FootyMAD's Hull City match preview

Last updated : 04 December 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Aston Villa v Hull City fixture

Aston Villa prepare to entertain Hull City at Villa Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Villans are clearly on top, winning 7 and drawing 4 of the 12 games played.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Villa Park was less than a year ago, in May 2009, the Villans carving out a narrow 1-0 victory 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:
2008/2009Mon 04 MayAston Villa1-0Hull CityPREM
2008/2009Tue 30 DecHull City0 - 1Aston VillaPREM
2005/2006Sat 07 JanHull City0 - 1Aston VillaFAC
1998/1999Sat 02 JanAston Villa3 - 0Hull CityFAC
1989/1990Tue 28 NovHull City1 - 2Aston VillaFLLM
1987/1988Fri 01 JanAston Villa5 - 0Hull CityCHMP
1987/1988Sat 29 AugHull City2 - 1Aston VillaCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Aston Villa are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the Villans, with 4 goals against.

In complete contrast to Aston Villa, Hull City are having a torrid time on their travels, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the The Tigers have hit 4 goals, 16 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Aston Villa's total of 23 points from their 14 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League. Hull City find themselves struggling down in 15th position in the league having picked up 16 points from their 15 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aston Villa62311389
Hull City6231999

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Aston Villa fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Villans. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Aston Villa Unbeaten in the last 8 home games.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Hull City Not won in previous 13 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.