FootyMAD's Hull City match preview

Last updated : 12 March 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hull City v Arsenal fixture

Arsenal face a trip to Hull City at The KC Stadium at tea-time on Saturday, looking to further improve upon a decent past record there. So far, the Gunners have beating their opponents 3 times from 5 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in January 2009, as the visitors ran out cosy 1 - 3 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 19 DecArsenal3 - 0Hull CityPREM
2008/2009Tue 17 MarArsenal2 - 1Hull CityFAC
2008/2009Sat 17 JanHull City1 - 3ArsenalPREM
2008/2009Sat 27 SepArsenal1 - 2Hull CityPREM
1988/1989Wed 12 OctArsenal3 - 0Hull CityLGEC
1988/1989Wed 28 SepHull City1 - 2ArsenalLGEC
1977/1978Tue 29 NovArsenal5 - 1Hull CityLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Hull City have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Arsenal have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Gunners's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Hull City are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premier League with a return of just 24 points from their 28 games thus far. Arsenal's total of 61 points from their 29 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hull City61236135
Arsenal650115415

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Hull City Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Arsenal 4 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.