FootyMAD's Burnley match preview

Last updated : 17 September 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Leicester City v Burnley fixture

Leicester City prepare to entertain Burnley at Walkers Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 43 games played, Foxes have recorded 19 wins, and Burnley have come away with 11 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Walkers Stadium was two seasons ago, in October 2002, with Burnley inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Foxes in a League Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Tue 18 MarBurnley1 - 2Leicester CityCHMP
2002/2003Sat 19 OctLeicester City0-1BurnleyCHMP
1995/1996Tue 03 OctBurnley0 - 2Leicester CityLC
1995/1996Wed 20 SepLeicester City2 - 0BurnleyLC
1982/1983Sat 14 MayLeicester City0 - 0BurnleyCHMP
1982/1983Sat 11 DecBurnley2 - 4Leicester CityCHMP
1979/1980Sat 22 MarBurnley1 - 2Leicester CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Leicester City are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 6.

Burnley have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Leicester City's 11 points from 8 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position. Burnley see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 10 points from their 8 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leicester City6213677
Burnley6222868

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Leicester City only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Leicester City 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Burnley Not won in previous 2 away matches.