FootyMAD's Hull City match preview

Last updated : 24 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leeds United v Hull City fixture

Leeds prepare to entertain Hull City at Elland Road at lunchtime on Saturday, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having chalked up an impressive 12 wins out of 18 previous matches.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Elland Road was less than a year ago, in December 2005, with Leeds running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 01 AprHull City1 - 0Leeds Utd.CHMP
2005/2006Sat 31 DecLeeds Utd.2 - 0Hull CityCHMP
1989/1990Sat 10 FebLeeds Utd.4 - 3Hull CityCHMP
1989/1990Sat 16 SepHull City0 - 1Leeds Utd.CHMP
1988/1989Tue 14 MarHull City1 - 2Leeds Utd.CHMP
1988/1989Sat 29 OctLeeds Utd.2 - 1Hull CityCHMP
1987/1988Sun 03 JanHull City3 - 1Leeds Utd.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Leeds United have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three. The Whites have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Hull City have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Tigers have hit 6 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Leeds are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 20 points from their 23 games thus far. Hull City are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship also with a return of just 20 points from their 23 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leeds Utd.61145104
Hull City61148144

FootyMad's prediction ...

It's not been a very profitable last few weeks for Leeds and I'm afraid the Footymad team cannot see it getting too much better here. Look no further than honours being even at the end of this one. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Leeds Utd.Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Hull CityLost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.