FootyMAD's Southampton match preview

Last updated : 13 October 2006 By Footymad Previewer
Footymad preview
History of the Leicester City v Southampton fixture

Leicester City prepare to entertain Southampton at Walkers Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 37 games played, Foxes have recorded 18 wins, and Southampton have come away with 8 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Walkers Stadium was less than a year ago, in January 2006, with Southampton inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Foxes in a F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sun 30 AprSouthampton2 - 0Leicester CityCHMP
2005/2006Sat 28 JanLeicester City0-1SouthamptonFAC
2005/2006Sat 05 NovLeicester City0 - 0SouthamptonCHMP
2003/2004Wed 07 JanSouthampton0 - 0Leicester CityPREM
2003/2004Sat 16 AugLeicester City2 - 2SouthamptonPREM
2001/2002Sat 16 MarSouthampton2 - 2Leicester CityPREM
2001/2002Sat 08 DecLeicester City0 - 4SouthamptonPREM

Recent respective form guides

Leicester City have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. These games have seen the Foxes score just 6 goals, though they have conceded 3.

The Saints have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 14 goals for the Saints, and 5 goals against.

Leicester City are currently lying in 19th place in Coca-Cola Championship having mustered a points tally of 10 from their 10 matches played. Southampton's total of 16 points from their 10 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leicester City6132566
Southampton640212612

FootyMad's prediction ...

Leicester City are not in a rich vein of form at the moment, and your Madmen see things getting no better with Southampton running out comfortable winners. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Leicester City Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Southampton 3 successive away victories.
5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.