FootyMAD's Hull City match preview

Last updated : 05 October 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Crystal Palace v Hull City fixture

Crystal Palace prepare to entertain Hull City at Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Selhurst Park was less than a year ago, in January 2007, 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:
2006/2007Sat 20 JanCrystal Palace1-1Hull CityCHMP
2006/2007Sat 30 SepHull City1 - 1Crystal PalaceCHMP
2005/2006Sat 14 JanHull City1 - 2Crystal PalaceCHMP
2005/2006Sat 10 SepCrystal Palace2 - 0Hull CityCHMP
1997/1998Tue 30 SepCrystal Palace2 - 1Hull CityLGEC
1997/1998Tue 16 SepHull City1 - 0Crystal PalaceLGEC
1988/1989Tue 11 AprHull City0 - 1Crystal PalaceCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Crystal Palace have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 8.

The The Tigers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. Just 7 goals have scored in these games, though to be fair only a measly 4 have been let in at the wrong end.

Crystal Palace find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 9 points from their 9 matches. Hull City see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 11 points from their 9 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Crystal Palace6123575
Hull City6213697

FootyMad's prediction ...

Crystal Palace are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Crystal Palace Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Hull City 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.