FootyMAD's West Ham United match preview

Last updated : 19 October 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hull City v West Ham United fixture

Hull City play host to West Ham United at The KC Stadium on Sunday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 18 games played, The Tigers have recorded 7 wins, and West Ham Utd. have come away with 4 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Hull City was well over fifteen years ago, back in March 1991, when they played out a goalless draw in a Second Division match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
1990/1991Sat 23 MarHull City0-0West Ham Utd.CHMP
1990/1991Sat 06 OctWest Ham Utd.7 - 1Hull CityCHMP
1989/1990Sat 20 JanWest Ham Utd.1 - 2Hull CityCHMP
1989/1990Sat 02 SepHull City1 - 1West Ham Utd.CHMP
1972/1973Sat 03 FebHull City1 - 0West Ham Utd.FAC
1970/1971Wed 09 SepWest Ham Utd.1 - 0Hull CityLGEC
1955/1956Sat 24 MarWest Ham Utd.1 - 1Hull CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Hull City have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A generous 11 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of West Ham Utd. is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the Hammers have hit 5 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Hull City sit in a healthy 3rd in the league, and have picked up 14 points from their 7 games. West Ham Utd. find themselves in a respectable 6th position, courtesy of the 12 points they have accumulated from 7 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hull City631281110
West Ham Utd.630312109

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Hull CityFailed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
West Ham Utd.8 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.