FootyMAD's Everton match preview

Last updated : 19 December 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Everton v Leicester City fixture

Leicester City face a trip to Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 47 games played, Foxes have recorded 9 wins, and Everton have come away with 23 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in April 2002, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2001/2002Sat 13 AprEverton2 - 2Leicester CityPREM
2001/2002Sat 24 NovLeicester City0 - 0EvertonPREM
2000/2001Sat 10 FebEverton2 - 1Leicester CityPREM
2000/2001Sun 24 SepLeicester City1 - 1EvertonPREM
1999/2000Sat 08 AprLeicester City1 - 1EvertonPREM
1999/2000Mon 03 JanEverton2 - 2Leicester CityPREM
1998/1999Sat 09 JanEverton0 - 0Leicester CityPREM

Recent respective form guides

Everton have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These games have seen the Blues score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 1.

Leicester City have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Everton find themselves struggling down in 15th position in the league having picked up 17 points from their 16 matches. Leicester City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 16 points from 16 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Everton6123355
Leicester City63219311

FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Leicester City on their travels as of late, but I can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Everton. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Everton Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Leicester City 9 games since last away draw.
6 games since last defeat.