FM Preview: Hull City v Sunderland 24 Apr 2010

Last updated : 23 April 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hull City v Sunderland fixture

Sunderland face a trip to Hull City at The KC Stadium on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in December 2008, as the visitors ran out cosy 1 - 4 winners 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:
2009/2010Sat 12 SepSunderland4 - 1Hull CityPREM
2008/2009Sat 18 AprSunderland1 - 0Hull CityPREM
2008/2009Sat 20 DecHull City1 - 4SunderlandPREM
2006/2007Sat 17 MarSunderland2 - 0Hull CityCHMP
2006/2007Sat 28 OctHull City0 - 1SunderlandCHMP
1989/1990Sat 14 AprSunderland0 - 1Hull CityCHMP
1989/1990Mon 01 JanHull City3 - 2SunderlandCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Hull City have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While The Tigers have scored 7, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Sunderland is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. The Black Cats have conceded 10 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Hull City are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premier League with a return of just 28 points from their 35 games thus far. Sunderland see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 41 points from their 35 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hull City61145114
Sunderland63129810

FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Sunderland on their travels as of late, but I can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Hull City. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Hull City Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Sunderland Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 17 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.