FootyMAD's Coventry City match preview

Last updated : 19 August 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Coventry City v Hull City fixture

Hull City face a trip to Coventry City at Coventry Arena on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 20 games played, The Tigers have recorded 7 wins, and Coventry City have come away with 10 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2007, with Coventry City running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 03 MarCoventry City2 - 0Hull CityCHMP
2006/2007Sat 26 AugHull City0 - 1Coventry CityCHMP
2005/2006Tue 31 JanHull City1 - 2Coventry CityCHMP
2005/2006Sat 24 SepCoventry City0 - 2Hull CityCHMP
1995/1996Wed 04 OctHull City0 - 1Coventry CityLGEC
1995/1996Wed 20 SepCoventry City2 - 0Hull CityLGEC
1990/1991Wed 31 OctCoventry City3 - 0Hull CityLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Coventry City have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 8.

The The Tigers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The The Tigers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 7 against.

Coventry City are leading the way in the Coca-Cola Championship, with their 1 games giving them a return of 3 points. Hull City find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 0 points from their 1 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Coventry City63031099
Hull City6222978

FootyMad's prediction ...

Neither team is setting the world alight, and I think this game will result in a narrow home win for the Sky Blues. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Coventry City9 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Hull CityUndefeated in last 3 away games.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.