FootyMAD's Sheffield Wednesday match preview

Last updated : 10 August 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Sheffield Wednesday v Hull City fixture

Hull City face a trip to Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough on Tuesday evening, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having been beaten a depressing 13 out of 20 times.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in December 2004, as the visitors ran out cosy 2 - 4 winners in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 30 AprHull City1 - 2Sheff. Wed.LGE1
2004/2005Wed 08 DecSheff. Wed.2 - 4Hull CityLGE1
1990/1991Sat 12 JanHull City0 - 1Sheff. Wed.CHMP
1990/1991Sat 01 SepSheff. Wed.5 - 1Hull CityCHMP
1979/1980Tue 09 OctHull City1 - 1Sheff. Wed.LGE1
1979/1980Tue 21 AugSheff. Wed.0 - 0Hull CityLGE1
1979/1980Tue 14 AugHull City1 - 2Sheff. Wed.LC

Recent respective form guides

Sheffield Wednesday are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Hull City have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Tigers, and 5 goals against.

Sheff. Wed.'s 1 points from 1 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position. Hull City's 1 points from 1 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sheff. Wed.641111713
Hull City6123475

FootyMad's prediction ...

This is a game in which both sides are showing indifferent form, so the Madmen are expecting the Tigers to come away from it with a creditable draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Sheff. Wed.4 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Hull CityLost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 5 most recent games.