FootyMAD's Newcastle United match preview

Last updated : 13 March 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hull City v Newcastle United fixture

Hull City prepare to entertain Newcastle United at The KC Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 4 of the 9 previous games, with the The Tigers winning just 2.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The KC Stadium was earlier this season, when they played out a goalless draw 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:
2008/2009Wed 14 JanNewcastle Utd.0 - 1Hull CityFAC
2008/2009Sat 03 JanHull City0-0Newcastle Utd.FAC
2008/2009Sat 13 SepNewcastle Utd.1 - 2Hull CityPREM
1997/1998Wed 15 OctNewcastle Utd.2 - 0Hull CityLGEC
1990/1991Sat 11 MayNewcastle Utd.1 - 2Hull CityCHMP
1990/1991Sat 03 NovHull City2 - 1Newcastle Utd.CHMP
1989/1990Wed 07 MarNewcastle Utd.2 - 0Hull CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Hull City have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The The Tigers's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

The away form of Newcastle Utd. is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Magpies have hit 5 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Hull City find themselves struggling down in 14th position in the league having picked up 32 points from their 28 matches. Newcastle Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 28 points from 28 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hull City6222668
Newcastle Utd.6123685

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 Newcastle Utd. in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Hull City 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Newcastle Utd. 5 games since last away draw.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.