FootyMAD's Southampton match preview

Last updated : 08 December 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Southampton v Hull City fixture

Hull City face a trip to Southampton at St. Marys on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 24 games played, The Tigers have recorded 3 wins, and Southampton have come away with 12 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in November 2006, when they played out a goalless draw in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 02 DecHull City2 - 4SouthamptonCHMP
2006/2007Sat 04 NovSouthampton0 - 0Hull CityCHMP
2005/2006Tue 22 NovHull City1 - 1SouthamptonCHMP
2005/2006Sat 15 OctSouthampton1 - 1Hull CityCHMP
1984/1985Tue 09 OctHull City2 - 2SouthamptonLGEC
1984/1985Tue 25 SepSouthampton3 - 2Hull CityLGEC
1977/1978Tue 11 AprHull City0 - 3SouthamptonCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Southampton 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, 5 to 3.

Hull City have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the The Tigers have hit 4 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Southampton see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 27 points from their 20 games played so far, Hull City's 27 points from 20 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
Southampton6222388
Hull City63218611

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Hull City only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at St. Marys will be a good result. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
SouthamptonUnbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Hull City6 games since last away draw.
No win in the 3 most recent games.