FootyMAD's West Ham United match preview

Last updated : 22 November 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hull City v West Ham United fixture

Hull City prepare to entertain West Ham United at The KC Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 19 games played, The Tigers have recorded 8 wins, and West Ham Utd. have come away with 4 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The KC Stadium was just last season, in October 2008, the The Tigers carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Premier League match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009 Wed 28 Jan West Ham Utd. 2 - 0 Hull City PREM
2008/2009 Sun 19 Oct Hull City 1-0 West Ham Utd. PREM
1990/1991 Sat 23 Mar Hull City 0 - 0 West Ham Utd. CHMP
1990/1991 Sat 06 Oct West Ham Utd. 7 - 1 Hull City CHMP
1989/1990 Sat 20 Jan West Ham Utd. 1 - 2 Hull City CHMP
1989/1990 Sat 02 Sep Hull City 1 - 1 West Ham Utd. CHMP
1972/1973 Sat 03 Feb Hull City 1 - 0 West Ham Utd. FAC


Recent respective form guides

Hull City have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The The Tigers's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

The away form of West Ham Utd. is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Hammers have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Hull City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 11 points from 12 matches. West Ham Utd. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premier League with a return of just 10 points from their 12 games thus far.

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

Current form guides: P W D L F A P
Hull City 6 2 1 3 5 12 7
West Ham Utd. 6 1 3 2 10 11 6


FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that The Tigers's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past West Ham Utd.. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Hull City Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
West Ham Utd. Not won in previous 6 away matches.