FootyMAD's Hull City match preview

Last updated : 28 November 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stoke City v Hull City fixture

Stoke City prepare to entertain Hull City at Britannia Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 29 games played, Potters have recorded 14 wins, and Hull City have come away with 6 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Britannia Stadium was less than a year ago, in January 2008, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Tue 01 JanStoke City1-1Hull CityCHMP
2007/2008Sat 15 SepHull City1 - 1Stoke CityCHMP
2006/2007Sat 21 AprStoke City1 - 1Hull CityCHMP
2006/2007Sat 18 NovHull City0 - 2Stoke CityCHMP
2005/2006Sat 21 JanStoke City0 - 3Hull CityCHMP
2005/2006Tue 13 SepHull City0 - 1Stoke CityCHMP
1992/1993Sat 06 FebStoke City3 - 0Hull CityLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Stoke City have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Potters in those games, with 4 conceded.

Hull City's away form is equally impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 13 goals for the The Tigers, and 13 goals against.

Stoke City find themselves struggling down in 14th position in the league having picked up 17 points from their 14 matches. Hull City find themselves in a respectable 6th position, courtesy of the 22 points they have accumulated from 14 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stoke City64116613
Hull City612310125

FootyMad's prediction ...

Stoke City are starting to turn Britannia Stadium into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occasion. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Stoke City Won 5 successive home games.
7 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Hull City Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 5 most recent games.