997/1998Sat 13 DecHull City3 - 1Colchester U.LGE2
1996/1997Tue 15 AprHull City1 - 2Colchester U.LGE2
1996/1997Sat 14 SepColchester U.1 - 1Hull CityLGE2
1982/1983Sat 11 DecHull City3 - 0Colchester U.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Hull City have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 8.

Colchester U. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Hull City are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League One, and have accumulated 63 points from the 33 games they have played so far. Colchester U. find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 40 points from their 33 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hull City6132566
Colchester U.61236105

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Colchester U. is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Tigers in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Hull City Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Colchester U. Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.