FootyMAD's Hull City match preview

Last updated : 04 November 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hull City v Watford fixture

Watford travel to take on Hull City at The KC Stadium on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 1 of the 14 previous games, with the hosts winning just 7.

The last time the two teams met at Hull City was more than a decade ago, in March 1991, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a Second Division match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
1990/1991Tue 12 MarHull City1 - 1WatfordCHMP
1990/1991Tue 02 OctWatford0 - 1Hull CityCHMP
1989/1990Sat 05 MayWatford3 - 1Hull CityCHMP
1989/1990Sat 04 NovHull City0 - 0WatfordCHMP
1988/1989Sat 29 AprHull City0 - 3WatfordCHMP
1988/1989Sat 26 NovWatford2 - 0Hull CityCHMP
1987/1988Mon 18 JanWatford1 - 0Hull CityFAC

Recent respective form guides

Hull City have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

Watford's away form is none too clever either, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Hornets's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Hull City find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 18 points from their 17 matches. Watford are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 29 points from 17 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hull City6132586
Watford63129810

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Hornets of late away from home, but your FootyMad panel sees things improving, starting here at The KC Stadium with Watford coasting to victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Hull City Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Watford Last drawn game 5 outings ago.